2008 HONDA ELEMENT headlight bulb

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. Handle it by its steel base and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, two on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its base
and protect the glass from contact
with your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
1.
On SC model
On all models except SC
On all models except SC
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
202
AIR INTAKE DUCT
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP.’’
Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot the wire
out of the way, then remove the
bulb. The high beam headlight bulb and
the low beam headlight bulb are
replaced the same way.
Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the f ront end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
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2.
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4. 5.
6.
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8.
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On SC model
Lights
Maint enance
203
AIR INTAKE DUCT
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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
2.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking/Turn
Signal Light Bulb
204
TAB
On all models except SC
On SC model
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Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Place a cloth between the trim of
the lens and the body, at the top of
the lens. Remove the front side
marker light assembly by caref ully
prying on the trim of the lens with
a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
The f ront parking/turn signal light
is next to the headlight bulb. On
the driver’s side, remove the f ront
end of the air intake duct by
pulling it out (see page ).
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
1. 2.
3.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6. (Driver’s side)
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On all models except SC
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
Maint enance
205
SCREWDRIVER
CLOTH LIGHT
ASSEMBLY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
SOCKET
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
The f ront side marker light is next
to the headlight bulb. On the
driver’s side, remove the f ront end
of the air intake duct by pulling it
out (see page ).
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the light assembly back into
the body, bottom first. Push on the
top edge until it snaps into place.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Install the f ront end of the air
intake duct.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
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2. 4.
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6.
4.
5.
6.
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Lights
206
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Accessories .147
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets .98
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Additives, Engine Oil .194
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Airbag (SRS) .11,24
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Airbags, Additional Information .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Service .35
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .32
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SRS Components .24
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Air Conditioning System .102
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Usage .103
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Air Pressure, Tires .213 ......................................
Alignment .250
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Antif reeze .196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .61,168
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Operation .167
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .131
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .79
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Armrests, Front Seat .84
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Audio System .107
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
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Automatic Speed Control .135
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Automatic Transmission .161
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Capacity, Fluid .249
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Checking Fluid Level .198
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Shif ting .161
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .161
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Shif t Lever Positions .161
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Shif t Lock Release .163
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Auxiliary Input Jack .125
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,235
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Jump Starting .231 ..............................
Maintenance .218
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Specif ications .250
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Bef ore Driving .139
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Belts, Seat .10,20
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Beverage Holders .98
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Body Panels .201
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .167
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Break-in, New Linings .140
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Bulb Replacement .207
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Fluid .200
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .60,237
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .166
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Break-in, New Vehicle .140
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Brightness Control, Instruments .72
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Brights, Headlights .71
Index
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INDEX
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Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .207
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Brake Lights .207
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Front Parking Lights .204
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Front Side Marker Lights .205
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Headlights .202
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High-mount Brake .208
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Rear License Plate .208
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Specif ications .250
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Turn Signal Lights .204
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Bulbs, Halogen .202
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Bungee Cords .153
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Capacities Chart .249
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
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Carrying Cargo .149
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .128
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CD Changer .125
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CD Error Message .126
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CD Changer Error Message .127
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CD Player .119
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Ceiling Pocket .97
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Certif ication Label .246 ............................................
Chains .217
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Changing a Flat Tire .223
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Changing Oil .194
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How to .194
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When to .185
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Charging System Indicator .60,235
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .157
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Child Saf ety .37
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
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Lower Anchors .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Children, Protecting Larger .51
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Cleaning the Body Panels .201
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Clock .132
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Clock, Setting the .132
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Clutch Fluid .201
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CO in the Exhaust .256
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Cold Weather, Starting in .158
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Compact Spare .222
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Consumer Inf ormation .262
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .196
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Checking .143
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Proper Solution .196 ...................
Temperature Gauge .68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .256
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .135
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Cup (Beverage) Holders .98
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Customer Service Of f ice .262
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,58
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Daytime Running Lights .72
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Indicator .62
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Dead Battery .231
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .264
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window .73
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Def rosting the Windows .105
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Dif f erential Fluid .200
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Dimensions .248
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Dimming the Headlights .71
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .198
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Engine Oil .143
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Directional Signals .71
Index
D
C
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Four-wheel Drive .156
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Front Airbags .11,27
Front Seat
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Adjusting .13
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Airbags .11,27
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Fuel .140
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Fill Door and Cap .141
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .140
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .141
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Fuses, Checking the .238 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .202
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Hatch .81
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
Headlights
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Aiming .202
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Daytime Running Lights .72
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Reminder Beeper .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .202
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Turning on .71
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Head Restraints .85
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Safety Information .15
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Heating and Cooling .102
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High Altitude, Starting at .158
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High-Low Beam Switch .71
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .142
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Horn .5,69
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Hydraulic Clutch .201 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .246
Ignition
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Keys .75
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Light .96
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .257
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Immobilizer System .76
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Immobilizer System Indicator .62
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Important Handling Inf ormation .iv
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .60
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
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Lower Anchors .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .212
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Inside Mirror .92
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Inspection, Tire .214
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Interior Lights .96
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Introduction .i
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Gas Mileage, Improving .144
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Gasoline .140
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .63
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .140
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Tank, Filling the .141
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Gas Station Procedures .141
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Gauges .66
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .67 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission .161
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Manual Transmission .159
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Glove Box .98
Index
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