2007 HONDA FIT oil filter

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .166
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Maintenance Minder .167
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Maintenance Record .174
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Fluid Locations .176
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Adding Engine Oil .177
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .178
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Engine Coolant .180
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Windshield Washers .182
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Transmission Fluid .183
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Automatic Transmission .183
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Manual Transmission .184
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .185
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Lights .186
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .192
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Floor Mats .192
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Audio Antenna .193
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Dust and Pollen Filter .194
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Wiper Blades .194
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Wheels .197
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Tires .197
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Checking the Battery .203
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Vehicle Storage .204
245
Maintenance
Maint enance
165

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Maintenance Minder
173
: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance items in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
2:
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the maintenance
minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission fluid
changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) .
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
Automatic transmission1
1
2
Maintenance Minder

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
1.
2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT

Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
179
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
3.8 US qt (3.6
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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Specif ications
232
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
157.4 in (3,999 mm)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
60.0 in (1,524 mm)
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm) 91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
)
10.4 : 1
Fuel tank
Engine oil 10.8 US gal (41
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
4.4 US qt (4.2) Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13 0.98 US gal (3.7
)
1.00 US gal (3.8
)
2.5 US qt (2.4
)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .149
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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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
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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
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If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .219
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 160
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
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PGM-FI System .238
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Pollen Filter .194
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Power Door Locks .78
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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
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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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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
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Remote Transmitter .82
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 194
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Engine Oil and Filter . 178
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Fuses .221
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Light Bulbs .186
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Tires .200
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Wiper Blades .195
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 244
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 136, 180
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 153
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Rotation, Tire .200
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 244
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .192
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Detachable Anchor .92
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 18, 60
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .85
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Select/Reset Knob .66
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Serial Number .230
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Service Intervals .167
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Service Manual .245
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Service Station Procedures . 133
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Setting the Clock .125
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 151
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Shif t Lock Release .155
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Side Airbags . 9, 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .201
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Sound System .105
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Spare Tire .206
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Spark Plugs .232
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Specific ations . 232, 233
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Speed Control .127
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Speed Limiter . 150, 154
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service .32
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Airbag System Components . 22
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
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