2008 HONDA FIT jump start

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .218
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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If the Engine Won’t Start .224
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Jump Starting .226
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If the Engine Overheats .228
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .230
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Charging System Indicator .230
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Brake System Indicator .232
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Fuses .233
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Fuse Locations .236
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Emergency Towing .238
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .239
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
217
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
Make sure the wire support ring is
ontheoutersideof thetirevalve
as shown.
3.
226
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start
224
WIRE SUPPORT RING
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Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. Seeon page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ). In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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238
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
225
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C (if
equipped), audio system, lights,
etc. Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake.
1.
2.To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
226
BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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´´ µIf the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the stay as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to
any other part of the engine.
3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .144
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Additives, Engine Oil .188
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .75
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .102
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Usage .103
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Air Pressure, Tires .210
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Alcohol in Gasoline .136
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Antif reeze .190
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .62,168
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Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .128
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System .107
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .131
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Automatic Transmission .157
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Capacity, Fluid .244
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Checking Fluid Level .193 ..........................
Paddle Shif ters .162
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Shif ting .157
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .157
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Shif t Lever Positions .158
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Auxiliary Input Jack .127
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Capacities Chart .244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,230
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .214
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Specif ications .245
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Bef ore Driving .135
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Belts,Seat.8,18
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Beverage Holders .98
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Booster Seats .50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .168
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Break-in, New Linings .136
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Bulb Replacement .201
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Fluid .195
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Parking .96 .................
System Indicator .60,232
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System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle .136
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Brightness Control, Instruments .74
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Brights, Headlights .72,73
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Lights .201
Front Parking Lights/
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Front Side Marker Lights .198
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Fog Lights .199
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Headlights .196
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High-mount Brake Light .202
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Specif ications .245
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Taillights .201
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Turn Signal Lights .198,201
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Bulbs, Halogen .196
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .155
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .151
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Economy .141
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Driving Guidelines .152
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .162
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205
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Economy, Fuel .141
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Emergencies .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .226
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Brake System Indicator .232
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .230
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Checking the Fuses .234
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
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Jump Starting .226
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .230
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Overheated Engine .228
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Towing .238 ...........................
Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .238
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing .254
Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .190
Coolant Temperature
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Indicator .63
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If It Won’t Start .224
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .231
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Oil Lif e .179
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,230
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Oil, What Kind to Use .187
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Overheating .228
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Specif ications .244
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Speed Limiter .156,160
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Starting .154
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Ethanol in Gasoline .136
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .251
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .103
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Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .137
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .205
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Oil .188
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .193
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Brake .195
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Clutch .195
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Manual Transmission .194
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Windshield Washer .192
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Folding the Rear Seat Down .91
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Folding the Rear Seat Up .90
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat
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Adjusting .86
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Airbags .9,25
Index
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INDEX
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Keys .76
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Jacking up the Vehicle .221
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Jack, Tire .219
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Jump Starting .226 .......................
Label, Certif ication .242
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .196
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Indicator .59
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limits .147
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .78
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Childproof Door .80
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Power Door .79
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Tailgate .81
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Low Coolant Level .140
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .62,168
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60,232
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Charging System .60,230
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Check Fuel Cap .68
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Cruise Control .65
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Door and Tailgate Open .62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .65
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) .62
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Fog Light .64
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High Beam .65
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High Temperature .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .66
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure .60,230
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Low Temperature .63
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Low Tire Pressure .64,170
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Maintenance Minder .66,179
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Passenger Airbag Of f .31
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Seat Belt Reminder .18,60
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Security System .66
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Side Airbag Of f .31,61 .........................................
SRS .30,61
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TPMS .64,171
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .63
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Washer Level .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point .47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .209
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Recommended Pressures .210
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Inside Mirror .95
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Inspection, Tire .210
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Interior Lights .99
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Introduction .i
Index
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