2004 HONDA S2000 warning

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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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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
D
E
II

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
F
GH
III

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Hood Latch .135
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Hood, Opening the .102
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Hydraulic Clutch .136
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 156
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Jack, Tire .155
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Jump Starting .162
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Keys .51 .........................
Label, Certif ication .78
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Lane Change, Signaling . 48
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,15
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .137
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Indicator .40
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Turn Signal .48
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Load Limit .108
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Loading Cargo .107
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 53
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Fuel Fill Door .101
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Power Door .54
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Trunk .54
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Low Coolant Level .103
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator .42
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 180
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Luggage, .107
Identif ication Number,
.......................................
Vehicle .178
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
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Switch .53
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Timing Control System . 186
Indicator Lights, Instrument .........................................
Panel .40
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .40
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Charging System .40
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Cruise Control .42
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Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
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High Beam .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 42......................................
Low Fuel .42
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Low Oil Pressure .40
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Maintenance Required . 43
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Seat Belt .40
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SRS .41
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Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 146
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .147
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Interior Lights .68
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Introduction .i
storing (cargo)
Index
I
J
KL
IV

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
U V
W
VII