2004 HONDA ELEMENT steering
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Economy, Fuel . 114
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Emergencies . 179
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Jump Starting . 188
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Brake System Indicator . 194
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Changing a Flat Tire . 181
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Charging System Indicator . 192
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Checking the Fuses . 196
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 192
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 193
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Overheated Engine . 190
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Towing . 195
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Emergency Brake . 83
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Emergency Flashers . 63
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Emissions Controls . 209
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Emissions Testing, State . 212 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
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Engine Speed Limiter . 126, 129
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Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 54, 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 157 ...............................
Overheating . 190
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Specif ications . 204
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Starting . 124
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 110
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 209
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Exhaust Fumes . 48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 90
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 89
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 170
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Oil . 158
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 163
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Shif ting the . 125
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 63
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 181
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 162
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Brake . 164 .........................................
Clutch . 164
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Manual Transmission . 163
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Power Steering . 165
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Windshield Washer . 161
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 77
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Four-way Flashers . 63
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 11
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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 . 58
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Reserve Indicator . 56
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Fuses, Checking the . 196
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
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Gasohol . 110
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Jump Starting . 188
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Keys . 65
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Label, Certif ication . 202
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 166
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 62
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Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door . 111
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Glove Box . 87
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Power Door . 70
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Tailgate . 72
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Low Coolant Level . 113 .........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 204
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Luggage, . 117
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Maintenance . 147
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
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Record . 154-155
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Required Indicator . 57
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Saf ety . 148
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Schedule . 152-153
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 193
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Manual Transmission . 125
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 163
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Meters, Gauges . 53, 58
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 82
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Neutral Gear Position . 128
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 126 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 202
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 58
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Of f -Highway Driving . 143
Oil
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Change, How to . 158
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Change, When to . 152
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 157
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 209
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Outside Mirrors . 82
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Overdrive . 129
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Overheating, Engine . 190
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
Storing (Cargo)
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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
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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
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Open Indicator . 57
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Opening the . 72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 169
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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
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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
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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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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
15.9 US gal (60
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2.0 US qt (1.9
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Capacity (including differential):
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
Front:
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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