2007 HONDA S2000 emergency towing

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 .174
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Changing a Flat Tire .175
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 180
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Jump Starting .182
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If the Engine Overheats . 183
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
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Charging System Indicator . 186
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
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Brake System Indicator . 188
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Closing the Convertible Top . 189
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Fuses .190
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Checking and Replacing . 191
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Fuse Locations .194
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Emergency Towing .196
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 196
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
173

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If
the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
th en continue driving.
If
you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
th en open the hood.
Safely
pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
off the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see on
page ).
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Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine Coolant
If theEngineOverheats
184
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
befo re checking the radiato r. Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
185
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. However,
if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
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Brake System Indicator
188
Canada
U.S.

If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.To use the towing hook:
Remove the cover f rom the
bumper.
Using the wheel nut wrench,
fasten the extension into the bolt
hole in the anchor. Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel nut wrench
f rom the tool box.
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2.
3.
Emergency T owing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
196

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Changing a Flat Tire . 175
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Charging System Indicator . 186
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Checking the Fuses . 191
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Closing the Convertible Top . 189
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
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Jump Starting .182
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
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Overheated Engine . 183
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Towing .196
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Emergency Brake .76
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Emergency Flashers .58
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Emergency Towing .196
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
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Emissions Controls .207
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Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 149
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 53
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If It Won’t Start .180
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
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Oil Lif e Indicator .136
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 146
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Overheating .183 ............................
Specif ications .202
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Speed Limiter .126
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Start Button .124
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Starting .124
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Ethanol in Gasoline .110
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 207
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Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
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Fan, Interior .85
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Features .83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .161
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Oil .147
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 175
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .154
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Clutch .154
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Manual Transmission . 152
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Windshield Washer . 151
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Four-way Flashers .58 .................................................
Fuel .110
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Fill Door and Cap .111
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Gauge .52
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Oxygenated .110
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Tank, Ref ueling .111
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Fuel Economy .114
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Fuel Station Procedures . 111
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Fuses, Checking the .191
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
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Gasoline .110
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Gauge .52
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Tank, Ref ueling .111
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Gauges .51
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 53
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Fuel .52
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 126
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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
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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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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 159
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 173
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
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Emissions Control Systems . 207
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .209
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Temperature Gauge .53
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 18
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 105
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209............................
Time, Setting the .54
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Tire Chains .168
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 175
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Tire Labeling .206
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Tires .163
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Air Pressure .165
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Balancing .166
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Chains .168
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Checking Wear . 165, 166
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Compact Spare Tire . 174
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
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Inf lation .164
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Inspection .165
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Replacing .167
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Rotation, Do not .166
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Snow .168
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Specif ications .203
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Wear . 165, 166
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Tools, Tire Changing . 175
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .131
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Emergency Wrecker . 196
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 131
Side Turn Signal, Bulb
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Replacement .158
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Signaling Turns .57
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Snow Tires .168
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Sound System .88
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .165
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Specif ications .203
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Spark Plugs .202
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Specif ications .202
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Speed Control .106
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Speed Limiter .126
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .27
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Airbag System Components . 20
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .25
How Your Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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SRS Indicator . 25, 47
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Start Button .124
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Starting the Engine .124
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .124
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With a Dead Battery . 182 ..............
State Emissions Testing . 210
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 183
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 62
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Stereo Sound System .88
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Storing Your Vehicle .171
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Stuck Vehicle .196
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator . 25, 47
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System Components . 20
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Synthetic Oil .147
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