2007 HONDA ACCORD COUPE warning

Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2.
1.
7.
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
274
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
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.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
). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
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.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
1. 2. 3. 4. 188
232
285
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
276
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.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
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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. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which 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. Warning: 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.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature A,B,C
T echnical Inf ormation
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Economy, Fuel . 190
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Emergencies . 263
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 280
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Jump Starting . 272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
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Overheated Engine . 274
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Towing . 285
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Emergency Brake . 96
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 285
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 81
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Emissions Controls . 297
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Emissions Testing, State . 300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 236
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Additives . 233
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start . 270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 277
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Oil Lif e Display . 221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic . 233
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 232
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Overheating . 274
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting . 199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 184
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 297
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Exhaust Fumes . 50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 15
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 60
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Dead Battery . 272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions . 290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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Power Door Locks . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 200
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 197
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Economy . 190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control . 121
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 252
Index
INDEX
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Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
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Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 252
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Oil . 233
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Brake . 243
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Clutch . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 238
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
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Front Seat . 82, 84
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Adjusting . 82, 84
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Heaters . 90
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 184
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Oxygenated . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Fuel Economy . 190
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Fuse Locations . 283
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Fuses, Checking the . 280
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasohol . 184
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Gasoline . 184
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 203
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 246
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Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 70
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
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Lights On Indicator . 60
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 87
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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Heated Mirrors . 96
Index
G H
F
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Keys . 74
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Heater, Seat . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 178
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 186
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Horn . 67
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 267
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Jack, Tire . 266
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Jump Starting . 272
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 288
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If the Engine Overheats . 274
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 270
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
...........................................
Switch . 76
............
Timing Control System . 298
........................
Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 55, 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 58, 278
................
Charging System . 57, 276
...........................
Check Fuel Cap . 65
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Cruise Control . 62 ................
Door and Trunk Open . 61
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 60
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High Beam . 60
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
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Lights On . 60
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Low Fuel . 60
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Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
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Maintenance Minder . 61
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Malf unction Lamp . 57, 277
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 29
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Seat Belt Reminder . 17, 57
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Security System . 61
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Side Airbag Of f . 58
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SRS . 58
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
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Washer Level . 60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
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Inf ant Seats . 37
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 255
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Recommended Pressures . 256 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 63
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Check Fuel Cap . 65
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Engine Oil Lif e . 221
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Maintenance Items . 224
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Odometer . 63
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Outside Temperature . 65
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Tripmeter . 64
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Inside Mirror . 95
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Inspection, Tire . 256
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
Index
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Treadwear . 294
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Treadwear Indicators . 257
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Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 81
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Cargo Net . 196
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Emergency Opener . 81
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Hooks . 196
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Opening the . 81
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Open Monitor Indicator . 61
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Turn Signals . 69
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Button, Hazard . 71
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Warning Labels, Location of . 51
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Warranty Coverages . 303
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 238
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Level Indicator . 60
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 257
..........................
Compact Spare . 264 ...............................
Nut Wrench . 266
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Replacing . 258
Windows ...............................
Auto Reverse . 92
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Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
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Def roster . 111, 115, 120
.......................................
Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 252
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 257
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 285
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 263
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Unleaded Gasoline . 184
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 235
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Using a Booster Seat . 47
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Vanity Mirror . 101
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions . 290, 292
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 288 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 211
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VSA System Indicator . 62, 211
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 62, 211
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VSA Of f Switch . 212
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Vehicle Storage . 262
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Ventilation . 110
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VIN . 288
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Viscosity, Oil . 233
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Voice Control System . 117, 149
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