2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID key

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5. In
cold weather, conventional starter
is used instead of the IMA system
starter. This is normal.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds before trying again.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Starting
theEngine
Starting in Cold Weather
Driv ing
165
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .

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To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shift lever, then pull the lever.
YoucannotshiftoutofParkwhen
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. This
position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontoftheshiftlever
to move it. 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. 169
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR StoL
LtoS
StoD
DtoN DtoS
NtoD RtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
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Park (P) Shif t L ock Release
Shif ting
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
167
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON

Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the shif t lever side.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press 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 it
checked by your dealer.
Putaclothonthenotchof the
shif t lock release slot cover. Using
a small f lat-tipped screwdriver or a
metal f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry
on the notch of the cover to
remove it.
Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pressing the release button does
not shif t the transmission out of
Park:
Insert a key into the shift lock
release slot.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
169
SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE SLOT RELEASE
BUTTON
NOTCH COVER

If you open the driver’s door when
Auto Stop is active, the indicator will
blink and you will hear a continuous
beep. The beep will stop when you
close the door.
With the driver’s door open, you will
hear a continuous beep even if the
Auto Idle Stop f unction is
deactivated and the engine restarts.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position and remove
the key if you are getting out of the
vehicle.
The indicator blinks as a reminder
that the engine has stopped because
of the Auto Idle Stop f unction. You
cannot restart the engine with the
ignition switch when this indicator is
blinking. A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
171
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR

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 ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
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. Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need
a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on 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 ).
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
222

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Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .190
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .100
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Air Pressure, Tires .208
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Antif reeze .192 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 174
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Operation .174
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .79
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Armrest .91
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Audio System .106
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Auto Idle Stop . 170, 171
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity,Fluid .242
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Checking Fluid Level . 195
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Shif ting .167
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 169Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 228
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Jump Starting .223
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Maintenance .212
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .96
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
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Bulb Replacement .200
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Fluid .196
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Pad Wear Indicator . 174
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Parking .94
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
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Braking System .173
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .73
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Jacking up the Vehicle .217
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Jack, Tire .217
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Jump Starting .223
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Keys .76
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Label, Certif ication .240
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .197
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Indicator .60
.........................................
Parking .73
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Turn Signal .73
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Load Limits .159
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .65
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .166
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Glove Box .96
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .197
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .197
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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High Beam Indicator .60
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Reminder Beeper .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .197
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirrors .94
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High Altitude, Starting at .165
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
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Hood, Opening the .152
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Horn .71 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .240
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .76
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .248
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .57
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Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchors .47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire .208
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Pressures .208
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Inside Mirror .93
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Inspection, Tire .209
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .58
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Interior Lights .97
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Introduction .i
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Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Fuel Fill Door .151
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .86
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Low Coolant Level .154
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .242
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Maintenance .177
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Minder .179
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .184
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Record . 186-187
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Saf ety .178
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 229
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Meters, Gauges .57, 64
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Methanol in Gasoline .150
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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MP3/WMA .112 ...................
Neutral Gear Position .168
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New Vehicle Break-in .150
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .240
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .150
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Odometer .64
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Odometer,Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .152
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Selecting Proper Viscosity .189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .247
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator .67
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Overheating, Engine .225
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .184
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Oxygenated Fuels .150 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .74
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .172
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Parking Brake .94
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 58, 230
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn .172
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PGM-FI System .248
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Playing the Radio .108
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Playing a Disc .112
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Playing a PC Card .129
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .34
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General Guidelines .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Small Children .40
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Selecting a Child Seat .41
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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