2004 HONDA ACCORD COUPE service indicator

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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains how your airbag
work, and it tells you how to properly
restrain inf ants and children in your
vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts . 8
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Airbags . 9
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13
5. Fasten and Position the
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Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14
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6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 15
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16 Additional Inf ormation About Your
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Seat Belts . 18
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Seat Belt System Components . 18
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 19
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Advanced Airbags . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain
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Airbags Work . 27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 28
How the Passenger Airbag ...............
Of f Indicator Works . 29
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Airbag Service . 30
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines . 32
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained . 32 All Children Should Sit in the
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Back Seat . 33
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 33
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children . 35
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention . 35
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
Protecting Inf ants and Small ....................................
Childlen . 37
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Protecting Inf ants . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 38
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
Installing a Child Seat with .....................................
LATCH . 41
Installing a Child Seat with ...............
a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
Installing a Child Seat with ...................................
a Tether . 45
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Saf ety Labels . 52
How Your Front Airbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This indicator may come on and of f
repeatedly if objects are placed on
the front passenger’s seat, or if the
interior temperature of the vehicle
changes suddenly when a door is
opened.
See page f or more inf ormation
about the passenger’s advanced
f ront airbag.Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly. your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
properly.
If this happens, have the passenger
ride properly restrained in the back
seat. If the passenger must ride in
front, move the seat as far to the
rear as possible, have the passenger
sit upright and wear the seat belt
properly.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Airbag Service
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem. If your vehicle has a moderat e t o
severe impact , and even if your
airbags do not inf late,
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
You should also f ollow these re-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are replaced. If you drive with the low engine
speed (below than about 1,000 rpm),
you may f eel the engine knocking. In
this case, you can use premium
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 91 or higher to
prevent the engine f rom knocking.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We also recommend that you should
not tow a trailer during the f irst 500
miles (800 km). Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized Honda dealer f or
service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
On EX-V6 with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Gasoline T ype
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline Type
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer. 5. 6.
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3. 4.
269If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Opening the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a Honda dealer or a service
station where you can get technical
assistance.
If the indicator comes on while
driving, it means one of the engine’s
emissions control systems may have
a problem. Even though you may
f eel no dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, it can reduce your f uel
economy and cause increased
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage.
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Charging System Indicator, Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
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The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II) and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay lit if you do not f ully release the
parking brake. If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to the dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have the
vehicle inspected by your Honda
dealer immediately. 272
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Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
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BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 264
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
Defrosting the
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Windows . 114
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Dimensions . 284, 286
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 288
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 180
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CD Error Messages . 143
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CD Player . 134
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CD Pocket, Center . 100
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Certif ication Label . 282
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Chains, Tires . 250
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
Changing Oil
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How to . 218
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When to . 205, 210
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 269
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 32, 39
Inportant Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 36
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Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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LATCH . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45 Cleaning
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Seat Belts . 240
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock . 154
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Clutch Fluid . 231
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CO in the Exhaust . 294
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Coin Pocket . 101
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare Tire . 256
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 221
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 221
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 293
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Cruise Control Indicator . 63
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Cruise Control Operation . 156
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Cup Holders . 99
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Customer Service Of f ice . 300
Index
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Tires . 248
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Wiper Blades . 243
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 19
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 169, 221
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Restraint, Child . 32
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Reverse Gear Position . 184
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Roof Rack . 175
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Rotation, Tire . 248
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 302
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9, 21
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 240
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
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Maintenance . 19 Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 58
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Seats, Adjusting the . 83
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Security System . 155
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Select/Reset Knob . 65, 66
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Serial Number . 282
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Service Intervals . 205, 210
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Service Manual . 303
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Service Station Procedures . 165
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Setting the Clock . 154
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 183
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Shif t Lock Release . 186
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Side Airbags . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 27
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Signaling Turns . 70
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6-speed Manual Transmission . 180
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Fluid Level . 228
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Shif ting . 180 .......................
Reverse Lockout . 182
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Snow Tires . 250
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Sound System . 120
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 256
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Specif ications . 285, 287
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Spark Plugs . 285, 287
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Specif ications Charts . 284, 286
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Speed Control . 156
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Speed Limiter . 182, 185
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
How Your Airbags
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Work . 22, 26, 27
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 27
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SRS Components . 21
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SRS Service . 30
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SRS Indicator . 27, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine . 179
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 179
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With a Dead Battery . 264
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 266
Index
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