2009 HONDA ODYSSEY Auto brake

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than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering wheel,
then turn the wheel to the left to get
the trailer to move to the lef t, and
turn the wheel right to move the
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including putting the
transmission in Park and f irmly
setting the parking brake. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.
If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
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Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills Backing Up
Parking
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle
Driving
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .414
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Maintenance Minder .415
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Fluid Locations .425
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Adding Engine Oil .426
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .428
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Engine Coolant .430
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Windshield Washers .432
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .433
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Brake Fluid .435
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Power Steering Fluid .436
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Timing Belt .436
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Lights .437
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .444
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Floor Mats .444
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
.................................
Wiper Blades .445
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Wheels .450
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Tires .450
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Checking the Battery .458
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Vehicle Storage .459
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel 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 .
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 odometer/
trip meter display or the multi-
inf ormation display.
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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. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
425
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
RADIATOR CAP
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Tire chains cannot be used with a
flat front tire. If a front tire goes flat
when a tire chain is installed on it,
remove the chain, and f ollow the
precautions described under
Michelin PAX System (see page
).
The previously listed chains are the
only ones that have been approved
by Honda f or use on your vehicle.
Since Honda cannot test all chains,
you must be personally responsible
f or proper selection, installation, and
useof tirechains.
These chains are available at many
auto supply stores. For a complete
list of stores, visit the SCC website at
www.scc-chain.com. When installing
chains, f ollow the manuf acturer’s
instructions, and mount them as
tightlyasyoucan.Driveslowlywith
chains installed.
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
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Tires
456
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Accessories .376
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .144
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Accessory Power Socket .203
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AC Power Outlet .203
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Additives, Engine Oil .427
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag (SRS) .9,25
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Air Conditioning System .210
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Rear A/C Control .216
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Air Outlets (Vents) .213,220
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Air Pressure, Tires .451
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Antif reeze .431
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69,392
...................................
Operation .392
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .284
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .144
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Armrests .171
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Audio Controls, Remote .282
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Audio System .221
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .138 .............
Automatic Speed Control .319
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Automatic Transmission .386
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Capacity, Fluid .494
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Checking Fluid Level .433
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Shif ting .386
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .386
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Shif t Lever Positions .387
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Shif t Lock Release .389
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Auxiliary Input Jack .283
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .67,479
............................
Jump Starting .475
..............................
Maintenance .458
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Specif ications .494
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Bef ore Driving .367
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Belts,Seat .8,21
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Beverage Holders .195
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.325
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Booster Seats .57
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .392 .............
Break-in, New Linings .368
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Bulb Replacement .441,443
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Fluid .435
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Pad Wear Indicators .391
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Parking .192
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System Indicator .69,481
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Braking System .391
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Break-in, New Vehicle .368
Brightness Control,
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Instruments .139
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .442
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Brake Lights .443
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Front Parking Lights .439
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Front Side Marker Lights .439
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Front Turn Signal Light .438
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Headlights .437
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Rear Bulbs .441,442
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Rear Turn Signal Light .441
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Specif ications .495
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Bulbs, Halogen .437
Index
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Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
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Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
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Locking and Unlocking .151
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Lockout Prevention .151
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Manual Sliding Doors .161
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Open monitor .75,91
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Power Door Locks .151
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Power Sliding Doors .161
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .496
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .383
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Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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DVD Error Message .314
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DVD Player .285
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Economy, Fuel .373..................................
Emergencies .461
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Battery, Jump Starting .475
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Brake System Indicator .481
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Changing a Flat Tire .466
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Charging System Indicator .479
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Checking the Fuses .483
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Driving with a Flat Tire .457
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Jump Starting .475
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .479
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .480
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Overheated Engine .477
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Towing .488
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Emergency Brake .192
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Emergency Flashers .140
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Emergency Towing .488
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Emissions Controls .503
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Emissions Testing, State .506
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .77
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Engine Speed Limiter .388
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If It Won’t Start .473
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67,480
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Oil Pressure Indicator .67,479
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Oil, What Kind to Use .426 ...............................
Overheating .477
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Specif ications .494
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Starting .385
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .503
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Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .504
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
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Filling the Fuel Tank .369
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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Oil .428
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .140
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Flat Tire, Changing a .466
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Floor Mats .176,444
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Floor Storage Area .200
Index
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .433
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Brake .435
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Power Steering .436
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Windshield Washers .432
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .275
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Folding the Third Row Seat .181
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Four-way Flashers .140
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Front Airbags .9,25
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Front Seat .168
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Adjusting .168,169,170
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Heaters .183
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Airbags .9,25
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Fuel .368
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Fill Door and Cap .369
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Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement .368
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Ref ueling .369
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Reserve Indicator .74
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Fuses, Checking the .483
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Gas Mileage, Improving .374 .........................................
Gasoline .368
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .74
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Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement .368
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Ref ueling .369
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Gas Station Procedures .369
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .77
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Fuel .77
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Speedometer .77
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Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
...................................
Glove Boxes .201
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .405
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .429
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HandsFreeLink
.325
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Headlights .136
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Aiming .437 ............
Automatic Lighting Off .138
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Daytime Running Lights .138
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High Beam Indicator .73
.......................
Reminder Chime .136
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .437
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Turning on .136
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Headphones .315
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Head Restraints .171
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Heated Mirror .192
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Heater, Seat .183
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Heating and Cooling .210
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High Altitude, Starting at .385
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High-Low Beam Switch .135
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .322
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Hood, Opening the .370
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Horn .4,133
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .492
Ignition
............................................
Keys .142
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Switch .144
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Timing Control System .504
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Immobilizer System .143
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