2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID light

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ÎThe United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page .
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f . As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation
207

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (CVT) or 5th (M/T). Do not usethecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer. Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 189
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Jump Starting .184
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Maintenance .173
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Specif ications .203
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Bef ore Driving .111
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Belts,Seat .8,18 .............................
Beverage Holder .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
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Break-in, New Linings . 112
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Bulb Replacement .161
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Fluid .158
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 54,191
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Wear Indicators .138
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Braking System .138
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 112
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .162
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Brake Lights .161
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Front Parking Lights . 160
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Front Side Marker Lights . 160
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Headlights .159
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High-mount Brake Light . 163
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 161
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Specif ications .203
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Accessories .119
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
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Accessory Power Socket . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 151
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 26
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Airbag Service .26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .26
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 24
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 86
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Air Pressure, Tires .168
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High Speed Driving . 169
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Normal Driving .169
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Antif reeze .153
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .54, 139
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Operation .139 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 106
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .72
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Audio System .93
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Auto Idle Stop .129, 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 108
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131
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Capacity,Fluid .202
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Checking Fluid Level . 156
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Shif ting .132
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .131
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Shif t Lever Positions . 131
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Shif t Lock Release . 134
Index
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Bulb Replacement....................
Turn Signal Lights . 160
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Bulbs, Halogen .159
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Capacities Chart .202
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Carrying Cargo .121
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .105
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Operation .103
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .100
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CD Changer .99
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CD Changer Error Messages . 102
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CD Player Error Messages . 101
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CD Player .98
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .200
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Chains .172
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Changing a Flat Tire .177
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .151
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When to .145
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Charging System Indicator . 54,189 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 126
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Child Saf ety .27
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 27
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Inf ants .32
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Large Children .41
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LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .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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Where Should a Child Sit? . 28
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Clock, Setting the .107
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Clutch Fluid .158
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CO in the Exhaust .207
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 127
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Compact Spare .176
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Consumer Inf ormation . 212
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .153
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Checking .116
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Proper Solution .153
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Temperature Gauge . 63Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .207
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 108
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Cup (Beverage) Holder . 83
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 212
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .57
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Dead Battery .184
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 214
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Def og and Def rost .90
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 90
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Dimensions .202
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 156
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Engine Oil .116
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 159
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .159
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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High Beam Indicator . 56
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Reminder Beeper .66
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 159
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Turning on .66
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Head Restraints .78
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Heating and Cooling .86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 127
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High-Low Beam Switch . 66
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High-mount Brake Light . 163
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Hood, Opening the .115
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Horn .64
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Hydraulic Clutch .158
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
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Switch .72 ............
Timing Control System . 208
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IMA .55
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .53
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Auto Idle Stop . 130,136
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .54, 191
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Charging System . 54,189
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Cruise Control .56
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .57
.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
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High Beam .56
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IMA .55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel .56
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Low Oil Pressure . 54,188
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Maintenance Required . 58
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Seat Belt .53
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Side Airbag Of f .53
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SRS .53
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .56
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Washer Level .56
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Fuel .112
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Fill Door and Cap .113
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 112
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .113
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Fuses, Checking the .192
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 117
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Gasoline .112
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 112
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Ref ueling .113
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Gas Station Procedures . 113
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 63
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 131
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Manual Transmission . 128
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Glove Box .83
Index
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 52
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Inf ant Restraint .32
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchors .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 168
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High Speed Driving . 169
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Normal Driving .169
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Inside Mirror .80
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Inspection, Tire .170
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Instrument Panel .52
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Lights .84
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 178
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Jack, Tire .178
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Jump Starting .184
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Keys .70 .......................
Label, Certif ication .200
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18
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LATCH Anchorage System . 36
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .159
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Indicator .51
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Parking .66
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Turn Signal .66
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Load Limits .122
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door .113
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Power Door .73
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Trunk .74
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Low Coolant Level .116
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Lower Anchors .36
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 128
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,188
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 202
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Luggage .121 ..................................
Maintenance .141
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .144
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Record .147-148
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Required Indicator .58
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Saf ety .142
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Schedule .143-146
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54,190
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Manual Transmission . 128
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 157
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Meters, Gauges .51, 59
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Mirrors, Adjusting .80
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 120
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Neutral Gear Position . 133
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New Vehicle Break-in . 112
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Normal Shif t Speeds .130
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 200
Index
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Octance Requirement, Gasoline . 112
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Odometer .60
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Odometer,Trip .60
Oil ........................
Change, How to .151
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Change, When to .145
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Checking Engine .116
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Pressure Indicator . 54,188
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .150
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .207
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .186
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 144
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Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position .132
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Parking .137
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Parking Brake .81 Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 54,191
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Parking Lights .66
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 137
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PGM-FI System .208
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Playing the Radio .93
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Playing a CD .98
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Power Door Locks .73
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Power Socket Location . 82
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Power Windows .79
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .27
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General Guidelines .27
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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Selecting a Child Seat .34
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Installing a Child Seat .35
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Radiator Overheating . 186
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Radio/CD/Sound System . 93...................
Readiness Codes . 190,210
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .161, 162
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Rear View Mirror .80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 77
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Recommended Shif t Points . 130
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Ref ueling .113
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Reminder Indicators .51
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Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 165
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Engine Oil and Filter . 151
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Floor Mats .165
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Fuses .192
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Light Bulbs .159
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Schedule .143
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Seat Belts .164
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Tires .167
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Wiper Blades .166
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .116, 153
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Restraint, Child .27
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Reverse Gear Position . 133
Index
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Rotation, Tire .171
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 214
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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 ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .20, 164
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 53
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 18
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Seats, Adjusting the .77
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Serial Number .200
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Service Intervals .145-146 ...........................
Service Manual .215
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Service Station Procedures . 113
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Setting the Clock .107
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 131
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Shif t Lock Release .134
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Side Airbags .9 ,24
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Of f Indicator .26, 53
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .161
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .172
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Sound System .93
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .168
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Specif ications .203
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Specif ications .202
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Speed Control .108
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Spotlights .84
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 26
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Airbag Service .26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .26
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 Components .21
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SRS Indicator .25 ,53
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
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State Emissions Testing . 210
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Starting the Engine .127
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .127
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With a Dead Battery . 184
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 186
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
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Stereo Sound System .93
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Storing Your Vehicle .174
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .26
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SRS Indicator .25, 53
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .151
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