2007 HONDA FIT low oil pressure

The U.S. Sport instrument panel is shown. Differences for other models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.219)
(P.60, 218)
(P.60, 218)
(P.65)(P.64)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.18,
60)
(P.31, 61)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.30, 61)(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.62) (P.63)
(P.65)
(P.60,
220)
(P.62)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR

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Ì Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. 135
136
183 185
199
186
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
172

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .206
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Changing a Flat Tire .207
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If the Engine Won’t Start .212
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Jump Starting .214
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If the Engine Overheats .216
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
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Charging System Indicator .218
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .219
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Brake System Indicator .220
..............................................
Fuses .221
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Fuse Locations .224
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Emergency Towing .226
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .227
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
205

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.
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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.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .149
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .145
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Economy .137
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Driving Guidelines .146
Driving with the Paddle .......................................
Shif ters .156
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 194
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Economy, Fuel .137
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Emergencies .205
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Battery, Jump Starting . 214
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Brake System Indicator . 220
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Changing a Flat Tire . 207
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Charging System Indicator . 218
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Checking the Fuses . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 218
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 219
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Overheated Engine . 216
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Towing .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .95
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .226
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Emissions Controls .237
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Emissions Testing, State . 240
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 180
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .63
.........................
If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .219
...................................
Oil Lif e .167
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 177
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Overheating .216
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Specif ications .232
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Speed Limiter . 150, 154
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Starting .148
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Ethanol in Gasoline .132
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 237
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .101
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 133
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .194
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Oil .178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 207
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183
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Brake .185
.........................................
Clutch .185
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Manual Transmission . 184
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Windshield Washer . 182
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Folding the Rear Seat Down . 90
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Folding the Rear Seat Up . 89
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags . 9, 25
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .85
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Airbags . 9, 25
Index
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Fuel .132
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Fill Door and Cap .133
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 132
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Oxygenated .132
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Tank, Ref ueling .133
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Fuel Economy .137
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Fuses, Checking the .222
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 137
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Gasohol .132
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Gasoline .132
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
...........................................
Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 132
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Tank, Ref ueling .133
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Gas Station Procedures . 133
Gauges ...............................................
Fuel .67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 152
..............
Manual Transmission . 149........................................
Glove Box .97
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .141
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 186
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .186
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Tone .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 186
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .100
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High Beam Lever .72
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Hood, Opening the .134
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Horn .4,69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 185
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 230Ignition
..............................................
Keys .75
...........................................
Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 238
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Immobilizer System .76
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 62, 162
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 60, 220
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Charging System . 60, 218
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Check Fuel Cap .67
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Cruise Control .64
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Door and Tailgate Open . 62
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .64
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62
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Fog Lights On .64
...................................
High Beam .64
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High Temperature .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure . 60, 218
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Low Temperature .63
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Maintenance Minder . 65
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 209
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Jack, Tire .207
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Jump Starting .214
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Keys .75
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Malf unction .219
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 31
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Seat Belt Reminder . 18, 60
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Security System .65
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Side Airbag Off . 31, 61
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SRS . 30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard .............................
Warning . 71, 73
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Washer Level .64
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 197
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Recommended Pressures . 198
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .199
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Instruments and Controls . 57
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Interior Lights .98
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Introduction .i .......................
Label, Certif ication .230
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .186
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .71
..................................
Turn Signal .71
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Load Limits .141
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Childproof Door .79 .................................
Power Door .78
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Tailgate .80
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Low Coolant Level .136
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
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Lower Anchors .43
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 232
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 140
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 143
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Maintenance .165
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Minder .167
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Minder Indicator .65
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .172
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Record . 174, 175
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Saf ety .166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 219
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Manual Transmission . 149
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 184
.......................................
Shif ting .149
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 184
Index
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