2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID engine overheat

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 .216
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Changing a Flat Tire .217
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If the Engine Won’t Start .221
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Jump Starting .223
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If the Engine Overheats .225
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .227
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Charging System Indicator .228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .229
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Brake System Indicator .230
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Fuses .231
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Fuse Locations .235
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Emergency Towing .237
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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The reading on the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood. Safely
pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. 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 temperature
gauge reading comes down to the
midpoint, then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge reading
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 f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see on page ).
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
225
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
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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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.
If
you do not find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark. 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. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
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 reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. 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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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
226
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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DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .163
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Economy .154
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Dust and Pollen Filter .204
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Economy, Fuel .154
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Emergencies on the Road .215
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Battery, Jump Starting .223
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Brake System Indicator .230
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Changing a Flat Tire .217
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Charging System Indicator .228
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Checking the Fuses .213
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .227
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .229
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Overheated Engine .225
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Emergency Brake .94
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emergency Trunk Opener .86
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Emissions Controls .247
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Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .67 ..............
Engine Speed Limiter .168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .62, 229
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62, 227
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Oil, What Kind to Use .189
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Overheating .225
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .165
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .101
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .204
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Oil .190
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing a .217
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .195
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Brake .196 ..................
Windshield Washer .194
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9,21
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Fuel .150
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Fill Door and Cap .151
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .150
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Oxygenated .150
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Reserve Indicator .61
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Fuses, Checking the .231
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Gas Mileage, Improving .154
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Gasohol .150
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Gasoline .150
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Fuel Reserve Indicator. 61
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .150
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Gas Station Procedures .151
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .86
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Low Coolant Level .154
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 242
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Maintenance .177
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Minder .179
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .184
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Record .186-187
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Saf ety .178
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,229
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Meters, Gauges .57, 64
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Methanol in Gasoline .150
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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MP3/WMA .112
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Neutral Gear Position . 168..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 150
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 240..............
Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .172
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Parking Brake .94
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58, 230
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 172
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PGM-FI System .248
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Playing the Radio .109
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Playing a Disc .112
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Playing a PC Card .129
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .34
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General Guidelines .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Selecting a Child Seat .41
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 150
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Odometer .64
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Odometer,Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .153
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .247
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .225
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 184
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
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Protecting Larger Children .48
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
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Maintenance .20, 203
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .18, 59
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt .14, 18
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Seats, Adjusting the .89
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Security System .144
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Serial Number .240
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Service Intervals .185
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Service Manual .255
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Service Station Procedures . 151
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Setting the Clock .119
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 166
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Shif t Lock Release .169
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Side Airbags .9 ,28
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Of f Indicator .30, 59
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Side Curtain Airbags .29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .199
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .211
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Sound System .106
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .216
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Specif ications .243
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Specif ications Charts . 242
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Speed Control .145
Speed-Sensitive Volume .......
Compensation (SVC) . 111, 124
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Radiator Overheating . 225
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Radio/CD/Sound System . 106
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ........................................
System .121
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Readiness Codes . 229, 250
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .200, 201
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Rear View Mirror .93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 89
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 204
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Engine Oil and Filter . 190
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Fuses .232
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Light Bulbs .197
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Maintenance Minder . 179
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Tires .207
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Wiper Blades .205
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20 Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .153, 192
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 168
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Potation, Tire .210
Index
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