2003 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

If you believe that your car has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of cars, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Saf ety Hotline toll-f ree
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other inf ormation about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Cars)
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2003 Honda Accord Service Manual
2003 Honda Accord V6
Service Manual Supplement 2003 Honda Accord
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2003 Honda Accord Body Repair Manual
2003 Honda Accord 4 DoorOwner’s Manual
2003 Honda Accord Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2003 Honda Accord 4 Door Quick Start Guide
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This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
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CONT INUED
Battery......
Charging System Light . 58, 348
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Jump Starting . 342
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Maintenance . 294
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Specif ications . 365
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Bef ore Driving . 203
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holders . 104
...................................
Body Repair . 332
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 230
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement . 317
...........................................
Fluid . 284
.......................................
Parking . 102 .........................
System Indicator . 58
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Wear Indicators . 229
.............................
Braking System . 229
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Break-in, New Car . 204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
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Brights, Headlights . 68
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 318
..............................
Brake Lights . 317
..............................
Ceiling Light . 320
................
Door Courtesy Light . 321
................
Front Parking Lights . 315
.................................
Headlights . 312
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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License Plate Light . 319
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Specif ications . 365
...................................
Spotlights . 321
...............................
Trunk Light . 322
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 315
................
Vanity Mirror Lights . 321
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 212
................................
Accessories . 212
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 213
............................
Modif ications . 213
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Socket . 107
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Additives, Engine Oil . 270
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 286
............................
Air Conditioning . 112
..............................
Maintenance . 299
.........................................
Usage . 112
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Air Pressure, Tires . 304
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 369
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Antif reeze . 273
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 230
...............................
Indicator . 57, 231
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Operation . 230
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Appearance Care . 325
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Armrest . 103
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Audio System . 134, 150, 169 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 195
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Automatic Transmission . 222
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Capacity, Fluid . 364
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Checking Fluid Level . 280, 281
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Shif ting . 223
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
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Shif t Lever Positions . 223
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
Index
A
B
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Capacities Chart . 364
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 214
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 142, 157, 177
.......................................
CD Player . 140
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CD Pocket, Center . 105
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Certif ication Label . 362
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Chains . 308
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Changing a Flat Tire . 335
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Changing Engine Coolant . 275
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 270
......................................
When to . 250
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 348
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 218
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
.......................................
Child Seats . 26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner, Air . 286
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 327
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Carpeting . 328
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Exterior . 326 .........................................
Fabric . 329
.......................................
Interior . 328
.......................................
Leather . 329
...................................
Seat Belts . 329
...........................................
Vinyl . 329
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Window . 330
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Climate Control System . 119
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Clock, Setting the . 139, 156, 174
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Clutch Fluid . 285
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CO in the Exhaust . 372
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Coin Pocket . 105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 220
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Compact Spare . 334
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 378
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 272
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Checking . 210
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Proper Solution . 267
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Corrosion Protection . 331
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 371
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Cruise Control Operation . 195
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 378 ................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Dimensions . 364
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 68
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 280, 281
..................................
Engine Oil . 208
..........................
Directional Signals . 70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 229
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Disposal of Used Oil . 272
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 221
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Drive Belts . 302
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 217
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Economy . 211
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In Bad Weather . 235
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In Foreign Countries . 370
Index
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel . 211
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Emergencies on the Road . 333
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Battery, Jump Starting . 342
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Brake System Indicator . 351
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 348
..................
Checking the Fuses . 354
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 347
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 349
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 352
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Overheated Engine . 345
.........................
Emergency Brake . 102
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Emergency Flashers . 72
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Emergency Towing . 358
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Emissions Controls . 371 Engine
............................................
Belts . 302
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 58, 349
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 347
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 268 ...............................
Overheating . 345
............................
Specif ications . 365
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Speed Limiter . 222, 226
.......................................
Starting . 219
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 222, 226
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 369
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 371
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 326
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 329
...................................
Fan, Interior . 112
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 111
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 204
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 300
...............................................
Oil . 270
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 283
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 221 .............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 335
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 280, 281
..........................................
Brake . 284
.........................................
Clutch . 285
..............
Manual Transmission . 283
..........................
Power Steering . 285
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Windshield Washer . 279
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 92
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 370
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Four-way Flashers . 72
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Fuel . 204
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Fill Door and Cap . 205
...........................................
Gauge . 65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Oxygenated . 369
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Tank, Filling the . 204
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Fuses, Checking the . 354
Index
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Keys . 74
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 211
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Gasohol . 369
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Gasoline . 204
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Gauge . 65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Tank, Filling the . 204
................
Gas Station Procedures . 204
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel . 65
...............................
Speedometer . 63
.................................
Tachometer . 63
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 222
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 221
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Glass Cleaning . 330
........................................
Glove Box . 86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 312
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72 ........................................
Headlights . 68
........................................
Aiming . 312
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 69
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Low Beams, Turning on . 68
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Reminder Chime . 68
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 312
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Turning on . 68
..............................
Head Restraints . 91
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Heating and Cooling . 112
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Heated Mirror . 102
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High Altitude, Starting at . 220
HomeLink Wireless Control
........................................
System . 198
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Hood, Opening the . 206
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Hydraulic Clutch . 285
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Hydroplaning . 236 ........................ Jacking up the Car . 337
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 336
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Jump Starting . 342
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
...........................................
Switch . 77
............
Timing Control System . 372
........................
Immobilizer System . 76 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 30
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 303
.................................
Inside Mirror . 101
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 305
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Interior Cleaning . 328
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Interior Lights . 108
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Introduction . i
Index
G H I J K
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Maintenance . 245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
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Record . 260
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Required Indicator . 65
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Saf ety . 246
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Schedule . 250-259
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 349
...................
Manual Transmission . 221
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 283
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 369
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
.......................................
Moonroof . 100
......................
Closing Manually . 352
...................................
Operation . 100
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 224
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 222
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 362 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
.........................................
Odometer . 63
Odometer/Outside Temperature
......................................
Indicator . 63
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 270
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Change, When to . 250
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Checking Engine . 208
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 347
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 269
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 370
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Outside Mirrors . 101
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Outside Temperature . 64
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Overheating, Engine . 345
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel . 369
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
.........................
Leather, Cleaning . 329
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 312
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 58
..................................
Turn Signal . 60
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 205
....................................
Glove Box . 86
...........................................
Trunk . 84
........................
Low Coolant Level . 210
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 221
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 347
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 364
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Luggage . 214
Index
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