2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID brake

The reading on your car’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
Itmaygohigherif youaredrivingup
a long steep hill on a very hot day. If
it climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason.Your car can overheat f or several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or a
mechanical problem. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
In either case, you should take
immediate action. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f the heating and cooling
system and all other accessories.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.
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2.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If Your Engine Overheats
268
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.

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gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
this indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your Honda dealer
immediately.
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On models equipped with ABS
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed275
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

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The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing: Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Automatic transmission (CVT)
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda. This is the best way to transport
your Honda. T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed282
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
car must be transported with the f ront
wheels of f the ground.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation289
Fuses
Alignment
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21/5 W
12 V 8 W 12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W 12 V 21/5 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
2°20’1°
0°12’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P185/70R14 87S
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
12 V
12 V 8W
5W
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Capacity
12 V 35 AH/20 HR See page
281or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 280or the fuse box
cover.
T115/70D14 88M
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
T125/70D15 95M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1 : Without ABS
2 : With ABS
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2

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (CVT) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
T echnical Inf ormation
St at e Emissions T est ing
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Accessories and Modif ications . 152
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Accessories .152
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Additional Safety Precautions . 153
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Modif ications .153
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .87
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 196
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .211
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Air Conditioning System . 108
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Maintenance .221
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Usage .110
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Air Outlets (Vents) .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .225
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High Speed Driving . 226
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Normal Driving .226
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Alcohol in Gasoline .292
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Antif reeze .199
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 177
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Operation .175
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 137Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .86
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Appearance Care .245
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Audio System .118
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Auto Idle Stop .163, 171
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Indicator .164, 172
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 46
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Automatic Speed Control . 139
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity, Fluid .288
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Checking Fluid Level . 206
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Shif ting .167
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 170
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 272
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Jump Starting .265
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Level Gauge .72
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Maintenance .216
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Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .143 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
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Beverage Holder .102
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Body Repairs .253
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 175
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Break-in, New Linings . 144
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Bulb Replacement .237
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Fluid .209
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Parking .100
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System Indicator . 62,275
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Wear Indicators .174
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Braking System .174
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Break-in, New Car .144
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .75
Index
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B
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .238
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Brake Lights .237
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Ceiling Light .241
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Front Parking Lights . 235
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Front Side Marker Lights . 235
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Headlights .234
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High-mount Brake Light . 238
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License Plate Lights . 239
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 237
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Specif ications .289
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Spotlights .242
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Trunk Light .240
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Turn Signal Lights . 235
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Bulbs, Halogen .234
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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo .154
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .136
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Operation .133
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .129 .......................................
CD Player .127
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .286
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Chains .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .257
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Changing Engine Coolant . 201
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .197
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When to .186
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Charge/Assist Gauge .73
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Charging System Indicator . 62,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 160
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Child Saf ety .22
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 92
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Cleaner Element, Air . 211
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .248
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Exterior .246
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Interior .249
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Seat Belts .250
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Vinyl .250
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Windows .251 .........................
Clock, Setting the .123
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Clutch Fluid .210
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CO in the Exhaust .294
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 161
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Compact Spare .256
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
Continuously Variable ................
Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .199
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Checking .149
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Proper Solution .199
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Replacing .201
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Temperature Gauge . 72
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Corrosion Protection .252
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .294
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Cruise Control Operation . 139
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Current Fuel Mileage .70
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
Index
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def og and Def rost .116
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 116
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Dimensions .288
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Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .206
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Engine Oil .148
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Directional Signals .78
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 174
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Disposal of Used Oil .198
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 87
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .162
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Drive Belt .224
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .159
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Economy .150
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In Bad Weather .178
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In Foreign Countries . 293..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Fabric, Cleaning .250
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Fan, Interior .113
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 145
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .211
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Dust and Pollen .222
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Oil .197
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Economy, Fuel .150
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 265
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 272
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Checking the Fuses . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 271
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
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Overheated Engine . 268
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Emergency Brake .100
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Emergency Flashers .80
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Emergency Towing .282
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Emissions Controls .294
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Emissions Testing, State . 297
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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Drive Belt .224
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Engine Speed Limiter . 165,169
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 273 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,271
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 195
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Overheating .268
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Specif ications .288
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Starting .161
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Ethanol in Gasoline .292
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 246
Index
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