2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID check transmission fluid

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 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 information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .276
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Maintenance Minder . 277
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Fluid Locations .284
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Adding Engine Oil .285
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 286
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Engine Coolant .288
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Windshield Washers .290
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Transmission Fluid .291
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 291
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Brake Fluid .292
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Lights .293
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Roof Antenna .298
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 299
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Floor Mats .299
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DustandPollenFilter . 300
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Wiper Blades .300
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Wheels .303
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Tires .303
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 309
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Vehicle Storage .310
241
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the maintenance messages on the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks within the HOT range.If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
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.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2. Always use Honda CVTF
(continuously variable
transmission f luid).
3.
4. 5.
2.
1.
CONT INUED
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
291
DIPSTICK UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
HOT
Range
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Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Replace the brake f luid every 3 years,
independent of the distance traveled.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the inf ormation display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Check the f luid level several seconds
after you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. The f luid level
should be between the MIN and
MAXmarksonthesideof the
reservoir. If the level is at or below
the MIN mark, your brake system
needs attention. Have the brake
system inspected f or leaks or worn
brake pads.
6.
T ransmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
292
MAX
MIN
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Additives, Engine Oil . 285
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 27
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Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires .304
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Antif reeze .288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .59, 268
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Operation .268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..........................................
Lock .80
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Armrest .95
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Audio System .110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Auto Idle Stop .264, 265
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 214
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
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Capacity,Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 291
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Shif ting .261
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
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Shif t Lock Release . 263Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 324
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Jump Starting .319
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Maintenance .309
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .241
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holder .101
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
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Break-in, New Linings . 242
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Bulb Replacement .296
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Fluid .292
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Pad Wear Indicator . 268
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Parking .99
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System Indicator . 58,63,326
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Braking System .267
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
Index
A B
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .257
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Economy .247
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel .247
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 319
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure ...........................
Indicator .62, 323
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
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Overheated Engine . 321
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Emergency Brake .99
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .333
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls .345
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Emissions Testing .348 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,323
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating .321
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Specif ications .338
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Starting .259
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .105
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Features .103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
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Oil .286
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 291
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Brake .292
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Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .242
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Fill Door and Cap .243
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Oxygenated .242
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Reserve Indicator .61
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Tank, Filling the .243
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Fuses, Checking the .328
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
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Towing.....................................
A Trailer .274
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Traction Devices .308
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .291
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Fluid Selection .291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Meter .67
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Trunk .88
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Opening .88
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals .74
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline .242
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USB Adapter Cable .142
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USB Flash Memory Device . 142,196
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 287................................
Vanity Mirror .100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 253
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System .270
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VSA Activation Indicator . 64,270
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VSA Of f Switch .271
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VSA System Indicator . 64,270
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Vehicle Storage .310
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Ventilation .106
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VIN .336
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Viscosity, Oil .285
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 290
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Indicator .61
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Operation .73 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 306
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Cleaning .308
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Compact Spare .312
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Nut Wrench .313
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
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Def roster .108
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Washers .73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .300
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Operation .73
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Worn Tires .304, 305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 333
Index
V
W
U
VIII
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