2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE run flat

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
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3.
2.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed259
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL KIT JACK
The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
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On HX and EX models in the U.S., Simodel in Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed263
WING BOLT SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack in the trunk with the
end bracket on the lef t side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
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21.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed264
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def og and Def rost . 115
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 78
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Def rosting the Windows . 115
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Dimensions . 288
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Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 214
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Engine Oil . 160
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Directional Signals . 75
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 183
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Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 84
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Power Door Locks . 84
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 172
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Drive Belts . 231
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Capacities Chart . 288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo Hooks . 168
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Carrying Cargo . 165
Cassette Player
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Care . 148
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Operation . 124, 145
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 127, 141
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CD Player . 127, 139
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Ceiling Light . 105
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Certif ication Label . 286
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Chains . 238
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Changing a Flat Tire . 259
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Changing Engine Coolant . 209
Changing Oil
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How to . 205
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When to . 192
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Charging System Indicator . 64, 273
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 170
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Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 219
Cleaning
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Exterior . 250
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Interior . 252
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Seat Belts . 253
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Vinyl . 253
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Windows . 254
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Clock, Setting the . 123, 135
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Clutch Fluid . 217
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CO in the Exhaust . 294
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Coat Hook . 105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 171
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Compact Spare . 258
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 207
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Checking . 161
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Proper Solution . 207
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Replacing . 209
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Temperature Gauge . 71
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Corrosion Protection . 255
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 294
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Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
Index
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Driving . 169
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Economy . 162
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In Bad Weather . 187
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In Foreign Countries . 293
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Fabric, Cleaning . 253
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 157
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 219
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Dust and Pollen . 229
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Oil . 205 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 216
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Shif ting the . 172
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 78
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 259
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 214
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Brake . 217
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Clutch . 217
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Manual Transmission . 216
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Power Steering . 218
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Windshield Washer . 213
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 137
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Folding Rear Seat . 94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
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Four-way Flashers . 78
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Fuel . 156
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Economy . 162
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Fill Door and Cap . 157
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 156
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Oxygenated . 292
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Reserve Indicator . 66
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Tank, Filling the . 157
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Economy, Fuel . 162
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Emergencies on the Road . 283
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Battery, Jump Starting . 267
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Changing a Flat Tire . 259
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Charging System Indicator . 273
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Checking the Fuses . 279
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 274
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 277
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Overheated Engine . 269
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Emergency Brake . 100
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Emergency Flashers . 78
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Emergency Towing . 283
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls . 294Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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Drive Belts . 231 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 66, 274
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 272
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
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Overheating . 269
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Specif ications . 288
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Starting . 171
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Engine Speed Limiter . 173, 177
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 292
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 250
Index
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Underside, Cleaning . 255
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 257
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Unleaded Gasoline . 156
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Upholstery Cleaning . 252
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 104
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 166
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Vehicle Dimensions . 288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
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Vehicle Storage . 248
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Ventilation . 112
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VIN . 286
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Vinyl Cleaning . 253
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Viscosity, Oil . 204
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 301
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 213
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Indicator . 66
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Operation . 77
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Washing . 250
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Waxing and Polishing . 251
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 79
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Alignment and Balance . 234
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 149
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
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Time, Setting the . 123, 135
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Timing Belt . 231
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Tire Chains . 238
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 259
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Tires . 232
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Air Pressure . 232
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Checking Wear . 234
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Compact Spare . 258
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Inf lation . 232
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Inspection . 234
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Maintenance . 234
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Replacing . 236
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Rotating . 235
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Snow . 237
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Specif ications . 289
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Traction Devices . 238
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Technical Inf ormation . 285
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Tools, Tire Changing . 259
Towing
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A Trailer . 188
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Emergency Wrecker . 283
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Traction Devices . 238 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 214
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 216
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Fluid Selection . 214, 216
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Identif ication Number . 286
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Shif ting the Automatic . 175
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Shif ting the Manual . 172
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Treadwear . 290
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Trip Meter . 70
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 66
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Turn Signals . 75
Index
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