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Interior Convenience Items
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VANITY MIRROR GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
:If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER
SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKET
SIDE POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET MAP POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER
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Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Another accessory power socket is in
the center console compartment.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps). To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.OnEXandSimodels
Interior Convenience Items
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUN VISOR
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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MODE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
If equipped TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the or A/C
button cancels MAX A/C. On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page ).
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
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If equipped
If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Mode Control
Features
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Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ). Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ). Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
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6.
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10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
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Gasohol .180
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Gasoline .180
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
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Manual Transmission .196
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Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirrors .101
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Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
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High Beam Lever .70
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
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Horn .68
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Hydraulic Clutch .231
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
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If the Engine Overheats . 261
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If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 284
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
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Charging System . 57,263
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .180
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Economy .185
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement . 180
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Oxygenated .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Fuse Locations .270
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Fuses, Checking the .266
Index
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IV
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High Beam .61
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights ON .62
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure .57,263
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Maintenance Minder .60,209
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Malf unction Lamp .264
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REV Limit .60
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Security System .62
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Side Airbag Of f .58
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SRS .58
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Trunk Open .61
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .59
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Washer Level .61
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel .55,57
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Inf ant Restraint .37
Inf ant Seats
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Installing .40
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .242
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Inf ormation Display .63
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Inside Mirror .100
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Inspection, Tire .243
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Installing a Child Seat .40 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,54
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Instrument and Controls .53
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Interior Lights .106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .254
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Jack, Tire .253
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Jump Starting .259
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Keys .74
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Label, Certif ication .276
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Lane Change, Signaling .70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH System .41
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .232
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Indicators .55, 57
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Parking .70 ..................................
Turn Signal .70
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Load Limits .189
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .181
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Power Door .78
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .185
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57,263
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 278
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 188
Index
INDEX
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Maintenance .207
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Items .212,215
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Minder .209
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Minder Indicator .60,209
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .214
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Record .216-217
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Saf ety .208
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,264
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Manual Transmission .195
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Checking Fluid Level .229
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Shif ting .195
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Mats, Floor .238
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline .180
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Mirrors, Adjusting .100
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .187
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Moonroof .98
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MP3.127,147,156
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Neutral Gear Position .199 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .180
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Normal Shif t Speeds .196
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .276 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .202
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Parking Brake .101
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .58,265
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Parking Lights .70,235
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .202,285
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PC Card .147
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PGM-FI System .284
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Playing a Disc .126,146
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Playing a PC Card .146
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Pollen Filter .239
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Power Door Locks .78
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Power Socket Locations .102,104
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Power Windows .96
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .193
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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 .16
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .222
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .183
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Pressure Indicator .57,263
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .221
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .283
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Outside Mirrors .100
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Overheating, Engine .261
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .214
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
Index
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