2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE engine overheat

The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission, the lockout system
prevents you from shifting directly from
fifth to reverse instead of sixth
(see page ).
When shif ting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shif t to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. When
you are not shif ting, do not rest your
f oot on the clutch pedal. This can
cause your clutch to wear out f aster. Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
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On 4-cylinder models with 5-speed
manual transmissionOn EX-V6 model with 6-speed manualtransmission
Manual T ransmission
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5-speed M/T 6-speed M/T
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Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At
higher speeds, the trailer may sway
or af f ect vehicle handling. If you
have an automatic transmission, use
D position when towing a trailer on
level roads. When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shifts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
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Making T urns and Braking
T owing Speeds and Gears Driving on Hills
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ingDriving Saf ely With a T railer
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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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 .264
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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If the Engine Won’t Start .270
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Jump Starting .272
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If the Engine Overheats .274
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Closing the Moonroof .279
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Fuses .280
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Fuse Locations .283
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Emergency Towing .285
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. 1.
7.
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
274
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Put the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and watch
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
befo re checking the radiato r.
If
you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperatu re
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
th en continue driving.
If the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark. Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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10.
11.
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4.
5.
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .272
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Jump Starting .272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
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Manually Closing Moonroof .279
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Overheated Engine .274
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Towing .285
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Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Emissions Controls .297
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Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
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Additives .233
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .277
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Oil Lif e Display .221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .274
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline .184
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .297
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .15
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Daytime Running Lights .70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .60
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Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def ogger, Rear Window .72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions .290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .77
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .200
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .121
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Keys .74
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Heater, Seat .90
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High Altitude, Starting at .199
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .178
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .186
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Horn .67
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Hydraulic Clutch .244
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Jacking up the Vehicle .267
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Jack, Tire .266
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Jump Starting .272
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .288
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If the Engine Overheats .274
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If the Engine Won’t Start .270
Ignition
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Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System .298
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators . 55, 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 58, 278
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Charging System . 57, 276
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Check Fuel Cap .65
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Cruise Control .62 ................
Door and Trunk Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .60
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High Beam .60
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights On .60
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Low Fuel .60
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Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
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Maintenance Minder .61
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Malfunc tion Lamp . 57, 277
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Passenger Airbag Off . 29
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Seat Belt Remider . 17, 57
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Security System .61
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Side Airbag Of f .58
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SRS .58
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
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Washer Level . 60
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Indicators, Instrument Pan el . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .37
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Inf ant Seats .37
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .255
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Recommended Pressures .256 ........................
Inf ormation Display .63
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Check Fuel Cap .65
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Engine Oil Lif e .221
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Maintenance Items .224
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Odometer .63
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Outside Temperature .65
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Tripmeter .64
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Inside Mirror .95
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Inspection, Tire .256
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Interior Lights .102
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Introduction .i
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Outside Temperature .65
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Overheating, Engine .274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .226
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Oxygenated Fuel .184
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Radiator Overheating .274
Radio/CD Sound
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System .124
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .277
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .250
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Rear Seat Access .85 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Reclining the Seat Backs .82,84
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .201
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Recommended Tire Pressures .256
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Ref ueling .185
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Reminder Indicators . 55, 56
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Engine Oil and Filter .233
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Fuses .280
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Light Bulbs .246
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Schedule .221
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Tires and Wheels .258
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Wiper Blades .252
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .304
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 189, 236
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Restraint, Child .32
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Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .204
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Parking .207
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Parking Brake .96
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator . 58, 278
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Parking Lights .69
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .299
Passenger Airbag Of f .......................................
Indicator .29
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PGM-FI System .298
Playing the,
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AM/FM Radio . 126, 136, 150
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XM
Saterllite Radio . 139, 153
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CDs . 129, 141, 155
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Tape . 134, 147, 161
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Pocket, Coin .100
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Pollen Filter .252 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
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Power Socket Locations .100
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Power Steering Fluid .245
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Power Windows .91
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .15
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Preparing to Drive .198
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
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Protecting Children . 32, 37
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
Index
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