2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE engine overheat

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the vehicle speed is low
enough that you will not activate the
engine speed limiter in the lower
gear. On all models except U.S. DX
and Value Package, make sure the
engine speed will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone in the lower
gear bef ore downshif ting.
Manual T ransmission
136
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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µThe pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you
should take immediate action. The
only indication may be the
temperature gauge climbing to or
above the red mark. Or you may
seesteamorspraycomingfrom
under the hood.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
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6.
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Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
197
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
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If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all accessories, and turn
on the hazard warning indicators.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
198
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
199
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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CONT INUED
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Directional Signals . 62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disc Care . 108
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Disposal of Used Oil . 161
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 69
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Power Door Locks . 69
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 216
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 133
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Economy . 127
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 176
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Economy, Fuel . 127
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Emergencies . 187
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Battery, Jump Starting . 196
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Brake System Indicator . 202
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Changing a Flat Tire . 189
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Charging System Indicator . 200
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Checking the Fuses . 204
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 64
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Jump Starting . 196 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 200
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 201
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 203
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Overheated Engine . 197
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Towing . 209
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Emergency Brake . 81
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Emergency Flashers . 64
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Emergency Towing . 209
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 70
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Emissions Controls . 219
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Emissions Testing, State . 222Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 162
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
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If It Won’t Start . 194
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 54, 201
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
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Oil, Synthetic . 160
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 159
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Overheating . 197
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Specif ications . 214
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Speed Limiter . 137, 140, 144
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Starting . 135
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 122
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 219 ...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan Control . 89
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Features . 87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 176
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Oil . 160
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 64
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 189
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 165
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Brake . 168
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Clutch . 168
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Manual Transmission . 167
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Power Steering . 169
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Windshield Washer . 164
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 76
Index
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INDEX
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 170
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 64
Headlights
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Aiming . 170
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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High Beam Indicator . 55
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Reminder Tone . 62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 170
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Turning on . 62
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Head Restraints . 75
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Heated Mirrors . 81
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Heating and Cooling . 88 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High Beam Lever . 62
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High-mount Brake Light . 174
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 124
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Horn . 60
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Hydraulic Clutch . 168
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Four-way Flashers . 64
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Front Airbags . 9, 22
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 73
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Airbags . 9, 22
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Fuel . 122
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Economy . 127
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Fill Door and Cap . 123
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Gauge . 58
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Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated . 122
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Tank, Ref ueling . 123
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Fuse Locations . 207
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Fuses, Checking the . 204
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 127
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Gasohol . 122
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Gasoline . 122
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Gauge . 58
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Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Ref ueling . 123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Glove Box . 84
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 131
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 131 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 212
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If the Engine Overheats . 197
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If the Engine Wont Start . 194
Ignition
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Keys . 66
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Switch . 68
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Timing Control System . 220
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Immobilizer System . 67
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 55
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 55
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Charging System . 54, 200
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Cruise Control . 56
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 55
Index
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Checking Fluid Level . 167
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Shif ting . 136
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 167
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Mats, Floor . 175
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Meters, Gauges . 58
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Methanol in Gasoline . 122
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 80
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 129
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Moonroof . 79
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Closing Manually . 203
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Operation . 79
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MP3 . 99
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Neutral Gear Position . 140, 143
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New Vehicle Break-in . 122
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 137
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 212
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
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Odometer . 58 ...............................
Odometer, Trip . 58
Oil
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Change, How to . 160
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Change, When to . 153
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Checking Engine . 125
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 159
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 68
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 219
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Outside Mirrors . 80
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Overheating, Engine . 197
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 152
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Oxygenated Fuels . 122
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Radiator Overheating . 197
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 139, 143
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Parking . 145
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Parking Brake . 81
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 55, 202
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Parking Lights . 172
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 221 .............................
PGM-FI System . 220
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Playing a Disc . 99
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Pollen Filter . 176
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Power Door Locks . 69
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Power Socket Locations . 82, 85
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Power Steering Fluid . 169
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Power Windows . 78
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive . 134
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 27
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General Guideline . 27
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Installing a Child Seat . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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Selecting a Child Seat . 34
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 40
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Using LATCH . 36
Index
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