2006 HONDA ELEMENT glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators .54
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Gauges .58
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Trip Meter .58
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Odometer .58
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Fuel Gauge .59
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .59
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Temperature Gauge .59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .60
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .61
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Turn Signal and Headlights .62
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Instrument Panel Brightness .63
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Hazard Warning Button .63
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Rear Window Def ogger .63
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .64
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Keys and Locks .65
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Immobilizer System .66
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Remote Transmitter .67
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Ignition Switch .69
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Door Locks .70
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Power Door Locks .70
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Rear Doors .70
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Hatch .71
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Tailgate .72.................................................
Seats .73
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Seat Adjustments .73
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .74
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FrontSeatArmrests .74
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Head Restraints .75
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Rear Seat Access .75
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Reclining the Front Seats .76
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Folding the Rear Seats .77
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Removing the Rear Seats .79
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Power Windows .81
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Mirrors .82
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .82
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Rear Windows .83
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Parking Brake .83
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Skylight .83
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Interior Convenience Items .86
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Beverage Holders .87
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Accessory Power Sockets .87
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Glove Box .87
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Interior Lights .88
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Ceiling Light .88
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Cargo Area Light .88
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Spotlights .88
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Ignition Switch Light .88
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
and hatch locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart. Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page for
an explanation of their operation.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER
KEYS
(Black) VALET
KEY
(Gray)

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Interior Convenience Items
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CARGO AREA
COIN TRAY
CARGO AREA
SIDE POCKET
DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRROR
RADIO POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
CENTER LOWER POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDERS CEILING POCKET
: If equipped BUNGEE CORDSSEAT-BACK POCKET

These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, and
electrical components in the interior.
Your vehicle has one or two
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a
f ront accessory power socket on the
dashboard above the glove box.
The EX model has another
accessory power socket in the cargo
area on the passenger’s side. 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).
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
Glove Box
A ccessory Power Sockets
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Cargo area side pockets
Glove box
Ceiling pocket (U.S. EX models
and Canadian Y package)
Door pockets
Seat-back pocket (U.S. EX models
and Canadian Y package)
Cargo area (including rear seats
when they are f olded down, f olded
to the side, or removed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof rack (if installed) Seat-back bungees (U.S. EX
models and Canadian Y package)
Carrying Cargo
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CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET DOOR POCKETS
CARGO AREA GLOVE BOX
CEILING POCKET
SEAT-BACK BUNGEES SEAT-BACK POCKET

In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or the proper operation of
the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be properly secured on
the f loor of the cargo area. The net
may not prevent heavy items f rom
being thrown f orward in a crash or a
sudden stop. If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate or the hatch, exhaust gas
can enter the passenger area. To
avoid the possibility of , f ollow the
instructions on page . Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. If youfoldtherearseatsdown,
f old them up, or remove them, tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Optional Separation Net
carbon
monoxide poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .220
Ignition
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Keys .65
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Switch .69
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Timing Control System .228
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Immobilizer System .66
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .53
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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LATCH Anchorage System .39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points .43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .187
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Normal Driving .188
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Inside Mirror .82
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Inspection, Tire .189
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness .63
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Interior Lights .88
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Introduction .i.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .199
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Jack, Tire .197
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Jump Starting .205
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Keys .65
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Gas Station Procedures .126
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .59
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Fuel .59
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .143
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Manual Transmission .141
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Glove Box .87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
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Hatch .71
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Hazard Warning Flashers .63
Headlights
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Aiming .179
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Daytime Running Lights .62
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High Beam Indicator .56
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Reminder Beeper .62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .179
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Turning on .62
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Head Restraints .75
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Heating and Cooling .90
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High Altitude, Starting at .140
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High-Low Beam Switch .62
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .127 ..............................................
Horn .5,60
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Hydraulic Clutch .177
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Label, Certif ication .220
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Lane Change, Signaling .62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,20
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LATCH Anchorage System .39
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .179
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Indicator .53
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Parking .62
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Turn Signal .62
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Load Limits .133
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .69
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .69
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Fuel Fill Door .126
Index
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CONT INUED
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .70
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Tailgate .72
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Low Coolant Level .128
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .54,209
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Lower Anchors .39
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .141
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .222
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Luggage .132
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Maintenance .161
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Owner Maintenance Checks .164
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Record .167-168
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Required Indicator .57
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Saf ety .162
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Schedule .165-166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .54,210
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Manual Transmission .141
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Checking Fluid Level .176
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Shif ting the .141
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Manual Transmission Fluid .176
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Meters, Gauges .53,58
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Mirrors, Adjusting .82...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .131
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Neutral Gear Position .144
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New Vehicle Break-in .124
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Normal Shif t Speeds .142
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .220
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .124
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Odometer .58
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Odometer, Trip .58
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Of f -Highway Driving .157
Oil
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Change, How to .171
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Change, When to .165
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Checking Engine .128
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Pressure Indicator .54,209
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .170
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .227..............................
Outside Mirrors .82
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Overdrive .145
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Overheating, Engine .207
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Owner Maintenance Checks .164
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Panel Brightness Control .63
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Park Gear Position .143
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Parking .147
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Parking Brake .83
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .54,211
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Parking Lights .62
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Parking Over Things that Burn .147
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Playing a Disc .106
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .94
Playing the XM Satellite
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Radio .100
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PGM-FI System .228
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Power Socket Locations .87
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Power Windows .81
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Power Door Locks .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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