2004 HONDA PILOT engine coolant

If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water. A dding Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Maint enance174
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator will light when the
level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance175
NOTICE:
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

The pointer of 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.Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all the accessories, and
turn on the hazard indicator.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
5.
6. 4.
1.
2. 3.
208
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed204
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.

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
7.
8.
9.
11. 10.
208Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed205
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation218
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditionig Capacities
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.25 US gal (8.5)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
8.2 US qt (7.8)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 19.3 US gal (73
)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
188.0 in (4,775 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
70.6 in (1,793 mm)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering
fluid cooler.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
1:
2:
2 1
2
1

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Cancel Button .117
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Capacities Chart .218
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 42
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Cargo, .131
Cassette Player ..............................................
Care .95
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .95
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CD Changer .94
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CD Changer Error Message . 97
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CD Player .93
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CD Player Error Message . 96
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Certif ication Label .216
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Chains, .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .197
Change Oil ........................................
How to .172
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When to .164, 165
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Charging System Indicator . 48,206
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 136
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Childproof Door Locks . 65
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Child Saf ety .25
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Booster Seats .39 ...................................
Child Seats .30
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Inf ants .29
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Larger Children .38
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LATCH .33
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Risks with Airbags .26
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Small Children .30
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Tethers .37
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 26
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .33
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Lower Anchors .33
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Tether Anchorage Points . 37
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Climate Control System . 86
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Clock, Setting the .103
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Clock .103
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Code, Audio System .102
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CO in the Exhaust .223
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 137
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Compact Spare .196
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Console Compartment . 77
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Consumer Inf ormation . 230
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Controls, Instruments and . 45
Coolant ........................................
Adding .174
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Checking .127 .........................
Proper Solution .174
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Temperature Gauge . 55
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .223
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Cruise Control Indicator . 51
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Cruise Control Operation . 116
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Cup Holders .77
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 230
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 46
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Daytime Running Lights . 59
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .51
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Dead Battery .202
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 232
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 60
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Def rosting the Windows . 83,85
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Dimensions .218
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Dimming the Headlights . 58
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 176
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Engine Oil .127
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Directional Signals .58
how to carry
tires tire
Index
C
D
II

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Fan, Interior .82
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .81
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 125
Filters ...............................................
Oil .172
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 59
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 197
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 176
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Brake .178
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Power Steering .179
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Windshield Washer . 175
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .91
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Folding the Third Seat . 71
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Four-way Flashers .59
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Front Airbags .10, 19
Front Seat ................................
Adjusting .68, 69
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Heaters .67
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Airbags .9, 19
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 145
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Disposal of Used Oil .173
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 65
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Lockout Prevention . 65
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Power Door Locks .65
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .135
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Economy .128
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DVD Player .104
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DVD Player Error Message . 112
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Economy, Fuel .128
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .202
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Towing .208
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Hazard Warning .59
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Emergencies on the Road . 195
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Battery, Jump Starting . 202
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Brake System Indicator . 208
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Changing a Flat Tire . 197
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Charging System Indicator . 206
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Checking the Fuses . 210 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 206
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 207
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Overheated Engine . 204
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Emergency Brake .75
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Emergency Flashers .59
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Emergency Towing .208
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Emissions Controls .223
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Emissions Testing, State . 226
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 55
.............................. 137
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .48, 207
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 48,206
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 171
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Overheating .204
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Specif ications .219
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Speed Limiter .140
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Starting .137
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 223
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Exhaust Fumes .42
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .224
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15
CONT INUED
Button If it won’t start
Index
E F
III

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Fuel .124
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Fill Door and Cap .125
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Gauge .54
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Octane Requirement . 124
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Reserve Indicator .51
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Tank, Filling the .125
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Fuses, Checking the .210
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 128
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Gasoline .124
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 51
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Gauge .54
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Octane Requirement . 124
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Tank, Filling the .125
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Gas Station Procedures . 125
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 55
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Fuel .54
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .148
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .148
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 139
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Glove Box .78 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .148
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 180
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Hazard Warning Button . 59
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Headlights .58
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Aiming .180
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Automatic Lighting Off . 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 59
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High Beam Indicator . 51
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High Beams, Turning on . 58
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Low Beams, Turning on . 58
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Reminder Chime .58
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 180
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Turning on .58
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Headphones .113
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Head Restraints .72
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Heated Mirror .74
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Heater, Seat .67
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Heating and Cooling .82
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High Altitude, Starting at . 137
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High-Low Beam Switch . 58
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High-mount Brake Light . 182HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .118
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Hood, Opening the .126
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Horn .56
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 216
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .62
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Switch .64
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Timing Control System . 224
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Immobilizer System .62
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators .......................
A/T Temperature .52
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 49
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .49
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Brake Lamp .50
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Charging System .48
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Cruise Control .51
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .51
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High Beam .51
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
Index
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