2009 HONDA PILOT warning

Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
521
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
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If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
523
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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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 ).
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
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. 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. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
525
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.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example: Unif orm T ire Quality Grading T readwear
T raction
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
544
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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
545
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Î
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Cancel Button .350
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Capacities Chart .542
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
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Cargo Area Light .176
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Cargo Hook .412
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Cargo, How to Carry .408
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Certif ication Label .540
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Chains, Tires .507
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Changing a Flat Tire .513
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .477 ......................................
When to .459
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Charging System Indicator . 68,525
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 414
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Childproof Door Locks . 142
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .56
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Child Seats .42, 45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 37
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Inf ants .42
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Larger Children .55
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tether .52
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Warning Labels .60
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage Points . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 53,54
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Cleaning Seat Belts .494
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Climate Control System . 197
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Clock .312
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Coat Hooks .183
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Code, Audio System .311
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CO in the Exhaust .551
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Compact Spare Tire .512 .........................................
Compass .351
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Console Compartment . 178
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Consumer Inf ormation . 558
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
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Conversation Mirror .182
Coolant ........................................
Adding .479
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Checking .402
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Proper Solution .479
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Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .551
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Cruise Control Indicator . 76
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Cruise Control Operation . 348
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Cup Holders .179
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Customer Service Of f ice . 558
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Customize Settings .95
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Door/Window Setup . 113
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Lighting Setup .108
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Meter Setup .101
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Position Setup .106
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Setting to Def ault .98
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .490
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Brake Lights .490
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Fog Lights .489
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Front Parking Lights . 488
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Front Side Marker Lights . 488
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Headlights .487
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Rear Bulbs .490
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Specif ications .543
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Turn Signal Lights . 488
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Bulbs, Halogen .487
Index
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Dashboard .3, 64
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Daytime Running Lights . 126
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Dead Battery .521
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 560
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 128
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Def rosting the Windows . 192,201
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Dif f erential Fluid .542
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Dimensions .542
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Dimming the Headlights . 124
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
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Engine Oil .402
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 433
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Disc Care .283
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Disc Changer .240, 272
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .249, 282
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Disc Player .216, 240,272
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Disposal of Used Oil .478
Doors .................................
Indicator .11, 93
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Locking and Unlocking . 136
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Lockout Prevention . 142
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Power Door Locks . 136
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .413
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Economy .403
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
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DVD Player Error Messages . 343
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DVD Player .318
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Economy, Fuel .403
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .435
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Emergencies .511
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Battery, Jump Starting . 521
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Brake System Indicator . 527
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Changing a Flat Tire . 513
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Charging System Indicator . 525
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Checking the Fuses . 529
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 512
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
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Jump Starting .521
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 525
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
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Overheated Engine . 523.......................................
Towing .535
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Emergency Brake .167
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Emergency Flashers .128
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Emergency Towing .535
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Emissions Controls .551
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Emissions Testing .554
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 416
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
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If it Won’t Start .520
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .68, 526
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Oil Lif e .459
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,525
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 476
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Overheating .523
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Specif ications .543
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Speed Limiter .420
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Starting .415
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 551
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Exhaust Fumes .59
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .552
Index
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INDEX
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .191, 200
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .189
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 399
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .494
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Oil .477
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 128
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 513
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Floor Mats .495
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
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Brake .485
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Power Steering .486
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Rear Differential .484
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Transf er Assembly . 484
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Windshield Washer . 481
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .306
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Fog Lights .126
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Folding the Second Seat . 158.................
Folding the Third Seat . 159
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Four-way Flashers .128
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Front Airbags .9 ,27
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Front Seat .152
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Adjusting .152
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Airbags .9, 27
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Heaters .162
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Fuel .398
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Fill Door and Cap .399
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Gauge .80
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Octane Requirement . 398
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Oxygenated .398
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Reserve Indicator .77
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Tank, Filling the .399
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Tighten Fuel Cap .400
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Fuel Economy .403
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Fuses, Checking the .529
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 487
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HandsFreeLink
. 360
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HFL Buttons .361
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 404
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Gasoline .398
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Gauge .80
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Low Fuel Indicator .78
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Octane Requirement . 398
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Tank, Ref ueling .399 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 399
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 80
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Fuel .80
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Speedometer .80
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Tachometer .80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .440
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 418
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Glass Hatch .146
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Glove Box .181
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
Index
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