2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE run flat

Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
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3.
2.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed183
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL KIT JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
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On HX and EX models in the U.S., Simodel in Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed187
WING BOLT SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack in the trunk with the
end bracket on the lef t side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
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21.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed188
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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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
..........
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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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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