2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID power steering

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .65
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Odometer .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Current Fuel Mileage .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Average Fuel Mileage .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .69
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Maintenance Minder .69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .70
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Charge/Assist Gauge .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77 ...............................
Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Mirrors .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Interior Convenience Items .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Accessory Power Socket .101
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Glove Box .101
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Console Compartment .101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Optional in U.S.
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2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR (P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.62)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.62,196,197)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.30,59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATORBRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.30,58) (P.61)(P.18,58)
(P.61)
(P.62,335)
(P.62,336)
(P.62,337) (P.58,338)
(P.64)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.64)
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gearbox.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. When the brake system
indicator (amber) is on, there is the
problem with the Cooperative
Control with regenerative brake,
Creep Aid System or Brake Assist
(the normal brake operates properly).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
For more inf ormation, see page .
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
(A mber)
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, reduces their ef f ectiveness and
reduces brake pad lif e. In addition,
f uel economy can be reduced. It also
keeps your brake lights on all the
time, conf using drivers behind you.Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some f eatures.
This f eature enables you to press the
brakepedalwithlessforcebythe
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.This f eature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop f unction
activates, this f eature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
This f eature helps you apply the
brakes with less f orce during an
emergency braking situation.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Power-Assist Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
Creep Aid System
Brake-Assist
Braking System
Driving
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Maintenance Minder
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
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2
3
4
5
Maintenance Minder
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Accessories .263
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .80
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Accessory Power Socket .101
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Additives, Engine Oil .297
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Airbag (SRS) .9,21
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Airbags, Additional Information .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .104
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Air Pressure, Tires .315
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Antif reeze .300Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .59,280
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Operation .280
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .209
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .80
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Armrest .95
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Audio System .110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Auto Idle Stop .276,277
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .214
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) .272
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Capacity,Fluid .350
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Checking Fluid Level .303
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Shif ting .273
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .272
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Shif t Lever Positions .273
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Shif t Lock Release .275 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,336
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Jump Starting .331
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Maintenance .321
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Specif ications .350
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Bef ore Driving .253
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .100
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .280
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Break-in, New Linings .254
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Bulb Replacement .308
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Fluid .304
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Pad Wear Indicator .280
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Parking .99
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System Indicator .58,63,338
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Braking System .279
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Break-in, New Vehicle .254
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Brightness Control, Instruments .75
Index
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .305
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Indicator .60
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .265
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .80
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .80
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Fuel Fill Door .256
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Power Door .81
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .258
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .350
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Maintenance .287
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Minder .289
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .294
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Saf ety .288 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,337
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Meters, Gauges .57,65
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Methanol in Gasoline .255
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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MP3/WMA .122,161
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Neutral Gear Position .274
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New Vehicle Break-in .254
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication .348
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .254
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Odometer .69
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Odometer,Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .298
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Change, When to .289
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Checking Engine .256
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Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Selecting Proper Viscosity .297
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .80 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .357
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Outside Temperature Indicator .67
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Overheating, Engine .333
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .294
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
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Panel Brightness Control .75
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Park Gear Position .274
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Parking .278
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Parking Brake .99
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .58,338
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn .278
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PGM-FI System .358
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Playing the Radio .113,148
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Playing a Disc .122,160
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Playing a PC Card .170
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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