2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .290
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Maintenance Minder .291
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Fluid Locations .298
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Adding Engine Oil .300
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .302
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Engine Coolant .304
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Windshield Washers .307
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Transmission Fluid .308
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Automatic Transmission .308
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Manual Transmission .309
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .310
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Power Steering Fluid .311
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Lights .312
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .319
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Floor Mats .320
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Wiper Blades .321
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Wheels .323
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Tires .324
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Checking the Battery .332
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Vehicle Storage .334
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Independent of maintenance message in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the second
column on page .
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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 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
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
51
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Fluid Locations
Except Si model
298
RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
: Except Canadian DX-G with manual transmission
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
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Manual Transmission only All models except Si and Canadian DX-Gwith manual transmission
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
311
LOWER LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
MAX
MIN
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .80
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Active Head Restraints .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .301
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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 .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
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 .110
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Air Pressure, Tires .325 ......................................
Antif reeze .304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .60,276
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Operation .276
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .205
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .80
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Armrest .97
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Audio System .114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .208
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Automatic Transmission .270
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Capacity, Fluid .365
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Checking Fluid Level .308
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Shif ting .270
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .270
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Shif t Lever Positions .271
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Shif t Lock Release .273
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Auxiliary Input Jack .204 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,349
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Jump Starting .344
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Maintenance .332
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Specif ications .366
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Belts,Seat.8,18
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Beverage Holders .108
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.211
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .276
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Break-in, New Linings .248
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Bulb Replacement .315
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Fluid .310
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Pad Wear Indicators .275
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Parking .105
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System Indicator .59,351
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Braking System .275
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Break-in, New Vehicle .248
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Brightness Control, Instruments .75
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Locking and Unlocking .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .267
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .263
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Economy .254
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Guidelines .264
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Fan, Interior .110 .........................................
Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .320
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Oil .302
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .309
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Shif ting the .267
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
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Flat Tire, Changing a .337
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .308
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Brake .310
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Clutch .311
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Locations .298
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Manual Transmission .309
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Power Steering .311
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Windshield Washer .307
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .198
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Fog Lights .74
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,24
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Economy, Fuel .254
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Emergencies on the Road .335
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Battery, Jump Starting .344
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Brake System Indicator .351
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Changing a Flat Tire .337
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Charging System Indicator .349
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Checking the Fuses .352
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .349
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .350 ..................
Overheated Engine .347
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Emergency Brake .105
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .358
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Emissions Controls .372
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Emissions Testing .375
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .70
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Engine Speed Limiter .269,272
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .350
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65,349
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Oil, What Kind to Use .300
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Overheating .347
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Specif ications .364
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Starting .266
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Ethanol in Gasoline .249
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .372
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Jump Starting .344
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Keys .78
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Label, Certif ication .362
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Lane Change, Signaling .73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH Anchor System .42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .312
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Indicator .59
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Parking .73
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Turn Signal .73
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Load Limits .260
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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 .249
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Power Door .82
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .253
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Low Fuel Indicator .64 ................................
Lower Anchors .42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .267
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .65,349
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator .63,280
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .365
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Maintenance .289
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Minder .291-297
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Minder Indicator .65
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Owner Maintenance Checks .296
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Saf ety .290
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .350
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Manual Transmission .267
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Manual Transmission Fluid .309
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Methanol in Gasoline .249
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Mirrors, Adjusting .104
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Moonroof .102
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MP3/WMA .126,162
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Neutral Gear Position .271 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .248
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Normal Shif t Speeds .268
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .362
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .248
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Odometer .67
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Odometer, Trip .68
Oil
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Change, How to .302
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Change, When to .291
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Checking Engine .251
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Pressure Indicator .65,349
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Selecting Proper Viscosity .300
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .372
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Outside Mirrors .104
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Outside Temperature Indicator .68
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Overheating, Engine .347
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .296
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Oxygenated Fuels .249
Index
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .307
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Indicator .64
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Operation .72
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Wheel .323
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Adjusting the Steering .77
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Alignment and Balance .328
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Compact Spare .336
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Nut Wrench .338
Windows ................
Operating the Power .101
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Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster .113 .......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .321
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .326,327
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .358
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System .278
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Activation Indicator .62,278
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Of f Switch .279
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System Indicator .62,278
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XM
Radio .120,153
:U.S. only
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