2004 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID jump start

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .178
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Changing a Flat Tire .179
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 184
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Jump Starting .186
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If the Engine Overheats . 187
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 190
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Charging System Indicator . 191
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 192
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Brake System Indicator . 193
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Fuses .194
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Fuse Locations .197
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Emergency Towing .199
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed177

Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page . Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
Check these things:
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page).199
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If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the metal projection
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission (CVT) by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery. In very cold weather,
check the condition of the
electrolyte. If it seems slushy or
like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading may not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). It may
show less than the actual level
temporarily. It will show the correct
level af ter you drive f or at least 30 minutes.
The reading on your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
187
NOTICE: Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the
temperature gauge pointer at the red
mark can cause serious damage to
your engine.

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Accessories .121
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
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Accessory Power Socket . 85
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Additives, Engine Oil . 153
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires .170
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High Speed Driving . 170
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Normal Driving .170
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Antif reeze .155
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .54, 141
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Operation .141 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 107
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .72
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Audio System .94
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Auto Idle Stop .131, 137
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 109
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Automatic Transmission . 133
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Capacity, Fluid .204
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Checking Fluid Level . 158
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Shif ting .133
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 133
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Shif t Lever Positions . 133
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Shif t Lock Release . 136
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 191
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Jump Starting .186
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Maintenance .175
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Specif ications .205
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Bef ore Driving .113
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holder .85 ..................................
Booster Seats .43
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 114
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Bulb Replacement .161
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Fluid .160
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Parking .82
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System Indicator . 54,193
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Wear Indicators .140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 114
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .165
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Brake Lights .164
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Front Parking Lights . 163
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Front Side Marker Lights . 163
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Headlights .161
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High-mount Brake Light . 165
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 164
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Specif ications .205
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 163
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Bulbs, Halogen .161
Index
A
B
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Power Door Locks .73
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .130
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .127
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Economy .119
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 167
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Economy, Fuel .119
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Electric Power Steering . 55
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Emergencies .177
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Jump Starting .186
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Towing .199
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Emergencies on the Road . 177
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Battery, Jump Starting . 186
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Brake System Indicator . 193
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Changing a Flat Tire . 179
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Charging System Indicator . 191
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Checking the Fuses . 194
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 190
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 191
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Overheated Engine . 187...........................
Emergency Brake .82
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .199
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 74
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Emissions Controls .208
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Emissions Testing, State . 211
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 63
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Engine Speed Limiter . 130,135
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If it won’t Start .184
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .54, 191
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,190
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 152
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Overheating .187
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Specif ications .204
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Starting .129
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 208
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Exhaust Fumes .46
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .90 Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 115
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .167
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Oil .153
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 159
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Shif ting the .130
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 179
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 158
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Brake .160
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Clutch .160
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Manual Transmission . 159
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Windshield Washer . 157
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .97
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Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .10, 22
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Front Seat .77
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Adjusting .77
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Airbags .22
Index
F
E
III

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Washer Level .56
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint .34
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 170
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High Speed Driving . 170
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Normal Driving .170
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Inside Mirror .81
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Inspection, Tire .171
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Instrument Panel .2 ,51
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Instrument Panel Lights . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Lights .83
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 180
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Jack, Tire .179
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Jump Starting .186 ..................................................
Keys .70
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Label, Certif ication .202
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 37
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .161
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Indicator .53
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Parking .54
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Turn Signal .56
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Load Limit .124
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door .115
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Power Door .73
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Trunk .74
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Low Coolant Level .118
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Lower Anchors .38
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 130 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,190
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 204
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Luggage .123
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) . 123
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Maintenance .143
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 146
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Record .149-150
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Required Indicator .58
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Saf ety .144
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Schedule .145-148
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54,191
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Manual Transmission . 130
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 158
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Meters, Gauges .59
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Mirrors, Adjusting .81
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 122
Index
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