This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Lights . 62
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Gauges . 68
Odometer/Outside ...........
Temperature Indicator . 68
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Odometer . 68
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Trip Meter . 69 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
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Fuel Gauge . 70
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 70
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 72
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Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks . 79
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Keys . 79
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Immobilizer System . 81
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Ignition Switch . 82
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Door Locks . 83
Setting the Childproof Door
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Locks . 85
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Remote Transmitter . 85
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Trunk . 89
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 90
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Seat Heaters . 91 ...................................................
Seat . 92
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Power Seat Adjustments . 92
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 92
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Front Seat Adjustments . 93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 94
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment . 94
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Head Restraints . 94
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Folding Rear Seat . 95
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Mirrors . 98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
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Power Windows . 99
Power Window Control .............................
Operations . 101
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Moonroof . 102
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Parking Brake . 103
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Sun Visor . 104
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Vanity Mirror . 104
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Interior Lights . 105
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Interior Convenience Item . 106
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Beverage Holders . 107
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Accessory Power Sockets . 107
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Console Compartment . 107
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Sunglasses Holder . 108
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Glove Box . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The DX model keys do not contain
batteries. Do not try to take them
apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door lock.
You can keep the trunk release
handle, rear seat trunk access, and
glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols80
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Interior Convenience Item
Inst rument s and Cont rols106
REAR DOOR POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER CENTER POCKET/
COIN POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERSGLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET : For some types
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
On all models except U.S. and Canada
DX
Sunglasses Holder Glove Box
Interior Convenience Item
Inst rument s and Cont rols108
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment (on some
models)
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
CONT INUED
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving173
GLOVE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
TRUNK
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The total weight must not exceed
theGrossVehicleWeightRating
(GVWR). The load f or the f ront and
rear axles also must not exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
(see page ).Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. 56
195
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk carbon monoxide
poisoning
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CONT INUED
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 280
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Gasoline . 164
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
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Fuel . 70 ...............................
Speedometer . 68
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Tachometer . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 182
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
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Glove Box . 108
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 228
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Headlights . 74
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Aiming . 228
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Automatic Lighting Off . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime . 74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 228
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Turning on . 74
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Head Restraints . 94
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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Heated Mirror . 99
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Fan, Interior . 110, 111
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Features . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filter
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Dust and Pollen . 235
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Oil . 216
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 224
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 249
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
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Brake . 225
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Clutch . 226 ..............
Manual Transmission . 224
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Power Steering . 226
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Windshield Washer . 218
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Folding Rear Seat . 95
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Fuel . 164
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Fill Door and Cap . 165
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated . 280
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Fuses, Checking the . 265
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Starting . 179
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Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 184
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 280
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
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Exhaust Fumes . 56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
Index
F
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III
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HomeLink Universal................................
Transceiver . 158
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Hydraulic Clutch . 226
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition
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Keys . 79
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Switch . 82
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Timing Control System . 283
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Immobilizer System . 81
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Installing a Child Seat . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Using LATCH . 46
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76 ........................................
Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 250
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Jack, Tire . 250
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Jump Starting . 255
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Keys . 79
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Label, Certif ication . 272
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 19
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 228
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Indicator . 61
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Parking . 74
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Turn Signal . 65
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door . 165 ..................................
Glove Box . 108
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Power Door . 83
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Trunk . 89
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Low Coolant Level . 169
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 274
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Luggage . 173
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Maintenance . 199
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Record . 208
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Required Indicator . 70
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Saf ety . 200
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Schedule . 204-207
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 260
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Manual Transmission . 180
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 224
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Meters, Gauges . 68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 280
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 98
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Modif ications . 172
Index
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