2007 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN key

If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and press the release button to
shif t f rom Park to Reverse. To shif t
from Reverse to Neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift. This position is similar
to D, except only the first three
gears are selected instead of all f ive.
Use D when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain, or to provide engine braking
when going down a steep hill. D can
also keep the transmission f rom
cycling between third and f ourth
gears in stop-and-go driving.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for the vehicle speed
and acceleration. You may notice the
transmission shif ting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up f aster. Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Press on the brake pedal when you
are moving the shif t lever f rom
Neutral to another gear.
This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
of f or starting the engine. To shif t
outofPark,youmustpressonthe
brake pedal and have your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Press the
release button on the bottom of the
shif t lever to move it.
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Shif t L ock ReleaseReverse (R)
Drive (D )
Drive (D) Neutral (N)
Park (P)
3
Automatic Transmission
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Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover next to the
shif t lever. Use a small f lat-tipped
screwdriverorfingernailfileto
remove the cover. Caref ully pry
of f the edge of the cover.Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.
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2.
3.4.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission
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COVER

Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral.
Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall
thecover.Makesurethenotchon
the cover is on the lef t side.
Depress the brake pedal and
restart the engine. If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
5.
6.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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RELEASE
BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear. Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
damage the rear brakes. the front wheels away from the
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire. Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
U.S. EX, EX-L, and 6-cylinder models Canadian SE, EX-L, and 6-cylindermodels
Parking T ips
Parking
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curb and set the parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
transmission, put it in reverse gear
partially set can overheat or curb and set the parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual

In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Do
you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
ch arged or the connections are
co rroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page
). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ). Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need
a qualified mechanic to find the
problem. See
on page .
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235 248 262
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .102
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Usage .104
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Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation .180
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity, Fluid .268
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Shif ting .173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
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Jump Starting .248
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Maintenance .235
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Specif ications .269
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
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Fluid .215
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Parking .95
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System Indicator . 59, 255
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Wear Indicators .179
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Braking System .179
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights .218
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Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen .218
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Capacities Chart .268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 122, 128
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CD Player .122
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CD Pocket, Center .98
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Certif ication Label .266
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Chains .234
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Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
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When to .193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Child Seats .34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
Index
AB
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .104
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
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Filter, Oil .206
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
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Shif ting the .170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake .215
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Clutch .215
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Manual Transmission . 213, 214
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Power Steering .216
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Windshield Washer . 210
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Four-way Flashers .71
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Fuel .154
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline .154
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box .100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints . 15, 87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Heated Mirror .91
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .148
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch .215
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
Index
F
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INDEX
III

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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 228
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Inside Mirror .90
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Inspection, Tire .230
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Installing a Child Seat .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Using LATCH .44
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Introduction .i
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Keys .74
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 241
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Jack, Tire .241
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Jump Starting .248
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Label, Certif ication .266 .................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .21
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .218
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Indicator .57
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .156
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Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door .77
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Trunk .82
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Low Coolant Level .160
Lower Gear, Downshifting to ..........................................
a . 172, 175
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 253
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 268
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Luggage .164
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
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Odometer .64
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
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New Vehicle Break-in . 154
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Normal Shif t Speeds .171
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 266
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Maintenance .191
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Minder .193 199 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .198
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Record .200
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Saf ety .192
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 213
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Mirrors, Adjusting .90
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Modif ications .163
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Moonroof .94
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Closing Manually .256
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Operation .94
Index
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