2010 HONDA RIDGELINE check oil

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 254
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge . 76
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Octane Requirement . 248
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Gas Station Procedures . 249
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel . 76
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Speedometer . 76 .................................
Tachometer . 76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 272
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Glove Box . 138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) . 294
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 249
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 345
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Oil . 328
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 361
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Floor Mats . 345
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Brake . 334
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Power Steering . 335
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Rear Differential . 333
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Transf er Assembly . 333
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Windshield Washer . 330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 165
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Fog Lights . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 99
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Front Seat . 119, 121
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Adjusting . 119, 121
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Airbags . 9, 25
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Heaters . 126
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Fuel . 248
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Fill Door and Cap . 249
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Gauge . 76 ................
Octane Requirement . 248
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Oxygenated . 248
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Reserve Indicator . 68
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Fuel Economy . 254
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison . 254
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 256
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Fuel Economy Factors . 255
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Improving Fuel Economy . 255
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Fuses, Checking the . 378
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 336, 339
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HandsFreeLink
. 221
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HFL Buttons . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
Index
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 363
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Jack, Tire . 363
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Jump Starting . 370
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Keys . 100 ..................................
Maintenance . 311
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 323
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Minder . 313-324
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Minder Indicator . 71
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Saf ety . 312
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges . 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 258
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Moonroof . 131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 317
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Maintenance Items . 321, 324
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 386
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Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 313
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Maintenance Items . 316, 324
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Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 350
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Instrument Panel . 4, 93
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights . 142
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 386
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 336
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Indicator . 69
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Interior . 142
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Parking . 95
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Turn Signal . 95
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Load Limits . 260, 293
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door . 249
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Glove Box . 138
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In-Bed Trunk. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door . 103
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Low Coolant Level . 253
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 388, 389
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 259
Index
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CONT INUED
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer . 76
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Of f -Highway Driving . 306
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Of f -Road Precautions . 307
Oil
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Change, How to . 327
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Change, When to . 313
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Checking Engine . 253
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Filter . 328
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors . 134
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Overheating, Engine . 372
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 323
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position . 272
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Parking . 286
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Parking Brake . 132 .................................
Parking Lights . 95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
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PGM-FI System . 398
Pickup Bed
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Carrying Cargo . 259
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Lights . 144
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Power Seat Adjustments . 121
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Power Socket Locations . 139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 34
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General Guidelines . 34
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Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 43
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Radiator Overheating . 372
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 159, 167, 173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 333
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
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Rearview Mirror . 133
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Rearview Mirror with Compass . 213
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Rear (Back) Window . 129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
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Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 327
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Fuses . 378
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Light Bulbs . 336
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Minder . 324
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Timing Belt . 336
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Tires . 361
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Wiper Blades . 346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Reverse Gear Position . 272
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Rotation, Tire . 351
Index
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Sun Visor . 140
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil . 327
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 359
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Tachometer . 76
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 340
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 359
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Emissions Control Systems . 397
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 399
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Thef t Protection . 206
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399 ....................................
Timing Belt . 336
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Tire Chains . 354
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 361
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Tire Labeling . 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 278
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 72, 278
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 394
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 279
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TPMS Indicator . 72, 73, 279, 281
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Tires . 348
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Air Pressure . 350
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Checking Wear . 350
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Compact Spare . 360
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Inf lation . 349
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Inspection . 350
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Maintenance . 351
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Replacing . 352
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Rotating . 351
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Snow . 353
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Tire Chains . 354
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Tools, Tire Changing . 361 Towing
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A Trailer . 296
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Emergency Wrecker . 383
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Equipment . 301
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Equipment and Accessories . 297
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Weight Limit . 293
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Trailer Loading . 295
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Trailer Towing Tips . 303
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 333
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 331
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Fluid Selection . 332
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Identif ication Number . 387
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Shif ting the Automatic . 271
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Treadwear . 390
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Trip Meter . 79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed . 116
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Turn Signals . 95
Index
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INDEX
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Unleaded Gasoline . 248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 328
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 405
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 330
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Level Indicator . 67
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Operation . 94
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Wheels . 348
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Adjusting the Steering . 99
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Wrench . 364
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 128
Windshield ...........................
Def roster . 148, 155
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Washers . 94
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Wiper Zone, Heated . 95, 150, 156
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 346
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Operation . 94
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Worn Tires . 350
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 383 .....................................
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Radio . 167
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 260, 388
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Vehicle Dimensions . 388
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 386
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 291
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VSA Activation Indicator . 71, 291
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VSA Of f Switch . 292
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VSA System Indicator . 70, 291
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Vehicle Storage . 357
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Ventilation . 149
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VIN . 386
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Viscosity, Oil . 326
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel drive system
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(VTM-4
) . 276
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VTM-4 Lock . 276 :U.S.only
Index
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If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
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 .
For more inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
375
90 375 374
91 374
90
On models with navigation system On models with navigation system On models with navigation system
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SELECT button or
TRIP/RESET button.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f .
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Maint enance Minder Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................Break-in Period . 248
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Fuel Recommendation . 248
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Service Station Procedures . 249
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Ref ueling . 249
Opening and Closing the
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Hood . 252
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Oil Check . 253
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Engine Coolant Check . 253
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Fuel Economy . 254
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Accessories and Modif ications . 257
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Carrying Cargo . 259
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
247