2005 HONDA PILOT oil

CONT INUED
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 212
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Hazard Warning Button . 73
........................................
Headlights .71
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Aiming .208
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 63
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 71
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Low Beams, Turning on . 71
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 208
...................................
Turning on .71
...................................
Headphones .135
..............................
Head Restraints .87
.................................
Heated Mirror .89
...................................
Fan, Interior .100
...........................................
Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 147
Filters ...............................................
Oil .200
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 225
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
..........................................
Brake .206
..........................
Power Steering .207 ................
Windshield Washers . 203
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 85
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Fuel .146
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Cap Message .68
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Fill Door and Cap .147
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 146
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .147
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Fuses, Checking the .239
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 150
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Gasoline .146
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 146
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Tank, Filling the .147
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Gas Station Procedures . 147
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
...............................................
Fuel .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .174 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .174
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 160
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Glove Box .96
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .174
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,234
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 199
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Overheating .232
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Specif ications .247
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Speed Limiter .162
.......................................
Starting .159
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .252
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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INDEX
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Heater, Seat .82
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Heating and Cooling .100
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High Altitude, Starting at . 159
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
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High-mount Brake Light . 211
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .140
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Hood, Opening the .148
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 244
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 252
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Immobilizer System .75
...
Important Handling Inf ormation . iii
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 216
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Inside Mirror .88
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Inspection, Tire .217 Installing a Child Seat
...........................................
LACH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Instrument Panel .5 ,57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Introduction .i
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Keys .75
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 226
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Jack, Tire .225
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Jump Starting .230
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Label, Certif ication .244
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lights .71, 97
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Bulb Replacement .208
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Indicator .57 .........................................
Parking .71
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limits .154
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .147
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Glove Box .96
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door .78
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Low Coolant Level .149
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,234
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Lower Anchor .43
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
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Luggage .153
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Maintenance .187
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .191
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Record .195-197
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Required Indicator .65
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Saf ety .188
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Schedule .192-194
Index
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CONT INUED
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58,235
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 84
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Modif ications .152
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Neutral Gear Position . 161
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New Vehicle Break-in . 146
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 244..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .161
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Parking .167
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Parking Brake .93
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .59, 236
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Parking Lights .71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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Playing the Radio .106
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Playing a CD .111
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Playing the CD Changer . 113,114
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Playing a Tape .119
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PGM-FI System .252
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Power Seat Adjustments . 83
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Power Socket Locations . 94
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Power Windows .90
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Radiator Overheating . 232
Radio/CD Sound ........................................
System .106
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Readiness Codes .254
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Rear A/C Unit .105
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 129
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Rear Entertainment System . 125
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 210
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Rear View Mirror .88
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 83-86
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Audio Controls . 122
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 146
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
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Of f -Highway Driving . 183
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Of f -Road Precautions . 183
Oil ........................
Change, How to .200
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Change, When to . 192,193
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Checking Engine .149
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Pressure Indicator . 58,234
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .199 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .89
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Overheating, Engine .232
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 191
Index
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INDEX
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Remote Control (RES) . 131
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Remote Transmitter .79
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 200
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Floor Mats .213
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .208
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Schedule .192-194
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Timing Belt .205
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Tires .218
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Wiper Blades .214
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 149
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 161
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Roof Rack .153
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Rotation, Tire .214
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 260
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .213
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 58
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System Components . 23
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .82
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Seats .83
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Folding the Second Seat . 85
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Folding the Third Seat . 86
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Head Restraints .87
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Reclining the Second Seat . 85
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Reclining the Third Seat . 86
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Third Seat Access .85
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Seats, Adjusting the . 83-86
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Security System .137
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Serial Number .244
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Service Intervals .189 .............................
Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures . 147
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Setting the Clock .124
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .160
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 160
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Shif t Lock Release .163
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .212
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Side Airbags .11, 28
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Cutof f Indicator .30, 58
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .219
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Sound System .106
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .224
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Specif ications .247
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Specif ications Charts . 246
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Speed Control .138
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
Index
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How Your Front Airbags.........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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Starting the Engine .159
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .159
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With a Dead Battery . 230
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State Emissions Testing . 254
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 230
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Buttons .122, 138
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Stereo Sound System . 106
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Storing Your Vehicle .222
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Sunglasses Holder .96
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Sun Visor .96
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30 ,58
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .200 ......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 210
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 223
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Tape Player .119
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Emissions Control Systems . 251
..........
State Emissions Testing . 254
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .253
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 105
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Temperature, Outside . 67
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 254
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection .123
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 253
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Time, Setting the .124
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Timing Belt .205
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Tire Chains .220
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 225
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .165 ...............................................
Tires .216
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Air Pressure .216
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Checking Wear .217
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Compact Spare .224
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Inf lation .216
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Inspection .217
..............................
Maintenance .218
...................................
Replacing .219
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Rotating .218
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Snow .219
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Specif ications .247
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Tools, Tire Changing . 225
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Wrecker . 237
....
Equipment and Accessories . 179
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Traction Devices .220
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .182
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Weight Limit .175
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Trailer Driving Tips .180
Index
INDEX
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VII

Transmission...............
Checking Fluid Level . 204
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Fluid Selection .204
..............
Identif ication Number . 244
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Shif ting the Automatic . 160
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Treadwear .248
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Trip Meter .66
....................................
Turn Signals .71
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .223
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Unleaded Gasoline .146
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 201 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
....................
Warranty Coverages .259
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 203
............................
Level Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
............
Alignment and Balance . 218
..........................
Compact Spare .224
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Nut Wrench .227
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 90
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .101, 103
.......................................
Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .214 .....................................
Operation .70
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .70
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Worn Tires .217
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 154
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Vehicle Dimensions .246
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 244
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .171
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VSA of f Switch .172
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Vehicle Storage .222 .................................................
VIN .244
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Viscosity, Oil .199
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VTM-4 Lock .164
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Power Steering Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Compact Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 207
206
205
199
204
20.34 US gal (77.0)