2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK tire pressure

Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions and
speeds.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:These pressures are also given on
thetireinformationlabelonthe
driver’s doorjamb.
Tubeless tires have some ability to
self -seal if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is of ten
very slow, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Honda strongly recommends that
you not drive f aster than posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you decide it is safe to drive at high
speeds, be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not adjust the tire pressure, exces-
sive heat can build up and cause
sudden tire f ailure.
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Tire Size
Cold Tire Pressure
for Speeds over 100
mph (160 km/h)
Front:
Rear: Front:
Rear:
Recommended T ire Pressures f or
Normal Driving T ire Pressure A djust ment f or High
Speed Driving
Tires
Maint enance
194 195/60R15 88V
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3
kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
) 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5
kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
195/60R15 88V
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)

It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously af f ect your car’s handling.
The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the perform-
ance capabilities of the car while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comf ort, and long lif e.
Youshouldreplacethemwithradial
tires of the same size, load range,
speed rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your car can reduce
its braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.
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Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
197
Installing improper tires on your
car can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 222
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Changing a Flat Tire . 223
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 228
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly . 228
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 229
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Jump Starting . 230
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If Your Engine Overheats . 232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
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Charging System Indicator . 235
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 236
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Readiness Codes . 237
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Brake System Indicator . 238
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Closing the Moonroof . 239
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Fuses . 240
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Checking and Replacing . 241
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Emergency Towing . 245
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 221

Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread lif e than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
shouldbethesamesizeanddesign
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your car as soon as you can.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to f it
your car. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
222 INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation 251
Air Conditioning
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Fuses
Battery HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21 W 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°45°
1°33’
195/60R15 88V
T125/70D15 95M
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
2CP
12 V
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V 5W5W5W
3CP5W
2CP 8W
12 V
12 V
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal
Front parking light
Side turn signal light
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Front ceiling light/Spotlights
Center ceiling light
Cargo area light
Interior
Under-hood
Capacity
45 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V 5 W
See page 244 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 243 or the fuse box
cover. FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
Spare

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 235
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Jump Starting . 230
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Maintenance . 184
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Specif ications . 251
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Bef ore Driving . 127
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Belts,Seat .8,43
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Beverage Holders . 90
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Body Repairs . 220
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 128
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Fluid . 177
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Light, Burned-out . 207
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Parking . 89
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System Indicator . 59, 238
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Wear Indicators . 147
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Braking System . 147
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Break-in, New Car . 128
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights . 66
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 135
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Accessories . 135
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 136
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Modif ications . 136
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 73
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Accessory Power Socket . 92
Adding
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Brake Fluid . 178
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Clutch Fluid . 178
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Engine Coolant . 171
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Engine Oil . 167
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 177
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Windshield Washer Fluid . 176
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 43
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 45
..
Seat Belt System Components . 43
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 46
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How the Passenger Airbag
..........
Cutoff Indicator Works . 49 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 46
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Airbag Components . 46
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Additives, Engine Oil . 168
Adjustments
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Head Restraints . 82
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Mirrors . 88
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Seats . 81
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Steering Wheel . 71
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 46
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Air Cleaner Element . 179
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Air Conditioning System . 96
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Maintenance . 189
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Usage . 96
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 98
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Air Pressure, Tires . 193
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High Speed Driving . 194
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Normal Driving . 194
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 254
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Antif reeze . 171
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 213
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Audio System . 104
Index
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CONT INUED
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Dead Battery, What to Do . 230
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 264
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Def og and Def rost . 101
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 101
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Dimensions . 250
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil . 132
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Directional Signals . 68
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Disabled, Towing Your Car If . 245
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 147
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Disposal of Used Oil . 170
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 75
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 144
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Drive Belts . 192
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 141
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Economy . 134
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In Bad Weather . 151
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In Foreign Countries . 255
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Economy, Fuel . 134
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Emergencies on the Road . 221
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Battery, Jump Starting . 230
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Brake System Indicator . 238
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Changing a Flat Tire . 223
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Charging System Indicator . 235
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Checking the Fuses . 241
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 236
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Overheated Engine . 232
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Emergency Brake . 89
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Emergency Flashers . 70
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Emergency Towing . 245
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Emissions Controls . 256Engine
............................................
Belts . 192
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 59, 236 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 167
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Overheating . 232
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Specif ications . 250
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Engine Speed Limiter . 145
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 254
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 256
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
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Exterior,Cleaningthe .214
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Fabric, Cleaning . 217
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Fan, Interior . 96
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 95
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 129
Filter
................................
Air Cleaner . 179
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Oil . 169
Index
E
F
D
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Keys . 72 ........................
Jacking up the Car . 224
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Jack, Tire . 223
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Jump Starting . 230 ..................................
Maintenance . 153
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Record . 163, 164
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Saf ety . 154
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Schedule . 158-162
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59, 236
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Manual Transmission . 144
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 177
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Meters, Gauges . 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 254
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 88
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New Vehicle Break-in . 128
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 145
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
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Timing Control System . 257
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 193
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High Speed Driving . 194
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Normal Driving . 194
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Inside Mirror . 88
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Inspection, Tire . 195
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning . 216
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Interior Lights . 93
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Introduction . i .......................
Label, Certif ication . 248
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Lane Change, Signaling . 68
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
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Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 52
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 202
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 89
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Turn Signal . 68
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Load Limit . 138
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door . 129
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Hatch . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 133
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 145
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
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Luggage . 137
Index
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