2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID spark plugs replace

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .182
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Important Safety Precautions . 183
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Maintenance Schedule . 184
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Required Maintenance Record . 191
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Fluid Locations .194
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Engine Oil .195
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Adding Oil .195
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Recommended Oil .195
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Synthetic Oil .196
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Additives .196
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 197
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Cooling System .199
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Adding Engine Coolant . 199
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 201
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Windshield Washers .205
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Transmission Fluid .206
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 206
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .208
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 209
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Brake System .209
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Clutch System .210
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Air Cleaner Element .211
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Hood Latch .212 ....................................
Spark Plugs .213
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Replacement .213
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Specif ications .215
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Battery .216
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Wiper Blades .219
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Air Conditioning System . 221
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Drive Belt .224
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Tires .225
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Inf lation .225
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 226
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 226
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Inspection .227
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Maintenance .227
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Tire Rotation .228
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 229
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Wheels and Tires .230
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Winter Driving .230
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Snow Tires .230
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Tire Chains .231
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Lights .232
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Headlight Aiming .234
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Replacing Bulbs .234
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Storing Your Car .243
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Maintenance
Maint enance181

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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months 10
16
50
8070
112 110
176
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.
Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
20
32
30
4840
64 60
9680
128 90
144 100
160 120
192
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Replace every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . 24
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
A, B, C, D, E
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B
C
D
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Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in
as required for each distance/time.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 228).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks. Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent of
mileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Do items in A, C.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in E.
Do items in A.
Do item in D.
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Do items in A, C. Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Do items in A, B. Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do item in E.
Do items in A. Inspect idle speed.
Do item in D. Replace transmission fluid (M/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Replace engine coolant, then replace every
60,000mi/96,000km/5yrs.
10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mi/48,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs
3yrs
50,000 mi/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
70,000 mi/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs 184
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 monthsCheck oil and coolant at each fuel stop
10
16
50
8070
112 110
176
20
32 30
4840
64 60
9680
128 90
144 100
160 120
192
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions, otherwise use normal schedule
Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . 24
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information
under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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185Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in F. Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, B. Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A.
Do item in E. Replace transmission fluid (M/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Do item in F.
Replace engine coolant, then replace every
60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs.
95,000 mi/152,000 km
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
115,000 mi/184,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
9yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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The spark plugs in your car are a
special iridium-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the
distance recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.Loosen the two holding bolts with
a wrench and remove the
resonator chamber.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.
To replace the ignition coils,
remove the engine cover by
pulling it straight up.
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2.
3.
Maint enance
Spark Plugs
Replacement
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ENGINE
COVERBOLTS
RESONATOR
CHAMBER

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Paint Touch-up .248
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Panel Brightness Control . 77
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Park Gear Position .167 ...........................................
Parking .173
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Parking Brake .100
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .62, 275
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Parking Lights .75
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 296
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PGM-FI System .295
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Polishing and Waxing . 247
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .22
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Protecting Inf ants .31
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .43
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Radiator Overheating . 268
Radio/CD/Cassette ............................
Sound System .118 ...................
Readiness Codes . 274,297
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .237, 238
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Rear View Mirror .99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Transmitter .89
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 211
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Engine Coolant .201
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Engine Oil and Filter . 197
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Fuses .277
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Light Bulbs .234
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Schedule .184
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Spark Plugs .213
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Tires .229
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Wiper Blades .219
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .149, 199
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Restraint, Child .22
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Reverse Gear Position . 168
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Roof Antenna .247
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 144
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Odometer .69
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Odometer, Trip .69
Oil ........................
Change, How to .197
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Change, When to .186
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Checking Engine .148
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Pressure Indicator . 62,271
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .196
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .294
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 293
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Outside Mirrors .99
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Overheating, Engine .268
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Oxygenated Fuels .292
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Rotation, Tire .228
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Saf ety Belts .8, 45
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 302
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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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 & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 45
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Additional Information . 45
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .46
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Cleaning .250
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,45
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Maintenance .47
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 45
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the .94 ...............................
Serial Number .286
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Service Intervals .184
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Service Manual .303
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Service Station Procedures . 145
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Setting the Clock .123
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lock Release .170
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Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators . 165
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Side Airbags .10, 50
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Cutof f Indicator .52, 61
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .235, 237
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Signaling Turns .78
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Snow Tires .230
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 246
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Sound System .118
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .256
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Specif ications .289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 213
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Specif ications Charts . 288
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Speed Control .139
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Speedometer .69
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Spotlights .104
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53.............................
Airbag Service .53
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .51
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components .48
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SRS Indicator .51 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 87
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State Emissions Testing . 297
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Starting the Engine .161
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .161
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With a Dead Battery . 265
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 268
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .82
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 86
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Stereo Sound System . 118
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Storing Your Car .243
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