2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN automatic transmission fluid

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .146
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Maintenance Schedule . 147
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Maintenance Record .151
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Fluid Locations .153
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Adding Engine Oil .154
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 155
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Engine Coolant .157
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Windshield Washers .158
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 159
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 160
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Timing Belt .160
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 161
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Power Steering Fluid . 162
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Hood Latch .162
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Lights .163
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 169
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Floor Mats .169
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Wiper Blades .170
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Tires .172
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Checking the Battery . 178
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Vehicle Storage .179
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
149
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page .
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Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions: Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Canadian Owners
150
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
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Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule
except in dusty conditions)
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128 100
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop 110
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224150
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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See information on maintenance and
emission warranty on page . See timing belt on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions. Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000
km) or 2 years. See dust and pollen filter on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 1:
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
153
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)

Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely. Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the upper mark.Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. To thoroughly f lush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and ref ill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do
this three times. Then drain and
ref ill the transmission a f inal time.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
in the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
159
DIPSTICKUPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5
9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11
PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Front
Rear
Approx.
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Spark Plug Gap: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
1
2 3
4
3
4
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2
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0.1 mm

CONT INUED
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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .71
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Accessory Power Socket . 86
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Additives, Engine Oil . 155
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
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Airbags, Additional Information . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires .173
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving .173
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Alcohol in Gasoline .213
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Antif reeze .157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 143 ...................................
Operation .143
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .71
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Audio System .92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 117
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid .208
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Checking Fluid Level . 159
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Shif ting .138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 140
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 194
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Jump Starting .190
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Maintenance .178
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Specif ications .209
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Bef ore Driving .121
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Belts, Seat .10, 20
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Beverage Holder .86 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement .166
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Fluid .161
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Parking .141
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System Indicator . 57,196
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Wear Indicators .142
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Braking System .142
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights .65
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .167
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Brake Lights .166
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Front Parking Lights . 165
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Front Side Marker Lights . 165
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Headlights .163
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 166
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Specif ications .209
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 165
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Bulbs, Halogen .163
Index
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INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil .156
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks .72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart .208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .113
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Operation .112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .99
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .206
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Chains .177
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Changing a Flat Tire .183
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .155
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When to .149
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Charging System Indicator . 56,194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the .115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid .161
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CO in the Exhaust .215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .157
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel .126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Index
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