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:See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .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 items in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
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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 If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter 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).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid If you tow a CR-V behind a motorhome, the
transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years
or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
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The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Put the cover back on the light
assembly. Push it in until it locks
in place.
4.
5.
6.
7.
CONT INUED
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
Maint enance
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100% credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2008 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2008 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .60,324
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Jump Starting .320
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Maintenance .309
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Specif ications .337
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Bef ore Driving .225
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Belts,Seat.8,18
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Beverage Holders .116
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Booster Seats .51
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .254
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Break-in, New Linings .226 ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
...........................................
Fluid .289
.........................................
Parking .78
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System Indicator .60,326
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System Design .253
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Wear Indicators .253
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Braking System .253
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Break-in, New Vehicle .226
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Brightness Control, Instruments .76
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Brights, Headlights .74,75
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .295
..............................
Brake Lights .295
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Front Parking Lights .294
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Front Side Marker Lights .294
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Headlights .291
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High-mount Brake Light .296
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Rear Side Marker Lights .295
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Specif ications .337
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Turn Signal Lights .293
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .291
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Active Head Restraint .100
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Additives, Engine Oil .282
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .78
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .126
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Usage .127
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Air Pressure, Tires .303
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Alcohol in Gasoline .226
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Antif reeze .284
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .61,254
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Operation .254
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .218
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
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Audio System .139
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Automatic Climate Control .132
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .222 ..............
Automatic Transmission .247
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Capacity, Fluid .336
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Checking Fluid Level .287
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D Mode .249
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Shif ting .247
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .247
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Shif t Lever Positions .248
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Shif t Lock Release .251
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Auxiliary Input Jack .217
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,72
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Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .63
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Dead Battery .320
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .130
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Detachable Anchor .107
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Dimensions .336
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Dimming the Headlights .74,75
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Capacities Chart .336
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
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Cargo .236
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Cargo area Light .124
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Cargo Hooks .241
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Carrying Cargo .236
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Cargo, How to Carry .236
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .213
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CD Changer .162,191
CD Changer Error
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Messages .169,197
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CD Error Messages .169,197
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CD Player .145,182
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Center Pocket .113
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Center Table .117
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Certif ication Label .334
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Chains, Tires .307
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Changing Oil .281
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How to .281
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When to .279
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Charging System Message .60,324
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .228 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .245
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .51
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Child Seats .34,39
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Important Saf ety Reminders .34
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Inf ants .39
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Larger Children .50
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .48
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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Child Seats .34,39
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .48
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Cleaning Seat Belts .297
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Climate Control System .132
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Clock .219
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CO in the Exhaust .344
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Cold Weather, Starting in .246
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Consumer Inf ormation .350
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Controls, Instruments and .57
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Conversation Mirror .120 Coolant
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Adding .284
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Checking .230
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Proper Solution .284
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Courtesy Light .124
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .344
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .222
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Customer Service Of f ice .350
Index
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Economy, Fuel .231 ..................................
Emergencies .311
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Battery, Jump Starting .320
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Brake System Indicator .326
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator .324
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Checking the Fuses .327
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
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Jump Starting .320
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .325
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Overheated Engine .322
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Towing .332
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Emergency Brake .78
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .332
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Emissions Controls .344
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Emissions Testing .347
Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .284
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
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If It Won’t Start .318
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,325
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
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Oil, What Kind to Use .281
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Overheating .322 ............................
Specif ications .336
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Speed Limiter .250
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Starting .246
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Ethanol in Gasoline .226
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .127
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Features .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank .227
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .298
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Oil .282
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
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Flat Tire, Changing a .313
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .287
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Brake .289
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Power Steering .290
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Windshield Washer .286
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .287
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Engine Oil .230
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .253
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Disposal of Used Oil .283
Doors
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Auto Door Lock .84
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Auto Door Unlock .86
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Locking and Unlocking .83
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .243
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Economy .231
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Driving Guidelines .244
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DMode .249
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Dual Button .133
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
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Dual Temperature Control .136
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Dust and Pollen Filter .298
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Keys .79
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,254
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60,326
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Charging System .60,324
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Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .63
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .61
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure .60,324
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Low Tire Pressure .64,258
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Maintenance Minder .65,273
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,325
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Passenger Airbag Of f .32
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Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .61
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TPMS .64,259
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .63
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .62,256
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Washer Level .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59 ...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point .48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .302
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Recommended Pressures .303
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Inside Mirror .111
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Inspection, Tire .304
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Interior Lights .122
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .314
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Jack, Tire .315
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Jump Starting .320 .......................
Label, Certif ication .334
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Lane Change, Signaling .74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .291
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Indicator .64
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .237
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .81
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .81
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Childproof Door .88
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Fuel Fill Door .227
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Glove Box .117,118
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Power Door .82
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Tailgate .92
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Low Coolant Level .230
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
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Lower Anchors .43
Index
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Maintenance .271
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Minder .273-279
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Main Items and Sub Items .276
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .278
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Minder Indicator .65
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Saf ety .272
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .60,325
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Meters, Gauges .59,66
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Methanol in Gasoline .226
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Mirrors, Adjusting .111
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .235
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Moonroof .110
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Neutral Gear Position .249
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New Vehicle Break-in .226
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .334 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .226
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Odometer .69
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Odometer, Trip .67
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Of f -Highway Driving .268
Oil
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Change, How to .282
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Change, When to .279
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Checking Engine .230
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Pressure Indicator .60,324
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .281
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .344
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Outside Mirrors .112
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Outside Temperature Indicator .69
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Overheating, Engine .322
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .278
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Oxygenated Fuels .226
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Panel Brightness Control .76
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Park Gear Position .248 ...........................................
Parking .252
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Parking Brake .78
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .60,326
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn .252
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .32
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PC card .198
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PC card Error Messages .210
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PGM-FI System .345
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Pollen Filter .298
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Power Door Locks .82
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Power Seats .94
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Power Socket Locations .120
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Power Steering Fluid .290
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Power Windows .109
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .245
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .336
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .236
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .241
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