2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE service indicator

This indicator alerts you
that the passenger’s side
airbag has been automatically shut
of f . It does mean there is a
problem with your side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should come
on brief ly and go of f (see page ).
If it doesn’t come on, stays on, or
comes on while driving without a
passenger in the f ront seat, have the
system checked. Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by your dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
If water or another liquid
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag cutof f
system f rom working properly.
Improperly replacing
or covering f ront seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags f rom
inf lating during a side impact.
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In models with side airbags
How the Side Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Airbag Service
not
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem. Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or any
reason.
Do not expose t he f ront seat -backsto liquid.
Do not cover or replace f ront seat -back covers wit hout consult ingyour dealer.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. 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.
We recommend using quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
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.
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.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
1.
2.
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5. 6. Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
124
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
1. 2. 3. 4.
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209 Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
200
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II), and as a reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay on if you
do not f ully release the parking
brake.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
168 209On models equipped with ABS
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
202
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 55
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Dead Battery . 196
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 226
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions . 214
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 165
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Engine Oil . 125
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Carrying Cargo . 130
Cassette Player
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Care . 113
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Operation . 111
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 108
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CD Changer . 99
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CD Changer Error Messages . 110
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CD Player . 99
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CD Player Error Messages . 109
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Ceiling Light . 86
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Certif ication Label . 212
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Chains, Tires . 183
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Changing a Flat Tire . 189
Changing Oil
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How to . 160
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When to . 153
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 200
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety . 27
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Booster Seats . 42
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Child Seats . 34
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 27, 30
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Inf ants . 32
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Large Children . 41 .........................................
LATCH . 36
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Risks with Airbags . 28
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Small Children . 33
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Tethers . 40
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Warning Labels . 46
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 28
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 35
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Lower Anchors . 36
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Selecting . 34
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Tether Anchor Points . 40
Claning ...................................
Seat Belts . 174
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Clock . 115
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Clutch Fluid . 168
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CO in the Exhaust . 220
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Coat Hook . 84
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare Tire . 188
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Console Compartment . 83
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Consumer Inf ormation . 224
Continuously Variable Transmission
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(CVT) . 142
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
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Adding . 162 ....................................
Checking . 126
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Proper Solution . 162
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 219
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Cup Holders . 83
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 224
Index
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CONT INUED
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 92
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 179
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Radio Thef t Protection . 114
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Readiness Codes . 201, 222
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 173
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Rear Seat Access . 74
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Rear Seat, Folding . 76
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Rear View Mirror . 80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 64
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 73
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Ref ueling . 123
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Reminder Indicators . 51, 52
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Remote Transmitter . 71
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 176
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Engine Oil and Filter . 160
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Fuses . 204
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Light Bulbs . 170
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Schedule . 151
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Spark Plugs . 214
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Timing Belt . 169
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Tires and Wheels . 181
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Wiper Blades . 176 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 226
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 126, 162
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Restraint, Child . 27
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Reverse Gear Position . 139, 143
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Roof Rack . 132
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Rotation, Tire . 181
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 226
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 46
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 174
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
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Maintenance . 19 Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 54
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 18
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Seats . 73
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Seats, Folding Rear . 76
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Selecting a Child Seat . 34
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Serial Number . 212
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Service Intervals . 153
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Service Manual . 227
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Service Station Procedures . 123
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Setting the Clock . 115
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
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Side Airbags . 9, 24
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Of f Indicator . 26, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 172
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Signaling Turns . 62
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Snow Chains . 183
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Snow Tires . 182
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Socket, Accessory Power . 85
Index
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Sound System . 92
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 188
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Specif ications . 215
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Spark Plugs . 214
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Specif ications . 214
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Speed Control . 117
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Speed Limiter . 137, 140, 144
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 26
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Airbag Service . 26
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works . 26
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 25
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 24
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SRS Indicator . 25, 54
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 68
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Starting the Engine . 135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 135
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With a Dead Battery . 196
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State Emissions Testing . 222
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 197 Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 65
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 68
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 117
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Stereo Sound System . 92
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Storing Your Vehicle . 185
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,21
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Servicing . 26
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SRS Indicator . 25, 54
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil . 160
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 173
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 187
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Tape Player . 111
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 216
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Emissions Control Systems . 219
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Oxygenated Fuels . 122
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 220, 221
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Tether Anchor Points . 40 ................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 114
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 220, 221
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 65
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Time, Setting the . 115
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Timing Belt . 169
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Tire Chains . 183
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 189
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Tires . 178
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Air Pressure . 179
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Checking Wear . 180
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Compact Spare . 188
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 216
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Inf lation . 178
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Inspection . 180
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Labeling . 218
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Maintenance . 181
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Replacing . 181
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Rotating . 181
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Snow . 182
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Specif ications . 215
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Tools, Tire Changing . 189
Towing
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A Trailer . 148
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Emergency Wrecker . 209
Index
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