2004 HONDA S2000 flat tire

Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip down securely, and pivot
theringdownflat.
Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
14.
15.
17.16.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed159

µµ
µ The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and
lif ts them of f the ground. The other
two tires remain on the ground.
Because the S2000 sits so low, the
body could come in contact with the
ground and be damaged. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle with just a
rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
When you contact the towing agency,
inf orm them that you have an S2000
and that a f lat-bed is required.
Emergency T owing
Wheel L if t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
This
method of towing is unacceptable. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
T his is the only way your
S2000 should be transported.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed176

CONT INUED
Accessories.................................
Installation .105
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Accessory Power Socket . 70
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
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Additives, Engine Oil . 130
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 18
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Air Conditioning .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .146
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Alarm, Anti-theft .53
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Antif reeze .132
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .41, 118
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Operation .117
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
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Anti-thef t System .94
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Audio Panel .71
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Audio System .78
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Automatic Speed Control . 95 ............................
Capacities Chart .180
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 34
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Cargo, .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Error Messages .86
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CD Changer .84
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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CD Player .83
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Certif ication Label .178
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Chains, .150
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .130
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When to .121
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Changing a Flat Tire .155
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Charging System Indicator . 40,166
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 112
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Back-up Light Replacement . 141Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 166
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Jump Starting .162
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Maintenance .151
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Specif ications .181
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Bef ore Driving .99
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Belts,Seat .8,15
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Beverage Holder .70
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Booster Seats .31
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Brakes .116
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 117
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
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Fluid .136
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Parking .67
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System Indicator . 40,168
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 117
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Braking System .116
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
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Brights, Headlights .48
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Bulb Replacement .137
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Back-up Lights .141
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Headlights .137
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 139
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Specif ications .181 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 139,141
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Bulbs, Halogen .137
how to carry
tires
Index
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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies on the Road . 153
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Battery, Jump Starting . 162
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Changing a Flat Tire . 155
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Charging System Indicator . 166
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Checking the Fuses . 170
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
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Overheated Engine . 163
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .49
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Emissions Controls .185
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Child Saf ety .22
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Booster Seats .31
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Child Seats .26
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Larger Children .30
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Risk With Airbags .23
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Small Children .26
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Child Seats .26
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .143
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Seat Belts .143
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Clutch Fluid .136
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CO in the Exhaust .185
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Compact .154
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Controls, Instruments and . 70
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Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .132
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Checking .103
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Proper Solution .132
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
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System .185
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cruise Control Indicator . 42
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Cup Holder .70
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .192
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .162
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 194
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Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .180
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Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
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Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 117
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Disposal of Used Oil .132
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 118Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Light .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
spare tire
Index
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CONT INUED
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 137
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
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High Beam Indicator . 42
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Reminder Tone .48
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 137
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Turning on .48
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Heating and Cooling System . 74
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High-Low Beam Switch . 48
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High Speed, Shif ting at . 115
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Emissions Testing, State . 188
Engine .......................................
Coolant .132
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 167
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 129
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Overheating .163
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Specif ications .180
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Speed Limiter .115
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Starting .113
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Engine, .160
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Ethanol in Gasoline .100
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 185
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Exhaust Fumes .34
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
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Fan, Interior .75
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .73
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 101Filters
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Oil .130
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 155
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .136
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Clutch .136
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Windshield Washer . 134
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
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Four-way Flashers .49
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Fuel .100
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Fill Door and Cap .101
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Gauge .45
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Octane Requirement . 100
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Reserve Indicator .42
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Tank, Filling the .101
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 104
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Fuel Station Procedures . 101
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Fuses, Checking the .170
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Gasoline .100
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 42
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Gauge .45 ................
Octane Requirement . 100
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Tank, Filling the .101
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Gauges .44
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
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Fuel .45
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Speedometer .44
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Tachometer .44
Gearshif t Lever Positions 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .114
if it won’t start
Index
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CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Emissions Control Systems . 185
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .187
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Temperature Gauge .45
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 16
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 187
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Tire Chains .150
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 155
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Tire Labeling .184
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Tires .145
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Air Pressure .146
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Balancing .148
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Checking Wear .147
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Compact Spare Tire . 154
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Inf lation .146
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Inspection .147
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Replacing .148
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Rotating .148
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Snow .149
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Specif ications .181
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Tools, Tire Changing . 155
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .118 ................
Emergency Wrecker . 176
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 118
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Fluid Selection .134
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Identif ication Number . 178
Shif ting the 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Treadwear .182
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Trip Meter .44
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Opening the .54
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Open Monitor Light . 41
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Turn Signals .48
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .153
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Unleaded Gasoline .100
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 132......................
Vehicle Dimensions .180
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 178
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Vehicle Storage .152
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VIN .178
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Viscosity, Oil .130
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 35
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Warranty Coverages .193
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 134
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Operation .47
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Wheels .149
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Alignment and Balance . 148
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Wrench .155
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Windows, Operating the Power . 59
Windshield .....................................
Def roster .77
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Washers .47
Index
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