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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions215
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 192
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Jump Starting . 188
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Maintenance . 177
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Specif ications . 205
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Bef ore Driving . 109
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Body Panels . 165
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Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133
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Break-in, New Linings . 110
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Bulb Replacement . 166 ...........................................
Fluid . 164
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Parking . 83
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System Indicator . 54, 194
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Wear Indicators . 133
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Braking System . 132
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 169
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Brake Lights . 169
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Front Parking Lights . 167
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Front Side Marker Lights . 168
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Headlights . 166
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Specif ications . 205
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Turn Signal Lights . 167
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Bulbs, Halogen . 166
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Capacities Chart . 204
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
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Cargo . 117
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Cargo, . 117
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Accessories and Modif ications . 115
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Accessories . 115
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Modif ications . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 69
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Additives, Engine Oil . 157
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Usage . 91
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 92
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Air Pressure, Tires . 172
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Normal Driving . 173
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Antif reeze . 160
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 55, 134
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Operation . 133
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 104
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat . 74
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Audio System . 94
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 107 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 127
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Capacity, Fluid . 204
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Checking Fluid Level . 162
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Shif ting . 127
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 127
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Shif t Lever Positions . 127
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 106
how to carry
Index
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 101
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CD Changer . 100
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CD Error Message . 102
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CD Changer Error Message . 103
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CD Player . 100
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Ceiling Pocket . 86
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Certif ication Label . 202
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Chains, . 176
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Changing a Flat Tire . 181
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Changing Oil . 158
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How to . 158
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When to . 149
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 192
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Child Seats . 37
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Important Saf ety Reminder . 29
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 44
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LATCH . 37
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Risks with Airbags . 30
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Small Children . 36
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Tethers . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43 ............
Where Should Child Sit? . 30
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 165
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Clock . 105
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Clock, Setting the . 105
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Clutch Fluid . 164
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CO in the Exhaust . 211
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
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Compact Spare . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 214
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 160
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Checking . 113
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Proper Solution . 160
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 209
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 107
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Customer Service Of f ice . 214
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 52 Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 56
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Dead Battery . 188
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 216
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Def og and Def rost . 91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 204
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 162
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Engine Oil . 113
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Directional Signals . 62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133
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Disposal of Used Oil . 159
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 125
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Driving . 121
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Economy . 114
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Driving Guidelines . 122
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 127
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Parking . 131
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Parking Brake . 83
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 54, 194
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Parking Lights . 62
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 131
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PGM-FI System . 210
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Power Socket Locations . 87
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Power Windows . 81
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Power Door Locks . 70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 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 . 44
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Protecting Small Children . 36
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39
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Using LATCH . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 190
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Radio/CD Sound System . 94
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Readiness Codes . 193
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Rear Doors . 70
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 169
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Rear Seat Access . 75
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Rear Seat, Folding . 77
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Rear View Mirror . 82
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Rear Window Def ogger . 63
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 61
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 73
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 126
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Reminder Lights . 53
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Removing the Rear Seats . 79
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Remote Transmitter . 67
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
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Engine Oil and Filter . 158
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Fuses . 196
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Light Bulbs . 166
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Schedule . 152
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Tires . 172
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Wiper Blades . 171 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 113, 160
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Reverse Gear Position . 128
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Reverse Lockout . 130
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Roof Rack . 119
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Rotation, Tire . 175
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 216
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 14
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 11, 13
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 49
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Automatic Seat Belt...............................
Tensioners . 20
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Cleaning . 170
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 21
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Reminder Light . 19, 54
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 73
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Serial Number . 202
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Service Intervals . 152
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Service Manual . 217
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Service Station Procedure . 111
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Setting the Clock . 105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 127
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
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Side Airbags . 25
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Of f Indicator . 27
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 168
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Signaling Turns . 62
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Skylight . 83
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Snow Tires . 176
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Sound System . 94 .....................................
Spare Tyre . 180
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Inf lating . 180
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Specif ications Charts . 204
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Speed Control . 107
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Light Works . 27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components . 22
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SRS Indicator . 26, 55
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
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State Emissions Testing . 212
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Starting the Engine . 124
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With a Dead Battery . 188
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 190
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 64
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System . 94
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Storing Your Vehicle . 178 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 27
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SRS Indicator . 26, 55
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 158
Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator . 57
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Opening the . 72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 169
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 179
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Emissions Control Systems . 209
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 211
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Thef t Protection . 104
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 64
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
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Vehicle Dimensions . 204
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 202 .............................
Vehicle Storage . 178
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Ventilation . 92
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VIN . 202
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Viscosity, Oil . 157
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 179
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Unleaded Gasoline . 110
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 159 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 49
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Warranty Coverages . 215
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 161
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Operation . 61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 64
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Wrench . 183
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 81
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Rear, Def ogger . 63
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 61
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 161
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 171
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Time, Setting the . 105
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Tire Chains . 176
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 181
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Tire Inf ormation . 208
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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 . 180
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
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Inf lation . 172
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Inspection . 174
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Maintenance . 174
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Replacing . 175
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Rotating . 175
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Snow . 176
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Specif ications . 205
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Tire Chains . 176
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Tools, Tire Changing . 181
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 135
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Behind a Motorhome . 141
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Emergency . 195
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Equipment And Accessories . 137
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Weight Limit . 135
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Trailer Loading . 136
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Trailer Towing Tips . 139 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 162
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 163
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Fluid Selection . 162, 163
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Identif ication Number . 202
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Shif ting the Automatic . 127
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Shif ting the Manual . 125
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Treadwear . 206
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Trip Meter . 58
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Turn Signals . 62
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Operation . 61
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Worn Tires . 174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 195
: U.S. and Canada only
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