2008 HONDA RIDGELINE warning

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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2.
3.
4.
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248
298
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
290
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear T raction
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
306
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Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature
Technical Inf ormation
307
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .185
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Emergencies .275
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Battery, Jump Starting .286
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Brake System Indicator .292
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Charging System Indicator .290
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Checking the Fuses .293
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Hazard Warning Flashers .79
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .290
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .291
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Overheated Engine .288
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Stuck Vehicle .299
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Towing .298
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emissions Controls .312
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,291
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Oil Lif e Display .239
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,290 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .248
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Overheating .288
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Specif ications .305
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Speed Limiter .205
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Starting .200
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Engine, if it won’t start .285
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .312
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .313
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Daytime Running Lights .78
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Dead Battery .286
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .320
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Def rosting the Windows .129
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .254
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Dimensions .304
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Dimming the Headlights .76
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .253
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Engine Oil .184
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Directional Signals .76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .212
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Disposal of Used Oil .250
.
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .64
Doors
..
Locking and Unlocking .83,84,87
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Lockout Prevention .83
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .185
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D3 .203
Dual-Action Tailgate
.................................
Indicator .64,95
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Operation .93 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .132
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Dust and Pollen Filter .264
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Fan, Interior .125
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Features .123
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Filling the Fuel Tank .182
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .264
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Oil .250
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .79
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Flat Tire, Changing a .277
Index
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INDEX
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Floor Mats .263
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .253
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Brake .255
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Power Steering .256
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Rear Differential .254
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Transf er Assembly .255
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Windshield Washer .252
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .142
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Folding the Rear Seats .104
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Four-way Flashers .79
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Front Seat .99,101
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Adjusting .99,101
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Airbags .9,23
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Heaters .105
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Fuel .180
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement .180
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Oxygenated .180
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .181 ...............................
Fuel Economy .185
Actual Mileage and EPA FuelEconomy Estimates
.......................
Comparison .185
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Calculating Fuel Economy .187
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Fuel Economy Factors .186
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Improving Fuel Economy .186
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Fuses, Checking the .293
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
Gasoline
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .65
...........................................
Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Filling the .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .72
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .70
.................................
Tachometer .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .218 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .218
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .202
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Glove Box .117
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .218
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .257
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Hazard Warning Flashers .79
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Headlights .75,76
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Aiming .257
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Automatic Lighting Off .77
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Control Dial .76
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Daytime Running Lights .78
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High Beam Indicator .65
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High Beams, Turning on .75,76
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Low Beams, Turning on .76
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Reminder Chime .77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .257
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Turning On .76
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Head Restraints .102
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Heated Mirrors .113
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Heaters, Seats .105
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Heating and Cooling .125
Index
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CONT INUED
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High-Low Beam Switch .75
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .175
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Hood, Opening the .183
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Horn .74
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .302
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .80
...........................................
Switch .82
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Timing Control System .313
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Immobilizer System .81
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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In-Bed Trunk .96
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Emergency Opener .97
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Open Indicator .69
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .63
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A/T Temperature .66
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Back Window Open .69
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Bed Lights On .69
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) .63
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Charging System .62 .............................
Cruise Control .65
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Door Open .64
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .65
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High Beam .65
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In-Bed Trunk Open .69
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Key (Immobilizer System) .63
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Lights On .66
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Low Fuel .65
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Low Oil Pressure .62
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Low Tire Pressure .68
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Maintenance Minder .67
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) .62
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Side Airbag Of f .62
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Seat Belt .61
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SRS .62
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Tailgate Open .64
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Tire Pressure Monitor .68
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TPMS System .68
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .64
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VSA Activation .67
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VSA System .67
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VTM-4 .66
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Washer Level .65 ..................
Individual Map Lights .121
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Inf ant Restraint .37
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Inf ant Seats .37
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .267
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Inf ormation Display .70
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator .239
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Maintenance Items .242,246
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Inside Mirror .112
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Inspection, Tire .268
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Instrument Panel .3,58
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Instrument Panel Brightness .78
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Interior Lights .120
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Introduction .i
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Keys .80 ................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .279
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Jack, Tire .279
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Jump Starting .286
Index
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CONT INUED
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .314
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Timing Belt .256
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Tire Chains .271
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .277
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Tire Labeling .308
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) .208
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator .68,208
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .310
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Tire Pressure Monitor .68,209
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TPMS Indicator .68,209
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Tires .267
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Air Pressure .268
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Checking Wear .268
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Compact Spare .276
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Inf lation .267
..................................
Inspection .268
..............................
Maintenance .269
...................................
Replacing .270
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Rotating .269
...........................................
Snow .271
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Specif ications .271,305
................................
Tire Chains .271 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing .277
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .220
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Emergency Wrecker .298
.................................
Equipment .225
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Equipment and Accessories .221
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Weight Limit .217
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Trailer Loading .219
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Trailer Towing Tips .229
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Transf er Assembly Fluid .255
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .253
...........................
Fluid Selection .254
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Identif ication Number .303
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Shif ting the Automatic .201
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Treadwear .306
.......................................
Trip Meter .71
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Trunk, In-Bed .96
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Turn Signals .76
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .275
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .306
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Unleaded Gasoline .180 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .250
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages .319 ................................
Vanity Mirror .119
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Vehicle Capacity Load .191,304
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Vehicle Dimensions .304
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .302
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .215
........
VSA System Indicator .67,215
...
VSA Activation Indicator .67,215
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VSA Of f Switch .216
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Vehicle Storage .274
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Ventilation .127
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VIN .302
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Viscosity, Oil .248
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VTM-4 Lock .206
Index
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