2003 HONDA S2000 tires

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The tires that came on your car have
a number of markings. Those you
should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry). Rim diameter in inches.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code. Date of manuf acture.
P
55
R 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
225 94
V
T echnical Inf ormation
Tire Inf ormation
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
254
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P225/55R16 94V

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a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
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 car’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. Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
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.covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
New Car Limited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions265

CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
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CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
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Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
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Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
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Body Repair .215
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Brakes .140
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
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Bulb Replacement .198
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Back-up Lights .202
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Brake Lights .202
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Headlights .198
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License Plate Lights . 204
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Side Marker Lights . 200
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Specif ications .251
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
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Installation .126
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Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
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Maintenance .186
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Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
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Operation .141
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
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Anti-thef t System .114
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Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
Index
B
A
C
I

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
S
VI

CONT INUED
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Storing Your Car .206
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Stuck Car .243
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .39
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SRS Indicator .38 ,47
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 34
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Tachometer .49
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 202
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 217
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Emissions Control Systems . 257
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .259
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Temperature Gauge .49
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 34
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 259
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Tire Chains .195
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation .254
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Tires .189
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Air Pressure .189 ...................................
Balancing .192
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Checking Wear .191
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Compact Spare Tire . 218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Inf lation .189
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Inspection .191
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Replacing .193
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Rotating .192
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Snow .195
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Specif ications .251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .145
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Emergency Wrecker . 245
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 145
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed ..........
Manual Transmission . 172
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Fluid Selection .172
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Identif ication Number . 248
Shif ting the 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
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Treadwear .252
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Trip Meter .51
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Trunk .66
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 67.................................
Opening the .66
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Open Monitor Light . 47
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Turn Signals .55
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Vehicle Dimensions .250
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 248
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Vehicle Storage .206
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Ventilation .88
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VIN .248
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Vinyl Cleaning .212
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Viscosity, Oil .162
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Underside, Cleaning .213
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Unleaded Gasoline .120
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Upholstery Cleaning .211
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 164
Index
T U
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 41
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Warranty Coverages .265
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 171
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Operation .56
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Washing .208
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Waxing and Polishing . 209
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Wheels .194
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Alignment and Balance . 192
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 210
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Wrench .219
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .213
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Operating the Power . 70
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .213
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Def roster .91
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Washers .56
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .184
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Operation .55
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Worn Tires .191
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 245
Index
W
VIII