2005 HONDA S2000 tire pressure

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .158
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Changing a Flat Tire .159
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 164
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Jump Starting .166
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If the Engine Overheats . 167
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
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Charging System Indicator . 170
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 171
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Brake System Indicator . 172
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Closing the Convertible Top . 173
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Fuses .174
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Checking and Replacing . 175
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Fuse Locations .177
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Emergency Towing .179
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 179
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
157

Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.Follow these precautions:
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving.
Do not mount snow chains on it.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not use a compact spare tire
mounted on a rear wheel; it will
damage the limited slip dif f erential
(see page ).
159
Compact Spare Tire
158
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
185
Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Air conditioning
55 W
12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.15 in (3.7 mm)0°30’
6°
215/45R17 87W
245/40R17 91W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M 1°30’
12 V 21 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 55 W(H1)
35 W
12 V Capacity
Under-hood
Interior
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
12 V 5 W
12 V 12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
5W 5W
5W
5W
21 W
Headlights
Daytime running lights
Front turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Front side marker/
parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Interior light
Trunk light
Side turn signal lights See page
178or the fuse box
cover.
See page 177or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type SP-10
19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g) HFC-134a (R-134a) Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
in
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
: High voltage discharge type High
Low
(H1)

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The f ollowing is an
exampleof tiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Rim diameter in inches. Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width). Tire width in millimeters.
R DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
245
40
17 91
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Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
188
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
245/40R17 91W

CONT INUED
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Accessories .105
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 132
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
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Air Conditioning System . 74
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Usage .76
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Air Pressure, Tires .150
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Alcohol in Gasoline .100
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Antif reeze .134
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .41, 119
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Operation .118
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
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Anti-thef t System .94
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Audio Panel .70
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Audio System .78
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 17
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Automatic Speed Control . 95
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Back-up Light Replacement . 144Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 170
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Jump Starting .166
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Maintenance .154
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Specif ications .185
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Bef ore Driving .99
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holder .69
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Booster Seats .32
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Brakes .117
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 118
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
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Fluid .139
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Parking .67
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System Design .118
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System Indicator . 40,172
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Wear Indicators .118
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Braking System .117
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
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Brights, Headlights .48
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Bulb Replacement .140
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Back-up Lights .144
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Headlights .140
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 143............................
Specif ications .185
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Turn Signal Lights . 142,144
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Bulbs, Halogen .140
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Capacities Chart .184
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35
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Cargo, How to Carry .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .90
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CD Changer .90
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CD Changer Error Messages . 92
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CD Error Messages .91
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CD Player .88
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Certif ication Label .182
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Chains, Tires .153
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Changing a Flat Tire .159
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .132
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When to .125
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Charging System Indicator . 40,170
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 113
Index
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INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .166
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
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Defrosting the Windows . 77
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Dif f erential Fluid .138
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Dimensions .184
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Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
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Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
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Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Indicator .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
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Driving Guidelines .112
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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies .157
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Battery, Jump Starting . 166
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Brake System Indicator . 172
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Changing a Flat Tire . 159
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Charging System Indicator . 170
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Checking the Fuses . 174
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Closing the Convertible Top . 173
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Jump Starting .166
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
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Child Saf ety .23
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Booster Seats .32
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Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
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Larger Children .31
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Risk with Airbags .24
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Small Children .27
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Child Seats .28
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Cleaning Seat Belts .145
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Clock .45
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Clutch Fluid .139
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CO in the Exhaust .189
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
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Compact Spare Tire .158
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Consumer Inf ormation . 194
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Controls, Instruments and . 37
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Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
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Checking .104
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Proper Solution .134
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
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System .189
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Cruise Control Indicator . 41
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cup Holder .69
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Customer Service Of f ice . 194
Index
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CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .75
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Features .73
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 101
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .146
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Oil .132
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 159
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .139
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Clutch .139
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Manual Transmission . 137
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Windshield Washer . 136
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
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Four-way Flashers .49
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Fuel .100
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Fill Door and Cap .101
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Gauge .45
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Low Fuel Indicator .42
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Octane Requirement . 100
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Oxygenated .100 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .101
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Fuel Economy .104
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Fuel Station Procedures . 101
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Fuses, Checking the .174
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 171
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Overheated Engine . 167
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Towing .179
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .49
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Emergency Towing .179
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Emissions Controls .189
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Emissions Testing, State . 192
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 134
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
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If It Won’t Start .164
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,170
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 131
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Overheating .167
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Specif ications .184
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Speed Limiter .116
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Start Button .114
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Starting .114
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Ethanol in Gasoline .100
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 189
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Exhaust Fumes .35 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .14
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 104
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Gasohol .100
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Gasoline .100
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Gauge .45
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Low Fuel Indicator .42
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Octane Requirement . 100
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Tank, Ref ueling .101
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Gauges .44
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
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Fuel .45
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .108, 184
Index
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INDEX
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 140
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .140
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
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High Beam Indicator . 42
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Reminder Tone .48
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 140
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Turning on .48
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Heating and Cooling System . 74
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High Beam Lever .48
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Hood, Opening the .102
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Horn .46
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Hydraulic Clutch .139
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .182
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
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Switch .53
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Timing Control System . 190
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Immobilizer System .52 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .40, 172
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Charging System . 40,170
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Cruise Control .41
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Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
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High Beam .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 42
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Low Fuel .42
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Low Oil Pressure . 40,170
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Maintenance Required . 43
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
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Seat Belt .40
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SRS .41
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Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 40...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 149
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Recommended Pressures . 150
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .150
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Installing a Child Seat .28
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Interiors .40
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication .182
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Lane Change, Signaling . 48
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,16
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Keys .51
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 160
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Jack, Tire .159
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Jump Starting .166
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