2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID jump start

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control ) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .103
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Bef ore Driving .241
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Driving .257
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Maintenance .275
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .311
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T echnical Inf ormation .335
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .351
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .355
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2010 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .312
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 317
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Jump Starting .319
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If the Engine Overheats . 321
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 323
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Fuses .327
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Fuse Locations .331
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Emergency Towing .333
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the 12 volt battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the 12 volt battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle f rom a booster 12 volt
battery (see page ).
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate. Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .319 333
309
319
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
CONT INUED
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BOOSTER BATTERY
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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µStart the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading will not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It will show less than the
actual level temporarily. It will show
the correct level af ter you drive f or
at least 30 minutes.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine. 7. 6.
4.
5.
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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
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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
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INDEX
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Keys .78
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Gasoline .242
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Tank, Filling the .243
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Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .67
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Glove Box .101
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .293
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Beeper .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirrors .99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
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High Altitude, Starting at . 259
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74
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Hood, Opening the .244
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Horn .72
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 346
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchors .47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
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Pressures .304
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Inf ormation Display .65
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Instrument Panel .57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights .102
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 130, 183
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .319
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Index
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