2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE ignition

Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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The exhaust emissions controls
include three or f our systems:
PGM-FI, ignition timing control,
exhaust gas recirculation (DX, LX,
EX and EX-L), and three way
catalytic converter. These systems
work together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine howmuch air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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On DX, LX, EX and EX-L models
Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
Emissions Cont rols
PGM-FI Syst emIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em Three Way Catalytic Converter
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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)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 214
...................................
Operation . 214
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 78
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Audio System . 119
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
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
...............................
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
...........
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
..........................
Back-up Lights . 250
..............................
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
A
B
C
INDEX
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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
...........................................
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
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
..............
Manual Transmission . 206
......................................
Glove Box . 107
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(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
........................................
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
...
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
..............................................
Keys . 76
...........................................
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
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
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
Index
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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
...............................
LATCH System . 41 Lights
....................
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
.......
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
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
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Lower Anchors . 41
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 205
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 297
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 197
Indicators
...............................................
EPS . 60
...................................
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
...................................
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
......................................
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
Index
INDEX
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Maintenance . 223
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Items . 228, 231
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Minder . 225
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Minder Indicator . 60, 225
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 230
..........................................
Saf ety . 224
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 57, 282
...................
Manual Transmission . 205
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 243
.......................................
Shif ting . 205
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 243
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Mats, Floor . 252
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Meters, Gauges . 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 187
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 104
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 196
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Moonroof . 102
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MP3 . 131, 151, 160
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Neutral Gear Position . 209
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New Vehicle Break-in . 186 .....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 206
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 294
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 66
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 236
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Change, When to . 225
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Checking Engine . 189
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Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 235
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 305
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Outside Mirrors . 104
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Overheating, Engine . 279
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 230
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Oxygenated Fuels . 187 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position . 209
...........................................
Parking . 212
...............................
Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 58, 283
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Parking Lights . 72, 249
Parking Over Things that
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Burn . 212, 307
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PC Card . 159
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PC Card Error Messages . 171
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PGM-FI System . 306
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Playing a Disc . 130, 150
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Playing a PC Card . 159
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Pollen Filter . 253
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Power Door Locks . 80
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Power Socket Locations . 106, 108
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Power Steering Fluid . 245
............................
Power Windows . 100
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive . 203
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
Index
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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
...........................
Service Intervals . 225
...........................
Service Manual . 315
.........
Service Station Procedures . 187
..........................
Setting the Clock . 180
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 208
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 211
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Side Airbags . 9, 26
..........................
Of f Indicator . 29, 58
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
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
......................................
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
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service . 30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag
...............
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
.........................................
Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
.......................
Starting the Engine . 204
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 204
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With a Dead Battery . 277
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 279
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments . 75
.............
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
..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing . 30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
...................
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
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 269
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 305
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 187
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
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
...........................
Converter . 306, 307
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 75
Index
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