2004 HONDA INSIGHT heating

The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.Press the Auto button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
When the system is in f ully
automatic mode, the auto idle stop
f unction will not be activated.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected. If you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its highest limit, the
system runs at f ull cooling or heating
only. It does not regulate the interior
temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
System when it is in AUTO. All other
f eatures remain automatically
controlled.
Manual selections will cause the
word AUTO in the display to go out.
To shut of f the system completely,
turn off the fan and turn the
temperature control dial all the way
to left.
If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
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On vehicles with manual transmission
On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
On vehicles with automatictransmission (CVT) On vehicles with automatictransmission (CVT) On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Manual OperationTo Turn Everything Of f
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures76

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures77
SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the vehicle speed is low
enough that you will not activate the
engine speed limiter in the lower
gear. Make sure the engine speed
will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone in the lower gear bef ore
downshif ting.
5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving108
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .73
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .71
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Filling the Fuel Tank .93
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .150
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Oil .134
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 141
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Shif ting the .108
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 55
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 165
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .140
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Brake .142
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Clutch .143
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Manual Transmission . 141
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Windshield Washer . 139
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .81
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Fuel .92
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Fill Door and Cap .93
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Gauge .47 ..................
Octane Requirement . 92
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Oxygenated .92
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Reserve Indicator .44
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Tank, Filling the .93
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Fuses, Checking the .183
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 97
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Gasoline .92
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 44
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Gauge .47
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Octane Requirement . 92
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Tank, Filling the .93
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Gas Station Procedures . 93
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 47
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Fuel .47
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .111
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .108
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Glove Box .69
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Jump Starting .173
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
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Overheated Engine . 175
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Towing .181
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .55
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Emergency Towing .181
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Emissions Controls .197
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 47
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If It Won’t Start .171
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .43, 178
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 133
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Overheating .175
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Specif ications .192
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Starting .107
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Engine, If It Won’t Start . 171
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Engine Speed Limiter . 109,114
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Ethanol in Gasoline .92
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 197
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Exhaust Fumes .36
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15
Index
F
G
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 144
Hatch .................................
Opening the .60
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Open Monitor Indicator . 44
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Hazard Warning Button . 55
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .144
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Daytime Running Lights . 44,54
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High Beam Indicator . 44
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Reminder Tone .54
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 144
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Turning on .54
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Heating .74
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High Altitude, Starting at . 107
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High-Low Beam Switch . 54
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Hood Latch .143
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Hood, Opening the .94
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Horn .52
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Hydraulic Clutch .143
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 190Ignition
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Keys .57
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Switch .59
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Timing Control System . 198
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IMA System Indicator . 42
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .42
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 43,120
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .43, 180
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Charging System . 42,178
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .44
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High Beam .44
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IMA .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 44
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Low Fuel .44
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Low Oil Pressure . 42,177
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SRS .21, 42
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .43
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Inf ant Seats .24
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 154
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Normal Driving .155
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .156 ............................
Instrument Panel .41
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 55
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Interior Lights .70
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 167
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Jack, Tire .165
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Jump Starting .173
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Label, Certif ication .190
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Lane Change, Signaling . 54
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .13, 17
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 49
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .144
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Indicators .42
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Parking .54
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Turn Signal .54
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Keys .57
Index
H
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K
L
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CONT INUED
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Load Limit .102
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 59
Locks ..............................
Fuel Fill Door .93
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Hatch .60
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Low Coolant Level .96
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Low Fuel Indicator .44
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 108
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 192
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 101....................
New Vehicle Break-in .92
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 190..............
Panel Brightness Control . 55
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Parking .118
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Parking Brake .67
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 43,180
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 118
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PGM-FI System .198
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Power Socket Location . 68
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Power Windows .65
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children .23
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Protecting Larger Children . 32
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Protecting Small Children . 27
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .31
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Maintenance .123
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .126
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Record .129
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Required Indicator .45
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Saf ety .124
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Schedule .125
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 43,178
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Manual Transmission . 108
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 141
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Meters, Gauges .41, 46
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Mirrors, Adjusting .66
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 100 .....
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 92
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Odometer .47
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Odometer, Trip .48
Oil ........................
Change, How to .134
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Change, When to .127
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Checking Engine .95
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .134
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 59
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .197
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Opening the Hatch .60
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Outside Mirrors .66
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Overheating, Engine .175
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 126
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Oxygenated Fuels .92
Index
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Radiator Overheating . 175
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Readiness Codes .200
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Radio/CD Sound System . 78
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 147
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Rear View Mirror .66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 56
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Rear Window Washer .53
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Rear Window Wiper .53
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 64
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 134
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Fuses .184
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Light Bulbs .144
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Schedule .127
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Tires .157
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Wiper Blades .151
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
Reserve Tank, Engine .................................
Coolant .96, 137
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Restraint, Child .23
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Roof Antenna .150
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Rotation, Tire .157 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 204
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 37
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 17
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Additional Information . 17
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Cleaning .149
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 42
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 13
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Seats, Adjusting the .64
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Serial Number .190
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Service Intervals .127
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Service Manual .205
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Service Station Procedures . 93
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Setting the Clock .89
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 111........................
Shif t Lock Release .115
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Signaling Turns .54
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Snow Tires .159
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Sound System .78
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .164
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Specif ications .193
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Specif ications Charts . 192
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .21
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How Your Airbags Work . 19
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SRS Components .19
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SRS Service .22
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SRS Indicator .21 ,42
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 59
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Starting the Engine .107
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .107
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With a Dead Battery . 173
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State Emissions Testing . 200
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 175
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 59
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Stereo Sound System .78
Index
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