2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK tires

The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded f or treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T readwear T raction
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
T echnical Inf ormation
252

The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship.
genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. covers
your new car, except for the battery,
emissions control systems, and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your car’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty
New Car Limited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions263

CONT INUED
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
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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
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Seat Belt System Components . 43
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 46
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How the Passenger Airbag
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Cutoff Indicator Works . 49 How Your Front Airbags
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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
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Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 213
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Audio System . 104
Index
A B
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 128
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Odometer . 63
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Odometer, Trip . 63
Oil
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Change, How to . 169
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Change, When to . 158
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Checking Engine . 132
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 256
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Opening the Hatch . 80
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Opening the Hood . 130
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 255
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Outside Mirrors . 88
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Overheating, Engine . 232
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Oxygenated Fuels . 254
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Paint Touch-up . 216
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Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Parking . 146 .................................
Parking Brake . 89
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 238
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Parking Lights . 66
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 258
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PGM-FI System . 257
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Polishing and Waxing . 215
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Power Windows . 85
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 20
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Protecting Inf ants . 29
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39
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Radiator Overheating . 232
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 104
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Rear End Towing . 245
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 206 ............................
Rear Seat Access . 82
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Rear Seat, Folding . 83
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Rear View Mirror . 88
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Rear Window Washer . 69
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Rear Window Wiper . 69
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 81
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 145
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Reminder Lights . 57
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 179
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Engine Coolant . 173
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Engine Oil and Filter . 169
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Fuses . 241
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Light Bulbs . 202
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Schedule . 156
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Spark Plugs . 181
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Tires . 197
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Wiper Blades . 186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 45
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 133, 171
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Restraint, Child . 20
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Rotation, Tire . 196
Index
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CONT INUED
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 43
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 264
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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 . 10
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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
Seat Belts, Additional
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Inf ormation . 43
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 45
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Seat Belt System Components . 43
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Seat Belts . 8, 43
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Cleaning . 218
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Maintenance . 45
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System Components . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the . 81
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Serial Number . 248 ...........................
Service Intervals . 158
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Service Manual . 265
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Service Station Procedures . 129
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Setting the Clock . 109
Shif ting
The 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 144
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in . 204
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Signaling Turns . 68
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Snow Tires . 199
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 214
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Sound System . 104
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 222
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Specif ications . 251
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 181
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Specif ications Charts . 250
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Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 46
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
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Airbag Components . 46
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Airbag Service . 50
How the Passenger Airbag
Cutoff Indicator Light
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Works . 49 How the SRS Indicator
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Works . 48
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 46
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 48
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SRS Indicator . 48, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Starting the Engine . 143
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 143
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With a Dead Battery . 230
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 232
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
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Stereo Sound System . 104
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Storing Your Car . 212
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,46
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Servicing . 50
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SRS Indicator . 48, 58
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System Components . 46
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Synthetic Oil . 168
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 138
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Vehicle Dimensions . 250
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 248
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Vehicle Storage . 212
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Ventilation . 99
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VIN . 248
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Vinyl Cleaning . 217
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Viscosity, Oil . 168
Warning Beepers
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Headlights on . 66
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Key in Ignition . 73
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 263
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 176
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Indicator . 60
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Tachometer . 64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 206
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 221
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Tape Player . 119
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 255
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Emissions Control Systems . 256
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Oxygenated Fuels . 254
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 258
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
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Time, Setting the . 109
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Tire Chains . 199
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 223
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Tires . 193
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Air Pressure . 193
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Checking Wear . 195
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Compact Spare . 222
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Inf lation . 193 ..................................
Inspection . 195
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Replacing . 197
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Rotating . 196
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Snow . 199
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Specif ications . 251
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Tire Chains . 199
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Tools, Tire Changing . 223
Towing
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A Trailer . 152
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Emergency Wrecker . 245
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 177
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Fluid Selection . 177
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Identif ication Number . 248
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Shif ting the Manual . 144
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Treadwear . 252
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Trip Meter . 63
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Turn Signals . 68
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Underside, Cleaning . 219
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 221
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 252 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 128
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Upholstery Cleaning . 216
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
Index
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Operation . 69
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Washing . 214
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Waxing and Polishing . 215
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 71
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Alignment and Balance . 195
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Compact Spare . 222
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Wrench . 224
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 218
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Rear, Def ogger . 70
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 69
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Def roster . 101
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 186
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 195
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 245
U.S. and Canada only
Index
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