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If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electrically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
matter how successf ul it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system
will lower braking ef f ectiveness and
create a potential hazard.Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with f ederal, state, province,
and local regulations. Check the
requirements f or the areas where
you plan to tow, and use only
equipment designed f or your vehicle.
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
To help prevent overheating, a
transmission f luid cooler and a
power steering f luid cooler are
required f or trailer towing. These
coolers are available only f rom your
Honda dealer. Honda recommends that any trailer
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.
Seeyourtrailerdealerformore
inf ormation on installing electric
brakes.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Lights
Sway Cont rol
T ransmission Fluid Cooler andPower St eering Fluid Cooler
Driving
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .314
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Maintenance Minder . 315
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Maintenance Record .325
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Fluid Locations .327
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Adding Engine Oil .328
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 329
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Engine Coolant .331
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Windshield Washers .333
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 334
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Brake Fluid .335
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Power Steering Fluid . 336
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Timing Belt .336
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Lights .337
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 343
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Floor Mats .343
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Wiper Blades .344
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Tires .346
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Checking the Battery . 352
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Vehicle Storage .353
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
odometer/trip meter display or
multi-Inf ormation display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf 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.
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regulary drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these 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
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance Minder

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.
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 flushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
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 as shown.If the level is below the lower
mark, remove the f ill plug, and add
f luid to bring it to the upper mark.
Remove the dipstick, and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. 5.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARKLOWER MARK
DIPSTICK

Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
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.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
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
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is indicated on a maintenance
message on the odometer/trip meter
display or on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. Replace the brake f luid according to
thetimerecommendationsinthe
maintenance minder schedule.
6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
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Accessories .284
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .130
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Accessory Power Sockets . 182
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AC Power Outlet .182
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Additives, Engine Oil . 329
Adjustable Driver’s Foot .........................................
Pedals .169
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 29
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
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Air Conditioning System . 188
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Rear A/C Control . 194,197
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Air Outlets (Vents) .191
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Air Pressure, Tires .346
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Alcohol in Gasoline .278
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Antif reeze .331
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65, 300
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Operation .300
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 229
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .130
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Armrests .152
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Audio Controls, Remote . 228................................
Audio System .199
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 124
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Automatic Speed Control . 264
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Automatic Transmission . 294
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 334
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Shif ting .294
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .294
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Shif t Lever Positions . 294
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Shif t Lock Release . 297
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 371
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Jump Starting .367
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Maintenance .352
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Specif ications .387
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Bef ore Driving .277
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Belts, Seat .10, 22
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Beverage Holders .171
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Booster Seats .53 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 300
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Break-in, New Linings . 278
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Bulb Replacement .341
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Fluid .335
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Parking .169
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System Indicator . 63,373
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Wear Indicators .299
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Braking System .299
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, Instruments . 125
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Brights, Headlights .122
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .342
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Brake Lights .341
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Front Parking Lights . 339
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Front Side Marker Lights . 339
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Front Turn Signal Light . 338
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Headlights .337
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Rear Bulbs .341, 342
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Rear Turn Signal Light . 341
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Specif ications .387
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Bulbs, Halogen .337
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 334
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Brake .335
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Power Steering .336
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Windshield Washers . 121
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .205
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Folding the Third Seat . 158
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Four-way Flashers .126
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Front Airbags .11, 27
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Front Seat .148
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Adjusting .149
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Heaters .160
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Airbags .11, 27
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Fuel .278
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Fill Door and Cap .279
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 278
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Ref ueling .279
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Fuses, Checking the .376
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 283.........................................
Gasoline .278
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 278
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Ref ueling .279
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Gas Station Procedures . 279
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .71
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Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
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Glove Box .180
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .307
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 337
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 126
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Headlights .122
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Aiming .337
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Automatic Lighting Off . 124 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 125
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Chime .122
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 337
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Turning on .122
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Headphones .260
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Head Restraints .152
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Heated Mirror .168
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Heater, Seat .160
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Heating and Cooling .188
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High Altitude, Starting at . 293
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High-Low Beam Switch . 122
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .267
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Hood, Opening the .280
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Horn .5,120
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384
Ignition ............................................
Keys .128
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Switch .130
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Timing Control System . 393
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Immobilizer System .129
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 355
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 392
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .393
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 198
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 23
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Thef t Protection .229
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 393
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 127
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Time, Setting the .227
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Timing Belt .336
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Tire Chains .350
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 360
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Tires .346
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Air Pressure .346
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Balancing .348
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Checking Wear .347
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Compact Spare .359
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Inf lation .346
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Inspection .347
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Labeling .390
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Replacing .349 ......................................
Rotating .348
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Snow .350
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Specif ications .387
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Tire Chains .350
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Tools, Tire Changing . 360
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .306
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Emergency Wrecker . 381
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Equipment and Accessories . 308
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Weight Limit .287, 306
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Trailer Loading .308
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Trailer Towing Tips .311
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 334
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Fluid Selection .334
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Identif ication Number . 384
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Shif ting the Automatic . 294
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Treadwear .388
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Trip Meter .72, 77
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Turn Signals .122
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .355
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388........................
Unleaded Gasoline .278
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Upper Glove Box .180
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 330
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Vanity Mirror .176
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 287,306
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Vehicle Dimensions .386
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 384
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Vehicle Storage .353
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Ventilation .191
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VIN .384
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Viscosity, Oil .328
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .399
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 333
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Level Indicator .69
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Operation .121
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