2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE warning light

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HEATED MIRRORS
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.178)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.72)
(P.73)(P.66)
(P.65)
(P.104)
(P.217) (P.71)
(P.177)(P.75)
(P.182) (P.105)
(P.74)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
(P.108)(P.74) 3
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS
HORN HEATED MIRRORS
AUDIO SYSTEM
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLSPASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MIRROR CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.72)
(P.71)
(P.73)
(P.104)
(P.217) (P.177)(P.75) (P.182)
(P.178)(P.74)
(P.105)
(P.74) (P.119)
(P.29)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (P.108)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle. The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
105
On U.S. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L
andSimodels
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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U.S. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L, Si
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CONT INUED
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the dif f erential, so do not
mount the compact spare on the
f ront. If either f ront tire goes f lat,
removethereartireonthatsame
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the rear, then mount the rear tire
on the f ront.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Take the tool kit case out of the
trunk.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, and it will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when the spare is
mounted on your vehicle.
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2.
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On Si model only
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
271
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR
JACK TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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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
.........................
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
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
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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
..............................................
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
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
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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
...............................................
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
Index
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