2007 HONDA FIT check engine light

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 technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
co rroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see 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.
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 ).
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page .
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203 214 76
148 221
226
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
213

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en 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
dipsti ck (see page ). If
the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn off all electri cal
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.
Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
1.
2.
4. 3.
135
177
226
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
218
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.

CONT INUED
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Accessories . 138
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Socket . 98
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Additives, Engine Oil . 177
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 74
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Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 100
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Usage .101
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Air Pressure, Tires .198
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Alcohol in Gasoline .132
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Antif reeze .180
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 62, 162
...................................
Operation .162
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 124
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Audio System .105
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 127
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Automatic Transmission . 151
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Capacity, Fluid .232
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Checking Fluid Level . 183..........................
Paddle Shif ters .156
.......................................
Shif ting .151
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .151
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Shif t Lever Positions . 152
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Shif t Lock Release . 155
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Capacities Chart .232
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Cargo .140
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 60, 218
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Jump Starting .214
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Maintenance .203
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Specif ications .233
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Bef ore Driving .131
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Belts,Seat .8 , 18
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Beverage Holders . 97
..................................
Booster Seats . 50
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 162
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Break-in, New Linings . 132
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Bulb Replacement .190
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Fluid .185
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Parking . 95
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System Indicator . 60, 220 ..........................
System Design .161
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Wear Indicators .161
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Braking System .161
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 132
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights . 71,72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .190
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Brake Lights .190
Front Parking Lights/ ...
Front Side Marker Lights . 188
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Fog Lights .189
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Headlights .186
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High-mount Brake Light . 191
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Specif ications .233
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Taillights .190
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Turn Signal Lights . 188,190
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Bulbs, Halogen .186
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Cargo, How to Carry . 140
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .122
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CD Error Messages .121
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CD Player .112
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Certif ication Label .230
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Chains, Tires .202
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Changing a Flat Tire .207
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Changing Oil .178
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How to .178
......................................
When to .167
...
Charging System Indicator . 60, 218
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 147
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats . 34, 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants .39
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Large Children .49
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .47
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35.................................
Child Seats . 34, 41
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 192
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Cleaning the Wheels .197
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Clock .125
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Clutch Fluid .185
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CO in the Exhaust .237
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 148
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Consumer Inf ormation . 242
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .180
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Checking .136
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Proper Solution .180
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Temperature Indicator . 63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .237
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 127
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Cup Holders .97
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Customer Service Of f ice . 242................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .64
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Dead Battery .214
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 244
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 103
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Detachable Anchor .92
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Dimensions .232
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Dimming the Headlights . 71, 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
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Engine Oil .135
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 161
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Disc Care .122
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Disc Player Error Messages . 121
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Disposal of Used Oil .179
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Power Door Locks .78
Index
D
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Meters, Gauges . 59, 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 132
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 138
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Neutral Gear Position . 153
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New Vehicle Break-in . 132
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Normal Shif t Speeds .150
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 230
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 132
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Odometer .67
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .178
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Change, When to .167
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Checking Engine .135
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Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .177
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .237
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .216
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 172
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Oxygenated Fuels .132
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Radiator Overheating . 216
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Radio/CD Sound System . 105
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Radio Thef t Protection . 124
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Readiness Codes .219
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 190
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Rear Seat, Folding .90
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 150
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Ref ueling .133
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Paddle Shif ters .156
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .152
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Parking .160
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Parking Brake .95
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60, 220
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Parking Lights .71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 160
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
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PGM-FI System .238
...................................
Pollen Filter .194
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Power Door Locks .78
..................
Power Socket Location . 98
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Power Windows .93
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive .147 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
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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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .47
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Using LATCH .43
Index
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
.......................
Starting the Engine .148
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .148
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With a Dead Battery . 214
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State Emissions Testing . 240
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 216
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 127
...................
Stereo Sound System . 105
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Storing Your Vehicle .204
..........................................
Sun Visor .98
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,22
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Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 61
...................
System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .178 Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .62
.................................
Opening the .80
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 191
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 205
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 237
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .132
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .238
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Temperature Indicator . 63
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 124
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 238
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
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Time, Setting the .125
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Tire Chains .202
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 207
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Tire Inf ormation .236
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Tires .197
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Air Pressure .198
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Chains .202
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Checking Wear .199 ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
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Inf lation .197
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Inspection .199
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Labeling .236
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Maintenance .199
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Replacing .200
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Rotating .200
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Snow .201
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Specif ications .233
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Tools, Tire Changing . 207
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .164
................
Emergency Wrecker . 226
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .183
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .184
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Fluid Selection . 183, 184
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Identif ication Number . 231
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Shif ting the Automatic . 151
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Shif ting the Manual . 149
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Treadwear .234
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Trip Meter .66
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Turn Signals .71
Index
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