2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID run flat

Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire. Instead, it has a f lat tire
repair kit that can allow you to
temporarily repair a f lat caused by a
nail or other small item.
Thetirerepairkitmaynotworkif;The puncture is located outside
the tread,
The puncture is wider than about
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm),
The wheel rim is damaged,
The tire sealant has expired.
Use of the sealant in the repair kit
may void your tire warranty.
Check with the tire manufacturer
if you have any questions
regarding the tire warranty. Make sure you have parked saf ely
of f the road, turned the ignition
switch to OFF, and set the parking
brake. Then, lif t up the trunk f loor
to access the repair kit.Remove the sealant bottle, and
check the label to be sure the
sealant has not expired.
1. 2.
Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
HowtoUsetheTireRepairKit
230
EXPIRATION DATE
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Turn the air pump switch on, and
fillthetireto32psi.(Turnthe
switch of f f or an accurate reading.)
Do not run the pump f or more
than 15 minutes or the pump will
overheat.
If thetiredoesnotinflateto32psi,
stop the procedures, and call or
wait for help.If thetireproperlyinflatesto32
psi, replace the valve cap and store
all repair kit items. Keep the air
pump handy, as you will need to
use it again.
Immediately drive f or 10 minutes,
being sure not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h). This is necessary to
distribute the sealant inside the
tire and give it a chance to work.
15. 16. 17.
Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
234
AIR PUMP SWITCH
PRESSURE GAUGE
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a
turn with the wheel wrench. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and take the tools out of the tool
tray.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Keep your passengers
out of the vehicle while changing a
tire.
Open the trunk and raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
5. 4.
3. 2. 1.
6.
Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
237
TOOL TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
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17.
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Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
239
WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or do not come on at
all, the battery is discharged. See on page .
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Check these things:
19.
242
If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model), If the Engine Won’t Start
240
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
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Jump Starting .242
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Maintenance .225
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Specif ications .260
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Bef ore Driving .151
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Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .214
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Fluid .209
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .176
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Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
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Brake Lights .214
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Front Parking Lights . 213
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Headlights .210
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High-mount Brake Light . 215
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Specif ications .260
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Turn Signal Lights . 213
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Bulbs, Halogen .210
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Capacities Chart .260
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo .160
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .120
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CD Player .119, 120
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Certif ication Label .258
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Chains .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
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When to .194, 195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .68
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Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 201
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
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Usage .105
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Air Intake .163
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Air Pressure, Tires .220
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Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
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Operation .177
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Armrest .85
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .173
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
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Automatic Speed Control . 142
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Automatic Transmission . 168
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Capacity, Fluid .260
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Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
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Shif t Lever Positions . 168
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Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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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
..........
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)
.......................................
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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Specif ications .260
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Speed Limiter .170
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Starting .77
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Engine Speed Limiter .170
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .265
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Exhaust Fumes .49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .157
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Gasoline .152
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement .152
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Tank, Filling the .153
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Gas Station Procedures .153
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .168
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Glove Box .98 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .258
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .266
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .153
Filter
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Dust and Pollen .216
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Oil .203
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
Flat Tire ....................................
Repairing .230
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Changing .237
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Floor Mat .216
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Brake .209
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Windshield Washer . 205..........................
Four-way Flashers .75
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Fuel .152
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Cap Message .60
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Economy Indicator .62
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Fill Door and Cap .153
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement . 152
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Tank, Filling the .153
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Fuses, Checking the .252 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 210
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Headlights .72
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Aiming .210
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Low Beams, Turning on . 72
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 210
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .88
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Heating and Cooling .100
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .145
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 154
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