Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Do not tow a trailer. Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
If you drive with the low engine
speed (below than about 1,000 rpm),
you may f eel the engine knocking. In
this case, you can use premium
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 91 or higher to
prevent the engine f rom knocking.
We recommend using quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
On EX-V6 with manual transmission
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
160
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 166
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Emergencies . 247
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Battery, Jump Starting . 256
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Brake System Indicator . 262
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Changing a Flat Tire . 249 .....
Charging System Indicator . 260
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Checking the Fuses . 264
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
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Jump Starting . 256
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 260
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 261
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
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Overheated Engine . 258
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Towing . 269
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Emergency Brake . 94
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Emergency Flashers . 70
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Emergency Towing . 269
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 80
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Emissions Controls . 281
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Emissions Testing, State . 284 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 217
....................................
Additives . 214
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 214
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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If It Won’t Start . 254
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 261
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 260
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Oil, Synthetic . 214
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 213 ...............................
Overheating . 258
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Specif ications . 275, 277
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Speed Limiter . 178, 181
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Starting . 175
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Engine Speed Limiter . 178, 181
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 160
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 281
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 15
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Dimming the Headlights . 68, 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
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Engine Oil . 164
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Directional Signals . 68
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Disposal of Used Oil . 216
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 76
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Power Door Locks . 76
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 278
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 176
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 173
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Economy . 166
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Dual Temperature Control . 113
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ....................................
Fan Control . 106
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Features . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 235
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Oil . 214
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 249
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
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Brake . 225
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Clutch . 226
Index
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