2003 HONDA PILOT heating

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Check the condition of the two drive
belts (power steering belt and
alternator belt). Examine the edges
of each belt f or cracks or f raying. If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts. Power steering belt: Thebeltshouldhavethefollowing
‘‘play’’ or def lection.
Check the tension of the power
steering belt by pushing on it with
your thumb midway between the
pulleys.
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
climate control system becomes less
than usual. Have the dust and pollen
f ilter replaced by your Honda dealer.
Drive Belts
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
Dust and Pollen Filter, Drive Belts
307
POWER STEERING BELT
ALTERNATOR BELT
0.51 0.65 in (13.0 16.5 mm)

If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading
(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, for
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving. 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/
climate control system and all
otheraccessories.Turnonthe
hazard warning indicators.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until all are
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
The pointer of your vehicle’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 vehicle can overheat for 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.
1.
2. 3.
CONT INUED
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats
345
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
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.

CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Drive Belts .307
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .229
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Economy .222
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In Bad Weather .245
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In Foreign Countries . 367
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 307
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DVD Player .190
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Economy, Fuel .222
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Emergencies on the Road . 333
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Battery, Jump Starting . 343
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Brake System Indicator . 351
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Changing a Flat Tire . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 348
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Checking the Fuses . 353
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 347
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 349
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Overheated Engine . 345
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .358
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Emissions Controls .368 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts .307
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 349
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,347
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
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Overheating .345
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Specif ications .363
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Speed Limiter .236
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Starting .232
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Ethanol in Gasoline .366
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 368
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .369
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 326
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Fabric, Cleaning .329
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Fan, Interior .118, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .117 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 217
Filters ...............................................
Air .297
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Air Conditioning .306
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Oil .285
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 335
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
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Brake .295
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Power Steering .296
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Windshield Washer . 292
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .176
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 367
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Fuel .216
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Fill Door and Cap .217
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement . 216
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Oxygenated .366
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .217
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Fuses, Checking the .353
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 222
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Gasohol .366
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Gasoline .216
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 65
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement . 216
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Tank, Filling the .217
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Gas Station Procedures . 217
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .67
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Tachometer .67
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .248
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .248
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 234
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Glass Cleaning .330
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Glove Box .88
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .248 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 317
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Headlights .72
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Aiming .317
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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High Beams, Turning on . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 72
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 317
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirror .104
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Heating and Cooling .118
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High Altitude, Starting at . 232
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High-Low Beam Switch . 72
HomeLink Universal ...............................
Transmitter .210
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Hood Latch .298
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Hood, Opening the .218
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Horn .71
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Hydroplaning .246 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 360
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 369
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Individual Map Lights . 114
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Inf ant Restraint .26, 30
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Inf ant Seats .26, 30
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 308
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Inside Mirror .102
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Inspection, Tire .310
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Instrument Panel .2 ,60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Interior Cleaning .328
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Interior Lights .112
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 338
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Jack, Tire .335
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys .79
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Maintenance .269
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 281
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Record .279-280
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Required Indicator .69
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Saf ety .270
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Schedule .274-276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,349
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 91
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Meters, Gauges .67
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Methanol in Gasoline . 366
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Mirrors, Adjusting .103
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Neutral Gear Position . 235
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New Vehicle Break-in . 216
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 360..............................
Paint Touch-up .327
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .234
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Jump Starting .343
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Label, Certif ication .360
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,46
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Light Control Switch .112
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Lights .315
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Bulb Replacement .317
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Indicator .61
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Interior .112
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .226
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .217
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Glove Box .88
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door .82 ........................
Low Coolant Level .221
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Low Fuel Indicator .65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,347
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 362
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Luggage .225 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 216
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Odometer .67
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Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .285
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Change, When to . 274,276
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Checking Engine .220
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Pressure Indicator . 62,347
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .284
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 367
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Outside Mirrors .102
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Overheating, Engine .345
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 281
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Oxygenated Fuels .366
Index
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Parking .240
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Parking Brake .104
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 370
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PGM-FI System .369
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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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 .44 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 376
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Saf ety Features .7
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Air bags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 46
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Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .48
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Cleaning .329
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
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Maintenance .49
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 62
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System Components . 46
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .137, 153,168
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Rear A/C Unit .135 ........
Rear Entertainment System . 190
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 320
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 92
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Reclining the Third Seat . 92
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Audio Controls . 188
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Remote Transmitter .84
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 297
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Coolant .289
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Engine Oil and Filter . 285
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Fuses .353
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Light Bulbs .317
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Schedule .274, 276
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Spark Plugs .299
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Timing Belt .308
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Tires .312
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Wiper Blades .304
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .49
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 221
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Reverse Gear Position . 235................................
Rotation, Tire .311
Index
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