2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK towing

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 53
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Dead Battery, What to Do . 173
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 202
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Def og and Def rost . 89
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 62
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Def rosting the Windows . 89
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Dimensions . 190
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Dimming the Headlights . 61
Dipstick
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Engine Oil . 113
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Directional Signals . 61
Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle
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If . 185
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 127
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Disposal of Used Oil . 140
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 124 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 121
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Economy . 114
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Economy, Fuel . 114
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Emergencies on the Road . 165
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Battery, Jump Starting . 173
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Brake System Indicator . 179
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Changing a Flat Tire . 167
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Charging System Indicator . 177
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Checking the Fuses . 181
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
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Overheated Engine . 174
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Emergency Brake . 80
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Emergency Flashers . 62
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Emergency Towing . 185
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Emissions Controls . 194Engine
Coolant Temperature .......................................
Gauge . 58
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Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 53, 178 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 138
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Overheating . 174
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Specif ications . 190
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Engine Speed Limiter . 125
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 194
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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 . 86
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 85
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filter
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Oil . 139
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 143
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Shif ting the . 124
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
If it won’t start
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 145
Hatch
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Opening the . 68
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 53
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High Beams, Turning on . 61
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Low Beams, Turning on . 61 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 145
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Turning on . 61
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Head Restraints . 72
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Heating and Cooling . 86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 123
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood Latch . 145
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Hood, Opening the . 112
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Closing the . 113
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Horn .3,59
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Hot Coolant, Warning about . 141
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Hydraulic Clutch . 144
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 188
If Your Vehicle Has to be
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Towed . 185
Ignition ..............................................
Keys . 64
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Switch . 66
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Timing Control System . 195
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
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Panel . 51
Fluids
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Brake . 144
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Clutch . 144
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Manual Transmission . 143
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Windshield Washer . 142
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 93
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Folding Rear Seat . 74
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Four-way Flashers . 62
Front End, Towing by
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Emergency Wrecker . 185
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting . 71
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 110
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Fill Door and Cap . 111
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Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Recommendations . 110
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Reserve Indicator . 54
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Fuses, Checking the . 181
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114 .........................................
Gasoline . 110
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
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Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
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Fuel . 57
Gearshif t Lever Positions 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
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Glove Box . 83
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 125
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 188
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer . 57
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Odometer, Trip . 57
Oil
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Change, How to . 139
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Change, When to . 133
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 194
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Opening the Hatch . 68
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Opening the Hood . 112
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Outside Mirrors . 79
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Overheating, Engine . 174
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 132 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Parking . 126
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Parking Brake . 80
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 53, 179
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Parking Lights . 61
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 196
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PGM-FI System . 195
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Power Socket Locations . 83
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Power Windows . 76
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 29
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 43
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 174
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 90
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Rear End Towing . 185
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
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Rear Seat Access . 72
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Rear Seat, Folding . 73
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Rear View Mirror . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer . 60
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Rear Window Wiper . 60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 125
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Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 139
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Fuses . 181
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Light Bulbs . 145
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Schedule . 131
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Tires . 160
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Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 114, 141
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Tachometer . 57
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 149
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 165
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Tape Player . 100
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
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Emissions Control Systems . 194
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 195
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 196
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
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Time, Setting the . 104
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Tire Chains . 161
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 193
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Tires . 157
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Air Pressure . 157
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Checking Wear . 159
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Compact Spare . 166
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
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Inf lation . 157
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Inspection . 159
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Replacing . 160
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Rotating . 160
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Snow . 161
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Specif ications . 191
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Tire Chains . 161
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Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing
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A Trailer . 126
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Emergency Wrecker . 185
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 143
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Fluid Selection . 143
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Identif ication Number . 188
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Shif ting the Manual . 124
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Treadwear . 192
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Trip Meter . 57
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Turn Signals . 61 Warning Beepers
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Headlights on . 61
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Key in Ignition . 66
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages . 201
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 165
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 192
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Unleaded Gasoline . 110
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 140
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 28
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SRS Indicator . 26, 52
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 138
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
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Vehicle Dimensions . 190
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 188
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Vehicle Storage . 163
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Ventilation . 88
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VIN . 188
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Viscosity, Oil . 138
Index
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Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 142
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Indicator . 54
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Operation . 60
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 63
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Alignment and Balance . 159
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Compact Spare . 166
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Wrench . 168
Windows ...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 62
Windshield .....................................
Def roster . 89
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 154
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Operation . 60
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Worn Tires . 159
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 185
U.S. and Canada only
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