2008 HONDA PILOT engine overheat

2008 Pilot Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 4
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 7
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
............................................ 59
Features (heating and cooling
, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control)
........................................................... 105
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 187
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 203
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 235
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 271
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 291
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 307
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 311
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.When the low tire pressure indicator
is on, one or more of your tires is
signif icantly underinf lated. You
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure as indicated on
the vehicle’s tire inf ormation placard.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly, and inf late the tire to
the recommended pressure shown
on the driver’s doorjamb.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
If you cannot make the low tire
pressure indicator go out af ter
inf lating the tires to the specif ied
values, have your dealer check the
system as soon as possible. Becausetirepressurevariesby
temperature and other conditions,
the low tire pressure indicator may
come on unexpectedly.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor (not including the spare tire).
If the air pressure of a tire becomes
signif icantly low, the sensor in that
tire immediately sends a signal that
causes the low tire pressure
indicator and the appropriate tire on
thetirepressuremonitortocomeon.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Driving
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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 .272
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Changing a Flat Tire .273
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If the Engine Won’t Start .277
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Jump Starting .278
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If the Engine Overheats .280
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .282
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Charging System Indicator .282
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .283
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Brake System Indicator .284
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Emergency Towing .285
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Fuses .285
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Fuse Locations .289
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
5.
6.
4.1.
2.
3.
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285
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
280
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum.
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the f iller neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
7. 8.
9.11.
10.
285
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
281
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Certif ication Label .292
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Chains .268
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Changing a Flat Tire .273
Change Oil
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How to .246
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When to .237
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Charging System Indicator .62,282
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .204
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Childproof Door Locks .83
Child Seats
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Climate Control System .112
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Clock, Setting the .142
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Code, Audio System .141
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CO in the Exhaust .302
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Cold Weather, Starting in .205
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Compact Spare Tire .272
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Console Compartment .99
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Consumer Inf ormation .308
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .248
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Checking .192
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Proper Solution .248
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Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .302
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Cruise Control Operation .177
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Customer Service Inf ormation .308
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Economy, Fuel .193
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Emergencies on the Road .271
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Battery, Jump Starting .278
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Brake System Indicator .284
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Changing a Flat Tire .273
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Charging System Indicator .282
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Checking the Fuses .285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .282
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .283
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Overheated Engine .280
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Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emissions Controls .302
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Emissions Testing .305
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .76
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .67
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Dead Battery .278
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .310
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .108,110
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Dimensions .294
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Dimming the Headlights .75
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .250
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Engine Oil .191
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Directional Signals .66,75
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .215
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Disposal of Used Oil .247 Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .296
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .203
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Economy .193
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DVD Player .144
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DVD Player Error Message .173
Index
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Fan, Interior .106
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Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank .189
Filters
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Oil .246
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .77
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Flat Tire, Changing a .273 Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .250
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Brake .252
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Power Steering .253
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Windshield Washers .249
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Folding the Third Seat .90
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Four-way Flashers .77
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Fuel .188
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Cap Message .72
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Fill Door and Cap .189
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .188
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Reserve Indicator .67
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Tank, Filling the .189
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Fuses, Checking the .285
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Gas Mileage, Improving .194
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Gasoline .188
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .67
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .188
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Tank, Filling the .189
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Gas Station Procedures .189 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .71
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Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .221
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .221
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .206
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Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .221
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .254
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Hazard Warning Button .77
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .71
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .62,283
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,282
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Oil, What Kind to Use .245
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Overheating .280
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Specif ications .295
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Speed Limiter .208
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Starting .205
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .302
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .303
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Lower Anchor .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .294
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Luggage .198
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Maintenance .235
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .242
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Minder .237-243
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Minder Indicator .69
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Saf ety .236
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,283
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Manual Seat Adjustments .88
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Modif ications .197
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Moonroof .96
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Neutral Gear Position .207
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New Vehicle Break-in .188
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .292 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .188
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Odometer .70
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Odometer, Trip .70
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Of f -Highway Driving .230
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Of f -Road Precautions .230
Oil
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Change, How to .246
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Change, When to .237
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Checking Engine .191
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Pressure Indicator .62,282
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .245
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .302
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Overheating, Engine .280
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .242
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Panel Brightness Control .76
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Park Gear Position .207
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Parking .214 .................................
Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator .63,284
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Parking Lights .75
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Parking Over Things that Burn .304
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Playing the Radio .117
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Playing a Disc .130
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Playing the Disc Changer .131,134
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PGM-FI System .303
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Power Seat Adjustments .87
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Power Socket Locations .98
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Power Windows .94
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .12
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children .53
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Protecting Small Children .44
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