2008 HONDA ACCORD COUPE timing belt

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm 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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .306
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Maintenance Minder .307
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Fluid Locations .314
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Adding Engine Oil .316
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .318
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Engine Coolant .320
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Windshield Washers .322
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Transmission Fluid .323
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Automatic Transmission .323
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Manual Transmission .325
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .326
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Brake Fluid .326
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Clutch Fluid .327
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Power Steering Fluid .327
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Timing Belt .328
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Lights .329
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .338
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Floor Mats .338
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Dust and Pollen Filter .339
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Wiper Blades .340
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Tires .343
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Checking the Battery .351
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Vehicle Storage .352
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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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
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
:
A
B
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
Symbol1
1
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 messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
NOTE: 1:
312
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
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).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
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The timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If you f requently tow a trailer.307
V6 models
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
328
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
V6 models
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Fuel Economy .268
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator .59
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Fuses, Checking the .372
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .382
Ignition
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Keys .76 ...........................................
Switch .78
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Timing Control System .395
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators .56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .58
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .57,371
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Charging System .56,369
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Cruise Control .62
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Cruise Main .62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .61
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Fog Lights .62
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Fuel Economy Indicator .59
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High Beam .61
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Key (Immobilizer System) .62
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Lights On .60
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Low Fuel .61
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Low Oil Pressure .56,369
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Low Tire Pressure .59
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Security System .61
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Side Airbag Of f .57
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Seat Belt .56
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SRS .57
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .329 ...........................
HandsFreeLink.231
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .329
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Automatic Lighting Off .71
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Automatic Lighting On .70
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Daytime Running Lights .71
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Chime .69
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs .329,336
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .13,94
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Heating and Cooling .120
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Heated Mirrors .102
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Heater, Seat .100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .226
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Hood, Opening and Closing .264
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Hydraulic Clutch .327
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Gas Mileage, Improving .268,269
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Gasoline .260
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Octane Requirement .260
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Tank, Ref ueling .261
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Gas Station Procedures .261
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .284
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Manual Transmission .282
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Glove Box .113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) .275,299
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CONT INUED
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .402
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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 .52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM .157,187 .....................................
Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .338
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,56
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Seats .................................
Adjusting .92-94
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Folding .97
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Heaters .100
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Security System .217
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) .149
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Serial Number .382
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Service Minder .307
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Service Manual .403
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Service Station Procedures .261
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Setting the Clock .214
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .284 ........................
Shif t Lock Release .287
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Side Airbags .9,27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
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Signaling Turns .69
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Snow Tires .349
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Sound System .133
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .356
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Specif ications .385,387
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Spark Plugs .384,386
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Specif ications .384,386
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Speed Control .223
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Speed Limiter .283,287
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Speedometer .63
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Reminder Indicators .56
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Remote Transmitter .86
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .318
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Fuses .372
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Light Bulbs .329
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Timing Belt .328
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Tires .348
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Wiper Blades .340
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reserve Tank, Coolant .267,320
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position .285
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Rotation, Tire .347
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components .21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
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Works .23
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How Your Side Airbags Works .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) .78
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Starting the Engine .281
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .281
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With a Dead Battery .364
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .367
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock .78
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Steering Wheel Buttons .211,232
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Stereo Sound System .133 ......................................
Sun Visors .114
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Sunglasses Holder .113
Supplemental Restraint
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System.9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29,57
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .317
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .355
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Emissions Control Systems .394
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .396
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside .65
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Thef t Protection, Radio .213
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .396
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Time, Setting the .214
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Timing Belt .328
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Tire Chains .349
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .357 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation .390
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Tire Labeling .390
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .295,392
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59,295
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .392
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TPMS Indicator .59,296
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Tires .343
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Air Pressure .344
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Chains .349
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Checking Wear .345
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Compact Spare .356
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Inf lation .343
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Inspection .345
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Replacing .348
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Rotating .347
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Service Lif e .346
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Snow .349
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Specif ications .385,387
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Tools, Tire Changing .357
Index
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