2003 HONDA S2000 child seat

The passenger’s airbag poses
serious risks to children, including
those who have outgrown child seats.
If the vehicle seat is too f ar f orward,
or the child’s head is thrown f orward
during a collision, or the child is
unrestrained or out of position, an
inf lating airbag can kill or seriously
injure the child.
For these reasons, we recommend
that you do not carry a child
passenger.
With this in mind, f ollowing are
some guidelines to help you decide
when a given child may ride in your
car.
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should wear a lap/shoulder belt.If a child is too short f or the shoulder
part of the belt to properly f it, we
recommend that the child use a
booster seat until the child is tall
enough to use the seat belt without a
booster.
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt f it, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions f or a child
who must ride in this car.
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
sit all the way back in the seat, and
put on the seat belt. Follow the
instructions on page . Then check
how the belt f its.15
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Checking Seat Belt Fit
T he Child Should Wear a Seat BeltProtecting L arger Children
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety29
Allowing a larger child to sit
improperly in the front seat can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must sit in front,
make sure the child moves the
seat as far back as possible,
uses a booster seat if needed,
and wears the seat belt properly.

Whichever style you select, f ollow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
If the shoulder part of the belt rests
over the child’s collarbone and
against the center of the chest, and
the lap belt rests over the child’s
hipbones and touches the tops of the
thighs as shown, the child is
probably big enough to wear the seat
belt.
However, if the shoulder belt
touchesorcrossesthechild’sneck,
or if the lap belt crosses the child’s
stomach, the child needs to use a
booster seat.
This could result in serious neck and
internal injuries during a crash.
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a high or low-
back style that allows the child to be
directly secured with the lap/
shoulder belt.
If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash. Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash. This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
Using a Boost er Seat
Do not let a child wear a seat belt across t he neck or over t he st omach. T wo children should never use t he same seat belt .
Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he back orunder t he arm.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety30

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Children vary widely. And while age
may be one indicator of when a child
can saf ely ride in this car, there are
other important f actors you should
consider.Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it over the hips, chest, and
shoulder (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
the child should use a booster seat.
To saf ely ride in this car, a child
must be able to f ollow the rules,
including sitting properly and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout a ride.
A child should continue using a
booster seat until the child exceeds
the booster seat manufacturer’s
requirements.
Even then, the child may still need to
use a booster seat. Note that some
states now require children to use
boosters until they reach a certain
ageand/orweight.Besuretocheck
current laws in the state or states
where you intend to drive.
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Physical Size
Maturity
When Can a L arger Child Ride in t his
Car
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety31

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly positioned and secured. Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.Supervise the child. Even a mature
child sometimes needs to be
reminded to f asten the seat belt or
sit properly.
Caref ully read the owner’s manual
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride in this car, be sure to:
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety32

This seat belt has a single belt that
goes over your shoulder, across your
chest and across your hips.
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in both seating
positions.
The seat belts are also equipped with
automatic seat belt tensioners.
The system also includes a
light on the instrument
panel to remind you and your
passenger to f asten your belts. If the
driver’s seat belt is not f astened
before the ignition is turned ON (II),
the light will come on and a beeper
will also sound. The beeper will stop
af ter a f ew seconds, but the light will
stay on until the driver’s seat belt is
f astened. The passenger’s seat belt has an
additional locking mechanism that
must be activated to secure a child
seat. (See page for instructions on
how to secure a f orward-f acing child
seat with this type of belt.) Both seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tensiononthebelt.
During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body. To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body to the door
pillar. Af ter exiting the car, be sure
the belt is out of the way and will not
getclosedinthedoor.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched. 27
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Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety33

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Economy, Fuel .125
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Emergencies on the Road . 217
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Battery, Jump Starting . 226
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Changing a Flat Tire . 219
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Checking the Fuses . 239
Changing Oil
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How to .163
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When to .150
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Changing Engine Coolant . 167
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Charging System Indicator . 46,233
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Check Engine Light . 47,234
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .18
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Child Seats .22
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Cleaner, Air .176
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Cleaning .207
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Aluminum Wheels .210
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Carpeting .211
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Exterior .208
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Floor Mats .211
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Interior .211
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Leather .212
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Seat Belts .212
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Vinyl .212
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Windows .213
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Clutch Fluid .175
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CO in the Exhaust .257
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 136
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Compact Spare Tire .218
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Controls, Instruments and . 43..............................
Convertible Top .72
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Convertible Top Cover . 77
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
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Maintenance .78
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Raising the Convertible Top . 75
Coolant ........................................
Adding .165
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Checking .124
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Proper Solution .165
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Corrosion Protection .213
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .257
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .264
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .44
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 266
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .250
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Dimming the Headlights . 53Dipstick
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Engine Oil .123
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Directional Signals .55
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 140
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Disposal of Used Oil .164
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 145
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 62
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Monitor Light .47
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Power Door Locks .62
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .138
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Driving .133
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Economy .125
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In Bad Weather .144
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In Foreign Countries . 256
Index
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Low Fuel Indicator .48
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
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Luggage .128
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New Vehicle Break-in . 120
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Normal Shif t Speeds .138
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
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Maintenance .147
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 159
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Record .157
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Schedule .150
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 51
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 47,234
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Manual Transmission . 137
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 172
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Meters, Gauges .49
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Methanol in Gasoline . 255
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Mirrors, Adjusting .80 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
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Odometer .50
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Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .150
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Checking Engine .123
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Pressure Indicator . 46,232
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .162
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 61
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Opening the Trunk .66
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 256
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .229
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
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Paint Touch-up .210
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Panel Brightness Control . 54
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Parking Brake .81
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Parking Lights .53
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PGM-FI System .258 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 209
Power ..................................
Door Locks .62
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Engine, Specif ications . 250
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Mirrors .80
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Windows .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .18
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio Sound System .94
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Readiness Codes . 235,260
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 202
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Rear View Mirror .80
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 69
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 138
Index
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Recovery Vehicle, Emergency.......................................
Towing .245
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Reminder Lights .45
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Remote Transmitter .63
Replacement Inf ormation ................................
Air Cleaner .176
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Engine Coolant .167
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Engine Oil and Filter . 163
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .198
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Schedule .150
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Spark Plugs .178
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Tires .193
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Wiper Blades .184
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .34
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Restraint, Child .19
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Rotation, Tire .192
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 266
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
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Saf ety Messages .ii ...........................................
Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 33
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Cleaning .212
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .33
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Maintenance .34
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 46
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System Components . 33
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the .69
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Serial Number .248
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Service Intervals .150
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Service Manual .267
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Service Station Procedures . 121
Shif ting The 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .200
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Signaling Turns .55
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 172
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Shif ting the .137
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Snow Tires .195
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 208
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Sound System .94 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .218
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Specif ications .251
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 178
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Specif ications Charts . 250
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Speed Control .115
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Speedometer .49
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .34
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .38
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How Your Airbags Work . 36
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SRS Components .36
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SRS Service .39
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SRS Indicator Light . 38,47
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Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .136
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With a Dead Battery . 226
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State Emissions Testing . 260
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 229
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 60
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Stereo Sound System .94
Index
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