2010 HONDA ACCORD engine oil

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 365
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Jump Starting . 360
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Maintenance . 347
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Bef ore Driving . 255
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink. 230
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 256
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Bulb Replacement . 330
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Fluid . 322
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Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 367
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Wear Indicators . 286
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Braking System . 286
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 256
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 330
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Brake Lights . 330
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Fog Lights . 332
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Front Parking Lights . 328
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Headlights . 325
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High-mount Brake Light . 331
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Rear Lights . 330
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Turn Signal Lights . 328, 330
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Bulbs, Halogen . 325, 332
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Accessories . 267
ACCESSORY
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(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 . 313
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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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 . 339, 340
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Antif reeze . 316
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 58, 287
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Operation . 287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 133
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 223
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Automatic Transmission . 280
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Capacity, Fluid . 380, 382 .......................................
Shif ting . 280
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 280
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Shif t Lever Positions . 280
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Shif t Lock Release . 283
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
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Capacities Chart . 380, 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 269
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 206Bluetooth
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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
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Indicator . 61
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Dead Battery . 360
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 123, 129
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Dimensions . 380, 382
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 319
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Engine Oil . 262
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 286
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Disposal of Used Oil . 315
Doors
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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 . 384
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CD Changer . 163, 194
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CD Player . 141
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Certif ication Label . 378
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Chains . 345
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
Changing Oil
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How to . 314
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When to . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 365
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 258
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 276
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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
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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 . 334
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Climate Control System . 125
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On/Off Button . 127
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Clock . 214
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Clutch Fluid . 323
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 392
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 277
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Compact Spare . 352
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Compass . 219
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Console Compartment . 112
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Consumer Inf ormation . 396
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 316
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Checking . 263
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Proper Solution . 316
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 390
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 223
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Customer Service . 396
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 278
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 275
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Economy . 264
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Dual Temperature Control . 130
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 335
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Economy, Fuel . 264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 289
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Emergencies . 351
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Battery, Jump Starting . 360
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Brake System Indicator . 367
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
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Charging System Indicator . 365
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting . 360
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Checking the Fuses . 368
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Overheated Engine . 363
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Towing . 375
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Emergency Brake . 109 ......................
Emergency Flashers . 73
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Emergency Towing . 375
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Emissions Controls . 390
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Emissions Testing . 393Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 316
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start . 358
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 303
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 312
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Overheating . 363
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Specif ications . 380, 382
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Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Starting . 277
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V6 . 382
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4-cylinder . 380
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Engine Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 257
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 390
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 121, 128
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Features . 119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 257
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen . 335
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Oil . 314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Brake . 322
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Clutch . 323
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Manual Transmission . 321
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Power Steering . 323
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Windshield Washer . 318
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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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Low Coolant Level . 263
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 278
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 365
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Lower Anchors . 42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 380, 382
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 269
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Maintenance . 301
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Minder . 303
Main Items and Sub
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Items . 306, 309
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 308
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Minder Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 302
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Manual Transmission . 278
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 321
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Meters, Gauges . 55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline .257
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 268 .......................................
Moonroof . 107
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Neutral Gear Position . 281
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New Vehicle Break-in . 256
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 279
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 378
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 256
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Odometer . 64
Oil
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Change, How to . 314
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Change, When to . 303
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Checking Engine . 262
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 313
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 390
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Outside Mirrors . 102
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 363
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 308
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Oxygenated Fuels . 257
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 281
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Parking . 285
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Parking Brake . 109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 57, 367
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Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 392
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System . 391
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Pollen Filter . 335
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Power Door Locks . 79
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Power Seat Adjustments . 92
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Power Socket Locations . 111
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Power Windows . 103
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 46
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Using LATCH . 42
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Radiator Overheating . 363
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Radio/CD Sound System . 133
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Radio Thef t Protection . 213
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Radio, XM
. 157, 187
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Readiness Codes . 393
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 330
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Rear Seat, Folding . 97
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Rear Ventilation . 124, 132
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Rear View Mirror . 101
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92, 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 279
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Ref ueling . 257
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Reminder Indicators . 56
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Remote Transmitter . 86 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 314
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Fuses . 368
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Light Bulbs . 325
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Timing Belt . 324
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Tires . 344
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Wiper Blades . 336
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 398
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 263, 316
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 281
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Rotation, Tire . 343
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 398
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18 Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 334
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats .................................
Adjusting . 92-94
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Folding . 97
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Heaters . 100
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Security System . 217
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Select/Reset Knob . 63
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Selecting a Child Seat . 40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 149
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Serial Number . 378
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Service Minder . 303
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Service Manual . 399
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Service Station Procedures . 257
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Setting the Clock . 214
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 280
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Shif t Lock Release . 283
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Tires . 345
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Sound System . 133
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 352
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Spark Plugs . 380, 382
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Specif ications . 380, 382
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Speed Control . 223
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Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service . 31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
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Works . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Works . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 29, 57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 277
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 277
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With a Dead Battery . 360
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 363
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 211, 230
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Stereo Sound System . 133
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Sun Visors . 114
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Sunglasses Holder . 113
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing . 31
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SRS Indicator . 29, 57 ...................
System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil . 313
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 351
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Emissions Control Systems . 390
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 392
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 213
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 392
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Time, Setting the . 214
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Timing Belt . 324
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Tire Chains . 345
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 353
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Tire Inf ormation . 386
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Tire Labeling . 386
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside. With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows: 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
51
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. 18
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L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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