2007 HONDA S2000 child seat

To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract f ully, then repeat these
steps.To deactivate the lockable retractor
andremoveachildseat,unlatchthe
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
5.
6.
Installing a Child Seat
36

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself :Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comf ortably over the edge of the
seat?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit on a booster seat and
wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we recommend that you
do not carry a larger child, age 12 or
under, as a passenger.
However, the following pages
provide guidelines to help you decide
when a given child may ride in this
vehicle, and how to properly protect
the child.
1.
2. Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
37
Allowing a larger child age 12 or
under to ride in the vehicle can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the
vehicle, adjust the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, use a
booster seat if needed, and
have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly.

Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should use a
booster seat until the lap/shoulder
belt fits them properly without the
booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intendto drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets f ederal
saf ety standards and that you f ollow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
ridesinthisvehicle,movethe
vehicle seat as f ar to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child is
wearing the seat belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
3.
4.
5.
Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
38

If you decide that a child can safely
ride in this vehicl e, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instru ctions and all safety
info rmation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Ch eck that the child’s seat belt is
properly and secu rely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Physically,
a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see page ). If the seat
belt does not f it properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster,
the child should not sit in this vehicle.
To saf ely ride in this vehicle, a child
must be able to f ollow the rules,
including sitting properly, and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout ride.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s airbag inf lates in a
moderate to severe f rontal collision,
the airbag can cause serious injuries
to a child who is unrestrained,
improperly restrained, sitting too
close to the airbag, or out of position.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in this
vehicle. There are other important
f actors you should consider. 37
When Can a L arger Child Ride in
This VehiclePhysical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
39

This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm. Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Protecting L arger Children
40

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Changing Oil
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How to .147
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When to .135
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Charging System Indicator . 46, 186
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .38
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 32
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Larger Children .37
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Risk with Airbags .30
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Small Children .33
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Child Seats .34
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Cleaning Seat Belts .160
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Clock .54
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Clutch Fluid .154
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CO in the Exhaust .207
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
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Compact Spare Tire .174
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Consumer Inf ormation . 212
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Controls, Instruments and . 43
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Convertible Top .70
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Convertible Top Cover . 72
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
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Maintenance .74
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Raising the Convertible Top . 73Coolant
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Adding .149
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Checking .114
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Proper Solution .149
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Temperature Gauge . 53
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .207
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Cruise Control Indicator . 47
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Cruise Control Operation . 106
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Cup Holder .78
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Customer Service Of f ice . 212
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 44
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Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
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Daytime Running Lights . 57
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .182
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 214
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 59
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Defrosting the Windows . 87
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Dif f erential Fluid .153
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Dimensions .202 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 57
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .113
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Directional Signals .57
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 128
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Disposal of Used Oil .149
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 131
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 63
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Monitor Indicator .47
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Power Door Locks .63
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .126
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .121
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Economy .114
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Driving Guidelines .122
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DustandPollenFilter . 161
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Economy, Fuel .114
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Emergencies .173
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Battery, Jump Starting . 182
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Brake System Indicator . 188
Index
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................
(G VWR) . 118, 202
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 155
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .155
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Daytime Running Lights . 57
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High Beam Indicator . 49
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Reminder Tone .57
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 155
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Turning on .57
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Heating and Cooling System . 85
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High Beam Lever .57
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Hood, Opening the .112
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Horn .55
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Hydraulic Clutch .154
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .60 ...........................................
Switch .62
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Timing Control System . 208
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Immobilizer System .61
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 46, 188
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Charging System . 46, 186
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Cruise Control .47
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Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .48
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High Beam .49
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
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Low Fuel .49
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Low Oil Pressure . 46, 186
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Maintenance Required . 50
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
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Seat Belt .46
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SRS .47
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Trunk-open .47 Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 164
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Recommended Pressures . 165
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Inside Mirror .75
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Inspection, Tire .165
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Installing a Child Seat .34
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
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Interior Lights .80
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Introduction .i
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 176
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Jack, Tire .175
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Jump Starting .182
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Keys .60
Index
I J
K
H
IV

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Pollen Filter .161
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Power Door Locks .63
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Power Socket Location . 78
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Power Windows .68
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Preparing to Drive .123
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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Additional Safety Precautions . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Protecting Children .29
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General Guidelines .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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Radiator Overheating . 183
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Radio/CD Sound System . 88
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Radio Thef t Protection . 105
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Readiness Codes . 187, 210
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 159
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Rear View Mirror .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 59
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 67
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 126Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
.......................................
Towing .196
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Ref ueling .111
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Reminder Indicators .45
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Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 161
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Engine Oil and Filter . 147
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Fuses .190
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Light Bulbs .155
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Schedule .142
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Tires .167
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Wiper Blades .162
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 214
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 114, 149
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Lockout .126
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Rotation, Tire .166
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Safety Belts . 8, 16
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 214.................................
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 . 42
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .93
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Seat Belts . 8, 16
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Additional Information . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18
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Cleaning .160
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 16, 46
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System Components . 16
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Use During Pregnancy . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .67
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Serial Number .200
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Service Intervals . 141, 142
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Service Manual .215
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Service Station Procedures . 111
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Setting the Clock .54
Shif ting ..............
Manual Transmission . 125
Index
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