2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE jump start

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. Check these things:
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
areverydimordonotcomeonat
all, the battery is discharged. See on page . Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
3.
1. 2.To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
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BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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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.
7.
6.
4. 5.
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Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 200
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Jump Starting . 196
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Maintenance . 184
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Specif ications . 215
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Bef ore Driving . 121
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Booster Seats . 42
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement . 173 ...........................................
Fluid . 168
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Parking . 81
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System Design . 146
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System Indicator . 55, 202
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Wear Indicators . 146
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Braking System . 146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 173
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Brake Lights . 173
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Front Parking Lights . 172
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Front Side Marker Lights . 172
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Headlights . 170
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High-mount Brake Light . 174
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Specif ications . 215
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Turn Signal Lights . 172
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Bulbs, Halogen . 170
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Capacities Chart . 214
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Accessories and Modif icatons . 128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 68
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Accessory Power Socket . 85
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Adding Engine Coolant . 162
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Additives, Engine Oil . 160
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 65
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Usage . 89
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Air Pressure, Tires . 178
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High Speed Driving . 179
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Normal Driving . 179
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 122
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Antif reeze . 162
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 55, 147
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Operation . 147
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 68
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Audio System . 92
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 119 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 117
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid . 214
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Checking Fluid Level . 165
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Shif ting . 138
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
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INDEX
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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
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 69
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Power Door Locks . 69
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 216
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
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
........................................
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
.........................
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
..........
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
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High Beam . 55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 56
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Low Fuel . 56
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Low Oil Pressure . 54, 200
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Malf unction Lamp . 201
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Side Airbag Of f . 54
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SRS . 54
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Trunk Open . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 56
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Washer Level . 56
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 51, 52
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Inf ant Restraint . 32
Inf ant Seats
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Installing . 35
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Tether Anchor Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 178
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High Speed Driving . 179
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Normal Driving . 179
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Inside Mirror . 80
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Inspection, Tire . 180
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Installing a Child Seat . 35
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Instrument Panel . 3, 50
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Instrument and Controls . 49 .................................
Interior Lights . 86
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 190
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Jack, Tire . 189
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Jump Starting . 196
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Keys . 66
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Label, Certif ication . 212
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 170
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Indicators . 51, 52
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 62
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Load Limits . 131
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 68 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 68
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Fuel Fill Door . 123
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Power Door . 69
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Trunk . 70
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Low Coolant Level . 126
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Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
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Lower Anchors . 36
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 214
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 130
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Maintenance . 149
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 152
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Record . 155-157
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Required Indicator . 57
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Saf ety . 150
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Schedule . 151-154
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 201
Index
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