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CONT INUED
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Accessories .271
ACCESSORY
...............
(Ignition Key Position) .78
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Accessory Power Sockets .111
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Active Head Restraints .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .317
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Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,21
..........
Airbag System Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .120,125
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Usage .123,126
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Air Pressure, Tires .343
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Antif reeze .320
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58,291
...................................
Operation .291
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .213
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System .133
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
.............
Automatic Speed Control .223
..............
Automatic Transmission .284
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Capacity, Fluid .384,386 .......................................
Shif ting .284
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .284
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Shif t Lever Positions .284
....................
Shif t Lock Release .287
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Auxiliary Input Jack .212
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56,369
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Jump Starting .364
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Maintenance .351
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Specif ications .385,387
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Bef ore Driving .259
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .111
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.230
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Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .291
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Break-in, New Linings .260
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Bulb Replacement .334
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Fluid .326
.......................................
Parking .109.................
System Indicator .57,371
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Wear Indicators .290
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Braking System .290
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Break-in, New Vehicle .260
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Brightness Control, Instruments .72
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .334
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Brake Lights .334
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Fog Lights .336
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Front Parking Lights .332
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Headlights .329
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High-mount Brake Light .335
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Rear Lights .334
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Specif ications .385,387
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Turn Signal Lights .332,334
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Bulbs, Halogen .329,336
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Capacities Chart .384,386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .273
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .206
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,54
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Daytime Running Lights .61,71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .364
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .402
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .124,129
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Dimensions .384,386
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Dimming the Headlights .69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .323
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Engine Oil .266
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .290
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Disposal of Used Oil .319
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .80
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Auto Door Unlock .83
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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CD Changer .163,194
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CD Player .141
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Certif ication Label .382
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Chains .349
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Changing a Flat Tire .357
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .318
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When to .307
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Charging System Indicator .56,369
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Check Fuel Cap Message .262
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .280
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40,41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit .34
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Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .338
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Climate Control System .125
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Clock .214
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Clutch Fluid .327
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CO in the Exhaust .51,396
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Cold Weather, Starting in .281
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Compact Spare .356
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Compass .219
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Console Compartment .112
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Consumer Inf ormation .400
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Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................
Adding .320
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Checking .267
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Proper Solution .320
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Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .394
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .223
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Customer Service .400
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .282
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .279
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Economy .268
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Dual Temperature Control .130
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Dust and Pollen Filter .339
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Economy, Fuel .268
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .293
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Emergencies .355
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Battery, Jump Starting .364
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Brake System Indicator .371
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Changing a Flat Tire .357
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Charging System Indicator .369
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
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Jump Starting .364
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Checking the Fuses .372
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .369
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Overheated Engine .367
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Towing .379
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Emergency Brake .109......................
Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .379
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Emissions Controls .394
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Emissions Testing .397
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant .320
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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If It Won’t Start .362
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .370
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Oil Lif e Indicator .307
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Oil Pressure Indicator .369
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Oil, What Kind to Use .316
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Overheating .367
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Specif ications .384,386
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Speed Limiter .283,287
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Starting .281
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Engine Speed Limiter .283,287
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Ethanol in Gasoline .261
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .394
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .121,128.........................................
Features .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .261
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen .339
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Oil .318
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
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Flat Tire, Changing a .357
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .324
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Brake .326
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Clutch .327
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Manual Transmission .325
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Power Steering .327
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Windshield Washer .322
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Fog Lights .72
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9,23
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Fuel .260
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Check Fuel Cap Message .262
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Fill Door and Cap .261
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Octane Requirement .260
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Oxygenated .261
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Tank, Ref ueling .261
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Fuel Economy .268
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator .59
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Fuses, Checking the .372
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Gas Mileage, Improving .268,269
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Gasoline .260
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Octane Requirement .260
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Tank, Ref ueling .261
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Gas Station Procedures .261
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .284 ..............
Manual Transmission .282
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Glove Box .113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .275,299
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .329
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HandsFreeLink
.230
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .329
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Automatic Lighting Off .71
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Automatic Lighting On .70
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Daytime Running Lights .71
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Chime .69
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .329,336
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .13,94
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Heating and Cooling .120
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Heated Mirrors .102
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Heater, Seat .100
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .226 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing .264
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Hydraulic Clutch .327
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .382
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System .395
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Tires .343
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Air Pressure .344
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Chains .349
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Checking Wear .345
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Compact Spare .356
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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Inf lation .343
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Inspection .345
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Replacing .348
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Rotating .347
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Service Lif e .346
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Snow .349
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Specif ications .385,387
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Tools, Tire Changing .357
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .298
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Emergency Wrecker .379
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Weight Limit .298
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .323
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .325
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Fluid Selection .324,325
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Identif ication Number .383
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Shif ting the Automatic .284 ..................
Shif ting the Manual .282
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Treadwear .345
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .90
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Emergency Opener .91
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Opening the .90
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Open Indicator .60
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Turn Signals .69
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .355
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .388
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Unleaded Gasoline .260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .319
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Vehicle Capacity Load .274
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Vehicle Dimensions .384,386
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .382
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System .293
...
VSA Activation Indicator .58,293 .........................
VSA Of f Switch .294
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VSA System Indicator .58,293
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Vehicle Storage .352
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Ventilation .122,128
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VIN .382
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Viscosity, Oil .317
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Voice Control System .126,174
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .401
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .322
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Indicator .62
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Operation .68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .75
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Alignment and Balance .346
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Compact Spare .356
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Wrench, Nut .358
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .104
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Operating the Power .103
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Rear, Def ogger .74
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
2.4
engine models
V6 models LX
EX and EX-L
316 325
328326
324 V6 models
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