2006 HONDA RIDGELINE belt

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .224
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Maintenance Minder .225
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Maintenance Record .233
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Fluid Locations .235
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Adding Engine Oil .236
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Changing the Oil and Filter .237
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Engine Coolant .239
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Windshield Washers .240
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .241
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .242
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Transf er Assembly Fluid .243
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Brake Fluid .243
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Power Steering Fluid .244
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Timing Belt .244
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Lights .245
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .251
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Floor Mats .252
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Wiper Blades .253
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Tires .255
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Checking the Battery .260
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Vehicle Storage .262
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Maintenance Minder
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: Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Maintenance Sub Items
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE dUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
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If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-
powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or
trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer
temperatures or frequently fully loaded. This requires
transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently
than recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If you regulary drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission and transfer fluid changed every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F,
43°C), in very low temperatures (under-20°F, -29°C), or towing a
trailer, replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada)
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or
trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress
to fluid or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid
changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at
7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
Remove the cover, then check the
level on the side of the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark, and put the
cover back in place. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Towing a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
COVER
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Reinstall the light assembly.
Reinstall the mounting screw, and
tighten it securely. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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Accessories and Modif ications .180
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets .113
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Additives, Engine Oil .236
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .120
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Usage .121
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Air Outlets (Vents) .122,127
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Air Pressure, Tires .256
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Antif reeze .239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .60,203
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Operation .203
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .160
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .79
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Armrests .98
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Audio System .131,140,146
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone .73,125
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .163 ..............
Automatic Transmission .193
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Capacity, Fluid .292
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Checking Fluid Level .241
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Shif ting .193
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .193
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Shif t Lever Positions .194
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Shif t Lock Release .197
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Auxiliary Input Jack .159
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .66
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Operation .102
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,278
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Jump Starting .274
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Maintenance .260
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Specif ications .293
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .66
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Operation .117
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Bef ore Driving .173
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Belts,Seat .8,19.........................
Beverage Holders .111
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Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .203
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Break-in, New Linings .174
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Fluid .243
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Bulb Replacement .247,248
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Parking .106
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System Indicator .60,280
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Wear Indicators .202
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Braking System .202
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Break-in, New Vehicle .174
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Brightness Control, Instruments .75
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Brights, Headlights .73
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Fan, Interior .121
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Features .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .175
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .252
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Oil .237
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
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Flat Tire, Changing a .265
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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Dead Battery .274
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def rosting the Windows .125
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .242
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .241
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Engine Oil .178
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .202
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Disposal of Used Oil .238
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .61
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .80,81,83
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Lockout Prevention .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .189
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Economy .179
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D3.195
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator .61,91
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Operation .89 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .128
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Economy, Fuel .179
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .274
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Brake System Indicator .280
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .278
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Checking the Fuses .281
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .279
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Overheated Engine .276
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Stuck Vehicle .287
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Towing .286
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Emergency Brake .106
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Emissions Controls .297
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .59,279
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Oil Lif e Display .225
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Oil Pressure Indicator .59,278 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .236
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Overheating .276
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Specif ications .293
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Speed Limiter .196
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Starting .192
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Engine, if it won’t start .273
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .297
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .298
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Label, Certif ication .290
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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Light Control Dial .73 ..................................................
Keys .77 ................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .267
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Jack, Tire .266
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Jump Starting .274
Ignition
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Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .298
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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In-Bed Trunk .92
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Emergency Opener .93
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Open Indicator .66
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .57
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .60
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A/T Temperature .63
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Back Window Open .66
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Bed Lights On .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60
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Charging System .59
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Cruise Control .62
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Door Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .62
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High Beam .62
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In-Bed Trunk Open .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .60
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .62 ........................
Low Oil Pressure .59
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Low Tire Pressure .65
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Maintenance Minder .64
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) .59
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Side Airbag Of f .59
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Seat Belt .59
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SRS .59
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Tailgate Open .61
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Tire Pressure Monitor .65
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TPMS System .65
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .61
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VSA Activation .64
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VSA System .64
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VTM-4.63
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Washer Level .62
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Individual Map Lights .116
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .256
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator .225
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Maintenance Items .228
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Inside Mirror .107
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Inspection, Tire .256 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,56
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Interior Lights .115
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