2005 HONDA CR-V service

µThe tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
248

Customer Service................................
Inf ormation .256
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Warranty Coverages .257
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .258
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Authorized Manuals .259
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
255

Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office. Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you244
Cust omer Service Inf ormat ion
256
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7098

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2006 Honda CR-V
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Honda Service History
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Cargo, How to Carry .150
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .115, 131
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Operation .113, 129
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .134
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CD Changer .111, 125
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .112, 128
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CD Error Messages .112
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CD Player .109, 124
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Center Pocket .95
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Center Table .94
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Certif ication Label .244
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Chains, Tires .216
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Changing a Flat Tire .220
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Changing Oil .194
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How to .194
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When to .187
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Charging System Indicator . 56,233
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 157
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Child Saf ety .32
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Booster Seats .47
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Child Seats .32, 39
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 32..........................................
Inf ants .37
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Large Children .46
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LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33
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Small Children .38
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Tethers .45
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Warning Labels .34
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats .32, 39
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Cleaning Seat Belts .208
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Clock .137
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Clutch Fluid .202
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CO in the Exhaust .251
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Coin Tray .93
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 158
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Consumer Inf ormation . 256
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .196
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Checking .146
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Proper Solution .196
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Temperature Gauge . 62Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
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Cruise Control Operation . 138
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Cup Holders .91
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Customer Service Of f ice . 256
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .59
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Dead Battery .229
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 258
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 101
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Detachable Anchor .85
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Dimensions .246
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Dimming the Headlights . 66,67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
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Engine Oil .145
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 167
Index
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Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating . 231
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Radio/Tape/CD Sound System . 103
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Radio Thef t Protection . 136
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Readiness Codes .234
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 201
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 205
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Rear Seat, Folding .82 ,83
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Rear View Mirror .88
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 65
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 78
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 160
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Ref ueling .143
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Reminder Indicators .55
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Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
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Engine Oil and Filter . 194
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Fuses .237
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Light Bulbs .203 ....................................
Schedule .187
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Tires .211
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Wiper Blades .210
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 258
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .146, 196
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position . 162
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Reverse Lockout .165
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Roof Rack .152
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Rotation, Tire .214
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 258
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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 . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .208
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Detachable Anchor .85
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ......................................
Beeper .56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats, Adjusting the .78
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Select/Reset Button .61
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Serial Number .244
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Service Intervals .187
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Service Manual .259
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Service Station Procedures . 143
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Setting the Clock .137
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 161
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Shif t Lock Release .165
Index
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INDEX
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Side Airbags .9 ,26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .205
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .215
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Sound System .103
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Spare Tire .220
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Spark Plugs .246
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Specif ications .246, 247
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Speed Control .138
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Speed Limiter .160, 164
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service .30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
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Starting the Engine .158
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .158
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With a Dead Battery . 229
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State Emissions Testing . 254
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 231
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 135,138
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Stereo Sound System . 103
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Storing Your Vehicle .218
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Sun Visor .95
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Sunglasses Holder .94
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .194 Table
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Built in .91
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Center .94
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .74
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Open Indicator .59
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Opening the .74
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 205
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 219
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Tape Player .113, 129
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Emissions Control Systems . 251
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Oxygenated Fuels .142
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .253
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Temperature Gauge .62
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Temperature, Outside . 62
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 136
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 253
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69
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Time, Setting the .137
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Tire Chains .216
Index
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