2006 HONDA CIVIC warning

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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
215
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
5.
4.
3.
2.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR JACK TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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237
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
229
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. Grade
C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 154
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Emergencies on the Road . 217
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Battery, Jump Starting . 225
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Brake System Indicator . 231
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Changing a Flat Tire . 219
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Charging System Indicator . 229
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Checking the Fuses . 232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 229
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
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Overheated Engine . 226 ...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
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Emergency Flashers . 72
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls . 248
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Emissions Testing, State . 250 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 165, 168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 230
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 229
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 191
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Overheating . 226
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Specif ications . 242
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Starting . 163
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 150
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 247
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
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Auto Door Locking . 79
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Auto Door Unlocking . 81
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks . 78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 164
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 161
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Economy . 154
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Fan, Interior . 102
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Features . 101 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 206
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Oil . 192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 197
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Shif ting the . 164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 196
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Brake . 198
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Clutch . 198
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Locations . 190
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Manual Transmission . 197
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Power Steering . 199
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Windshield Washer . 195
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception . 139
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Folding Rear Seat . 90
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Four-way Flashers . 72
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Front Airbags . 11, 26
Index
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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 . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 151
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Fuses, Checking the . 232
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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 . 63
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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
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 166
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Manual Transmission . 164
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Glove Box . 100 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 220
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Jack, Tire . 219
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Jump Starting . 225
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 240
Ignition
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Keys . 74
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Switch . 77 ............
Timing Control System . 248
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 44
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Lower Anchors . 44
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures . 210
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Inf ormation Display . 65
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Inside Mirror . 96
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Inspection, Tire . 211
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Instrument Panel . 59
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Instrument Panel Lights . 60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Lights . 98
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Introduction . i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 200
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights
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Aiming . 200
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Beeper . 71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 200
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Turning on . 71
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Head Restraints . 89
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Heated Mirrors . 97
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Heating and Cooling . 102
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High Altitude, Starting at . 163
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High-Low Beam Switch . 71
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High-mount Brake Light . 205
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Hood, Opening the . 152
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Horn .5,69
Index
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions . 242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage . 216
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Ventilation . 104
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VIN . 240
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Viscosity, Oil . 191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 253
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels . 150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 249
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Tire Labeling . 246
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Thef t Protection . 142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the . 119
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation . 244
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Tires . 209
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Air Pressure . 210
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Checking Wear . 211
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Compact Spare . 218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation . 209
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Inspection . 211
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Maintenance . 211
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Replacing . 212
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Rotating . 212 ...........................................
Snow . 213
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Specif ications . 243
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing
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A Trailer . 173
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices . 214
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 197
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Fluid Selection . 196, 197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear . 244
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Trip Meter . 66
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Trunk . 84
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Opening . 84
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 71 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline . 150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
Index
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