2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID child seat

Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.
Some states also require children to
use a booster seat until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60 lbs). Be sure to check current
laws in the state or states where you
intend to drive.Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets f ederal
saf ety standards (see page ) and
that you f ollow the booster seat
maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far to the rear as possible,
and be sure the child is wearing the
seat belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of the ears are
even with the top of the seat-back. A
child of this height should be tall
enough to use the lap/shoulder belt
without a booster.
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5. 3.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
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If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat. Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see page ). If the seat
belt does not f it properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster
seat, the child should not sit in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.45
Physical Size
Maturity
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck. Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use t hesame seat belt .
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting L arger Children
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights .54
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Gauges .63
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .70
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Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signal and Headlights .72
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Opener .85
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Armrest .85
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Seat Heaters .86 ...................................................
Seat .86
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Adjusting the Driver’s Seat .86
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .87
Adjusting the Passenger’s
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Seat .87
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Head Restraints .88
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Mirrors .89
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .89
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Power Mirror Heaters .90
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Power Windows .90
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Parking Brake .93
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Sun Visor .94
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Vanity Mirror .94
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Interior Lights .95
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Interior Convenience Items .96
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Beverage Holders .96
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Accessory Power Sockets .97
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Console Compartment .97
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Center CD Pocket .97
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Sunglasses Holder .98
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Glove Box .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µ
µ You can open and close all power
windows from outside the vehicle
with the key. With the remote
transmitter, you can open the
windows. Refer to Power Windows
on page .
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any door, the light stays on f or about
30 seconds, then f ades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before30seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior and
interior lights will f lash. You cannot
lock it if any door is not f ully closed
or key is in the ignition switch.
When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the security system has
set.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. When the
lock lever is pushed down, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle. 90
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK
Childproof Door L ocks
LOCK
Childproof Door L ocks, Remot e T ransmit t er
Inst rument s and Cont rols
81
LEVER LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,52
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .274
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Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Dimensions .260
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .208
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Engine Oil .155
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .176
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Disposal of Used Oil .204
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .165
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Economy .157
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Dual Temperature Control .109
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Dust and Pollen Filter .216 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .157
Electronically Controlled Power
Steering System (ECPS)
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Indicator .60
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Emergencies on the Road .229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 242
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Brake System Indicator . 249
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Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 247
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Checking the Fuses . 252
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 247
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Overheated Engine . 244
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .250
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Emissions Controls .265
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .247
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 201
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Overheating .244
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Charging System Indicator . 54,247
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 60
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 166
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
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Child Seats .31
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Lower Anchorage Points . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 44
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .140
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CO in the Exhaust .280
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 272
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .206
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Checking .156
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Proper Solution .206
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .265
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Customer Service Of f ice . 272
Index
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IMA System Indicator .60
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .54
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Inf ant Restraint .36
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Inf ant Seats .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .219
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Inside Mirror .89
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Inspection, Tire .221
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Using LATCH .40
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .238
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Jack, Tire .237
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Jump Starting .242
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Keys .77 .......................
Label, Certif ication .258
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .210
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Indicator .57
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Parking .213
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Turn Signal .57
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Load Limits .161
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Fuel Fill Door .153
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Glove Box .98
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Lockout Prevention .80
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .156
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 168
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 260
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Luggage .160 ..................................
Maintenance .189
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Record .196
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Required Indicator .61
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Saf ety .190
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Schedule .194-195
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 247
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Mirrors, Adjusting .89
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Modif ications .159
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Neutral Gear Position . 169
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New Vehicle Break-in . 152
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Normal Shif t Speeds .168
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 258
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 152
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Odometer .64
Index
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CONT INUED
Oil........................
Change, How to .203
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Change, When to . 194-195
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Checking Engine .155
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Pressure Indicator . 54,246
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .202
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Outside Mirrors .89
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .244
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position .168
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Parking Brake .93
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 267
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Parking Tips .175
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PGM-FI System .266
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Pollen Filter .216
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Power Mirror Heaters . 90
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .31
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .36
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Protecting Larger Children . 45
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Using Booster Seat .46
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Radiator Overheating . 244
Radio/CD Sound ........................................
System .112
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 214
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Rear View Mirror .89
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87,88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 168
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Reminder Lights .53
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 203
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Fuses .252
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Light Bulbs .210
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Schedule .194-195 ...........................................
Tires .222
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Wiper Blades .217
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 206
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Restraint, Child .31
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Reverse Gear Position . 163
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Rotation, Tire .222
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 274
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .132
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