2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE checking oil

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 142
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Maintenance Schedule . 143
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Maintenance Record . 149
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Fluid Locations . 151
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Adding Engine Oil . 152
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 154
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Windshield Washers . 156
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Engine Coolant . 157
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Power Steering Fluid . 159
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 160
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
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Timing Belt . 162
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 163
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Lights . 164
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Seat Belts . 169
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Floor Mats . 169
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Wiper Blades . 170
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Tires . 172
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Checking the Battery . 178
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Maintenance
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 195
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Jump Starting . 191
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Maintenance . 178
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Specif ications . 209
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Bef ore Driving . 113
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
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Break-in, New Linings . 114
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Bulb Replacement . 164
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Fluid . 163
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Parking . 131
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System Indicator . 57, 197
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Wear Indicators . 138
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Braking System . 138
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Break-in, New Car . 114 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 167
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Brake Lights . 167
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Front Parking Lights . 166
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Front Side Marker Lights . 166
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Headlights . 164
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 167
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Specif ications . 209
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Turn Signal Lights . 166
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Bulbs, Halogen . 164
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Capacities Chart . 208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo . 122
Cassette Player
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Care . 106
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Operation . 104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 101
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Accessories . 120
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 71
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Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Additives, Engine Oil . 152
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
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Air Pressure, Tires . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 172
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 212
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Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 57, 139
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Operation . 139
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 71
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Audio System . 94
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Automatic Speed Control . 110
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Automatic Transmission . 130
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Capacity, Fluid . 208
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Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting . 130 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 130
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Shif t Lever Positions . 130
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Shif t Lock Release . 133
Index
A
B
C
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Dead Battery . 191 ............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 220
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Def og and Def rost . 93
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 208
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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Engine Oil . 118
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Directional Signals . 65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138
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Disposal of Used Oil . 155
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 128
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 125
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Economy . 119
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CD Changer . 100
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CD Changer Error Messege . 103
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CD Error Messege . 102
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CD Player . 99
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Ceiling Light . 85
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Certif ication Label . 206
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Chains . 177
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Changing Oil
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How to . 152
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When to . 145
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 195
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Booster Seats . 45
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Child Seats . 36
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 43
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LATCH . 38
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 34
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Tethers . 42
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Child Seats ...........................
Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42 ..............................................
Clock . 108
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Clock, Setting the . 108
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Clutch Fluid . 163
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CO in the Exhaust . 213
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Coat Hook . 86
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 126
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Compact Spare . 182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 218
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 157
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Checking . 118
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Proper Solution . 157
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Replacing . 158
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 212
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
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Cruise Control Operation . 110
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 218
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 119
Emergencies
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Jump Starting . 119
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Towing . 203
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Hazard Warning Flashes . 67
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Emergencies on the Road . 182
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Battery, Jump Starting . 191
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Brake System Indicator . 197
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 195
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Checking the Fuses . 199
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 195
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 196
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 198
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Overheated Engine . 192
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Emergency Brake . 84
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 203
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 212Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
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If it won’t start . 189 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 58, 196
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 152
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Overheating . 192
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 127
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 212
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 212
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 91
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 89
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 115
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 154
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 162
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Shif ting the . 128
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67 ...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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Brake . 163
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Clutch . 163
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Manual Transmission . 162
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Power Steering . 159
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Windshield Washer . 156
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 67
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 11
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 114
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Economy . 119
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Fill Door and Cap . 115
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Oxygenated . 114
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Fuses, Checking the . 199
Index
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Introduction . i
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Keys . 69 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 131
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New Vehicle Break-in . 114
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 129
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 206
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 114
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 60
Oil
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Change, How to . 154
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Change, When to . 145
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Checking Engine . 117
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 153
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 184
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Jack, Tire . 183
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Jump Starting . 191
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Label, Certif ication . 206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 164
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Indicator . 56
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Parking . 57
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Turn Signal . 58
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Load Limit . 123
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 115
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Power Door . 72
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Trunk . 72
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Low Coolant Level . 118
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Low Fuel Indicator . 58
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 128
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 208
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Luggage . 122
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Maintenance . 141
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 144
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Record . 149-150
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 142
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Schedule . 145-148
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 196
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Manual Transmission . 128
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 114
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 83
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 121 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Closing Manually . 198
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Operation . 82
Index
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K
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M
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 114
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 155
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Vanity Mirror . 88
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 123
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Vehicle Dimensions . 208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Ventiration . 92
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VIN . 206
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Viscosity, Oil . 153
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 49
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Warranty Coverages . 219
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 156
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Indicator . 58
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Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 175
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Emissions Control Systems . 212
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Oxygenated Fuels . 114
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 214
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 214
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 68
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Time, Setting the . 108
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Timing Belt . 162
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Tire Chains . 177
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183
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Tires . 172
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Air Pressure . 173
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Checking Wear . 174
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Compact Spare . 182
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Inf lation . 172
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Inspection . 174
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Maintenance . 175
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Replacing . 176
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Rotating . 175
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Snow . 177
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Specif ications . 209 ..................
Technical Inf ormation . 205
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Tools, Tire Changing . 183
Towing
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A Trailer . 138
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Emergency Wrecker . 203
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 160
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 162
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Fluid Selection . 161, 162
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 130
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Shif ting the Manual . 128
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Treadwear . 210
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Trip Meter . 60
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Trunk . 73
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65
Index
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