2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE airbag

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 195
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 108
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Additives, Engine Oil . 235
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 75
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 114
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Usage . 117
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Air Pressure, Tires . 255, 257
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 187
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Antif reeze . 238
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 214
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Operation . 214
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 78
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Audio System . 119
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 182 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Capacity, Fluid . 297
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Checking Fluid Level . 242
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Shif ting . 208
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 208
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Shif t Lever Positions . 209
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Shif t Lock Release . 211
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 281
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Jump Starting . 277
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Maintenance . 265
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Specif ications . 298
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Bef ore Driving . 185
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 107
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Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 214
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Break-in, New Linings . 186
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Bulb Replacement . 250
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Fluid . 244 .......................................
Parking . 105
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System Design . 213
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System Indicator . 58, 283
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Wear Indicators . 213
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Braking System . 213
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 250
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Brake Lights . 250
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Front Side Marker Lights . 249
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Headlights . 246
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Specif ications . 297
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Turn Signal Lights . 249
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Bulbs, Halogen . 246
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Capacities Chart . 297
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Carrying Cargo . 197
Index
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 174
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CD Changer . 135, 157
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CD Changer Error Messages . 137
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CD Player . 130, 150
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CD Player Error Messages . 136, 158
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Ceiling Light . 111
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Certif ication Label . 294
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Chains, Tires . 263
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Changing a Flat Tire . 271
Changing Oil
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How to . 236
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When to . 225
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Charging System Indicator . 57, 281
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 203
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 47
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Child Seats . 39
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 35
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Inf ants . 37
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Large Children . 46
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38 .........................................
Tethers . 45
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Warning Labels . 51
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 40
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Lower Anchors . 41
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Selecting . 39
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 251
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Clock . 180
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Clutch Fluid . 245
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CO in the Exhaust . 305
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Coat Hook . 108
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 204
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Compact Spare Tire . 270
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 312
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 238
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Checking . 191
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Proper Solution . 238
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 305 ................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 182
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Cup Holders . 107
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 312
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 277
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 314
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 118
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Dimensions . 296
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 242
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Engine Oil . 189
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 213
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Disc Care . 174
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Disc Player . 130, 150
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Display Change Button . 66
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 92
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 186
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Economy . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 187
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Oxygenated . 187
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Fuse Locations . 288
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Fuses, Checking the . 284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 192
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Gasoline . 186
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Manual Transmission . 206
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Glove Box . 107
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 199
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
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Aiming . 246
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 72
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Head Restraints . 95
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heating and Cooling . 114 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 204
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High Beam Lever . 72
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 188
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Horn .4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
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If the Engine Overheats . 279
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If the Engine Wont Start . 275
Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 306
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 58
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Charging System . 57, 281
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Cruise Control . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 272
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Jack, Tire . 271
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Jump Starting . 277
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 294
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 41 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 246
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Indicators . 55, 57
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Parking . 72
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limits . 198
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 187
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Power Door . 80
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Trunk . 90
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Low Coolant Level . 191
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
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Lower Anchors . 41
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 205
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 297
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 197
Indicators
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EPS . 60
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High Beam . 63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
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Lights ON . 63
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Low Fuel . 64
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Low Oil Pressure . 57, 281
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Low Tire Pressure . 61, 218
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Maintenance Minder . 60, 225
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Malf unction Lamp . 282
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REV Limit . 61
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Security System . 64
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Side Airbag Of f . 58
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SRS . 58
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TPMS . 61, 219
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Trunk Open . 63
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 59
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Washer Level . 63
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 55, 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
Inf ant Seats
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Installing . 40
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 255 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 65
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Inside Mirror . 104
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Inspection, Tire . 258
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
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Instrument Panel . 3, 54
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Instrument and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction . i
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Protecting Children . 32
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General Guideline . 32
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
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Protecting Inf ants . 37
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Protecting Larger Children . 46
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Protecting Small Children . 38
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 45
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Using LATCH . 41
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Radiator Overheating . 279
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 120
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
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System . 138
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 257
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Radio Thef t Protection . 179
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Readiness Codes . 282, 308
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 250
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Rear Seat Access . 93
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Rear Seat, Folding . 98
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Rear View Mirror . 104
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 92
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 206
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Ref ueling . 187
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Reminder Indicators . 55, 57
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Remote Transmitter . 86
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 253
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Engine Oil and Filter . 236
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Fuses . 284
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Light Bulbs . 246
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Maintenance Minder . 225
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Spark Plugs . 296
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Tires and Wheels . 262
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Wiper Blades . 253
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 314
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 191, 238
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Restraint, Child . 32
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Reverse Gear Position . 209
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Reverse Lockout . 207
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Rotation, Tire . 260 ..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 314
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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 . 51
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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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 . 251
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 57
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 19
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Seating Capacities . 296
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Seats . 92
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Seats, Folding Rear . 98
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Security System . 181
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
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Serial Number . 294
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Service Intervals . 225
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Service Manual . 315
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Service Station Procedures . 187
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Setting the Clock . 180
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 208
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Shif t Lock Release . 211
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Side Airbags . 9, 26
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Of f Indicator . 29, 58
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 249
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Chains . 263
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Snow Tires . 263
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Sockets, Accessory Power . 108
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Sound System . 119
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 270
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Specif ications . 298
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Spark Plugs . 296
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Specif ications . 296
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Speed Control . 182 ........................
Speed Limiter . 207, 210
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service . 30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 29
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 204
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 204
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With a Dead Battery . 277
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 279
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 177, 182 ...................
Stereo Sound System . 119
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Storing Your Vehicle . 267
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,21
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Servicing . 30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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System Components . 21
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SVC . 124, 148
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Synthetic Oil . 235
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 250
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 269
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
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Emissions Control Systems . 305
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Oxygenated Fuels . 187
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 306, 307
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 179
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 306, 307
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 75
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