2008 HONDA PILOT fuel pressure

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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If equipped.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORVSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.69) (P.69)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.68)
(P.64)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.68)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.68)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.67) (P.65)
(P.66)
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
BRAKE LAMP
INDICATOR (P.66) LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.65) TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR(P.34,63)
(P.33,63)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN MONITOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.63)
(P.21,62)
(P.62,283)
(P.62,282) (P.62,282)
(P.63,284)
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Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
1.
2.
3.4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
CONT INUED
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
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Pull
SLIT
ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP
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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. U.S. Vehicles:
191
192
250 252
264
254
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation.211
CONT INUED
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Wheels
Wheels, Tires
Maint enance
263
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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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
........................................
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
.........................................
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
....................................
Checking .192
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Proper Solution .248
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Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
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
.......................................
Indicator .67
.................................
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
...............
Dimming the Headlights .75
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .250
..................................
Engine Oil .191
....................
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
...........................................
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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CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank .189
Filters
...............................................
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
..........................................
Brake .252
..........................
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
...........................................
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
.........................................
Gasoline .188
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .67
...........................................
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
...............................................
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
................................
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
Index
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INDEX
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Keys .79
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Headlights .75
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Aiming .254
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Automatic Lighting Off .76
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Daytime Running Lights .76
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High Beam Indicator .67
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High Beams, Turning on .75
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Low Beams, Turning on .75
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Reminder Chime .76
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .254
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Turning on .75
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Headphones .174
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirror .94
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High Altitude, Starting at .205
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High-Low Beam Switch .75
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High-mount Brake Light .259
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .183
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Hood, Opening the .190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .292 Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
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Timing Control System .303
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Handling Inf ormation .iv
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
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Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .263
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Inside Mirror .92
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Inspection, Tire .265
Installing a Child Seat
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .274
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Jack, Tire .273
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Jump Starting .278 .......................
Label, Certif ication .292
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Lane Change, Signaling .75
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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LATCH Anchorage System .47
.......................................
Lights .75,102
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Bulb Replacement .254
.......................................
Indicator .61
.........................................
Parking .75
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Turn Signal .75
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Load Limits .199
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .81
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .81
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Fuel Fill Door .189
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Glove Box .99
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Lockout Prevention .82
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Power Door .82
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Low Coolant Level .192
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,282
Index
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