2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN check engine light

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1.
2.
3. 4.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
347
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

If the indicator remains on past three
driving trips, or the f uel cap was not
loose or missing, have the car
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. Drive moderately until the
dealer has inspected the problem.
Avoid full-throttle acceleration and
driving at high speed.
Youshouldalsohavethedealer
inspect your car if this indicator
comes on repeatedly, even though it
may turn of f as you continue driving.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, it indicates one of
the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your car’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
your car to put out excessive
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage. If you have recently ref ueled your
car, the cause of this indicator
coming on could be a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap. Check the cap
and tighten it until it clicks several
times. Replace the f uel f ill cap if it is
missing. Tightening the cap will not
make the indicator turn of f
immediately; it takes at least three
driving trips.
Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed349
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your car’s emissions controls
and engine. Those repairs may not be
covered by your car’s warranties.

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
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holders .104
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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
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Fluid .284
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Parking .102 .........................
System Indicator .58
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Wear Indicators .229
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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
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Brake Lights .317
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Ceiling Light .320
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Door Courtesy Light . 321
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Front Parking Lights . 315
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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
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Spotlights .321
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Trunk Light .322
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Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Vanity Mirror Lights . 321
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Bulbs, Halogen .312
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Accessories and Modif ications . 212
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Accessories .212
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Additional Safety Precautions . 213
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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
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Air Conditioning .112
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Maintenance .299
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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
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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
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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
I

Î
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Interior .328
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Leather .329
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Seat Belts .329
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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
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Dimming the Headlights . 68
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 280,281
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Engine Oil .208
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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
C D
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CONT INUED
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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
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58,349
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Manual Transmission . 221
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 283
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 369
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
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Moonroof .100
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Closing Manually .352
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Operation .100
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Neutral Gear Position . 224
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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Normal Shif t Speeds .222
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 362 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
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Odometer .63
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .63
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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
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
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Oxygenated Fuel .369
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Label, Certif ication .362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .42
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Leather, Cleaning .329
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .312
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Indicator .57
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Parking .58
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Turn Signal .60
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .205
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Glove Box .86
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Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .210
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 221
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,347
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 364
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Luggage .214
Index
LM
NO
V

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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position .224
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Parking .228
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Parking Brake .102
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Parking Lights .58
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 373
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PGM-FI System .372
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Pollen Filter .300
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .134, 150,169
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 318
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Rear Seat Armrest .93
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Rear Seat, Folding .92
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Rear View Mirror .101
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87,90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 222
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Transmitter .80
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 286
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Coolant .275
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Engine Oil and Filter . 270
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Fuses .354
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Light Bulbs .312
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Schedule .250
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Spark Plugs .289, 292
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Tires .306
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Wiper Blades .297
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .44 .................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 210
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 224
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Rotation, Tire .306
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 380
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .43
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Cleaning .329
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .42
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Maintenance .44
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .42, 58
Index
R
S
P
VI