2003 HONDA ODYSSEY tires

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or,
if youbelongtoone,anorganization
that provides roadside assistance.
Never tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle with just a rope or
chain. It is very dangerous.
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 vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension 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 vehicle must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
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. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
This is the best way to trans-
port your Honda.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed380
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be trans-
ported with the f ront wheels of f the
ground.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 384
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Specif ications .386
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................
(U.S Vehicles) .388
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .388
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Treadwear .388
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Traction .388
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Temperature .389 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels .390
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 391
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Emissions Controls .392
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The Clean Air Act .392
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .392
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .392
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .392
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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 393
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PGM-FI System .393
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .393
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 393
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .393
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Replacement Parts . 393
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 394
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State Emissions Testing . 395
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation383

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation387
Lights
Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
Tires
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°
0°30’
2°07’
225/60R16 98T
T135/80D16 101M
36 psi (250 kPa , 2.5 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
24/2.2 CP
12 V 1.8 W 12 V 8 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP 2CP
21 CP (18 W)
4CP
10 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
65 AH/20 HR 52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/side
marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
See page 379or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page 379or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 316 .
See pages 377and 378or the fuse
box cover.
High/Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side (Amber)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
6-cylinder, gasoline engine

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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.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according
to Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
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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.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
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.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.Seat Belt L imit ed Warrant y
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit ed Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions399

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .72, 370
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Jump Starting .364
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Maintenance .317
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Specif ications .387
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Belts,Seat .8,50 .........................
Beverage Holders .132
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Body Repairs .350
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 267
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Break-in, New Linings . 244
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Bulb Replacement .334
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Fluid .309
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Parking .129
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System Indicator . 72,373
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Wear Indicators .266
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Braking System .266
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 83
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Brights, Headlights .82
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .335
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Brake Lights .334
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Cargo Area Light .338
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Front Parking Lights . 333
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Front Side Marker Lights . 333
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Headlights .332
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High-mount Brake Light . 336
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Individual Map Lights . 338
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License Plate Light . 337
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Accessories and Modif ications . 251
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Accessories .251
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Additional Safety Precautions . 252
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Modif ications .252
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .92
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Accessory Power Sockets . 138
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Additives, Engine Oil . 299
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Advanced Airbag System . 10,54
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .311
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Air Conditioning System . 144,152
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Maintenance .321
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Rear A/C Control .166
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Usage .147, 154,160
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 146,152
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Air Pressure, Tires .323
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Alcohol in Gasoline .390
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 345
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Antif reeze .301
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .74, 268
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Operation .267
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 200 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 91
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Appearance Care .343
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Armrests .115
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Audio Controls, Remote . 199
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Audio System . 169,181,201
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 83
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Automatic Speed Control . 235
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 307
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Shif ting .261
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
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Shif t Lock Release . 263
Index
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B
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Remote Audio Controls . 199
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Remote Control .223
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Remote Transmitter .94
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .119
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 311
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Engine Coolant .303
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Engine Oil and Filter . 299
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Fuses .375
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Light Bulbs .332
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Schedule .286
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Spark Plugs .313
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Timing Belt .323
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Tires .327
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Wiper Blades .319
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 249,301
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Reverse Gear Position . 262
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Rotation, Tire .326
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
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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 . 67
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 50
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Additional Information . 50
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .52
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Cleaning .347
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .50
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Maintenance .53
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .50, 73
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Replacement .53
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System Components . 50
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Use During Pregnancy . 22
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seat Heaters .123
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Seats .109
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Adjustments .110
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 114 .............
Folding the Third Seat . 120
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Head Restraints .115
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Manual Height Adjustment . 112
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Passenger Seating .109
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Reclining the Second Seat . 111
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Reclining the Third Seat . 111
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Removing the Second Seats . 119
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Third Seat Access .116
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Security System .234
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .57
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 56
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Serial Number .384
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Service Intervals .288
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Service Manual .401
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Service Station Procedures . 245
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
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Shif t Lock Release .263
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Side Airbags .10, 59
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Cutoff Indicator .60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .333
Index
S
VII