2010 HONDA RIDGELINE engine

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 102
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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AC Power Outlet . 141
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Active Head Restraints . 124
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Additives, Engine Oil . 327
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Adjusting the Steering wheel . 99
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Advanced Airbags . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 146
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Usage . 147, 153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) . 148, 151, 155, 156
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Air Pressure, Tires . 350
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Antif reeze . 329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 66, 289
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Operation . 289
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 206
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 102
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Armrests . 122
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Audio System . 159, 167, 173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104
Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone . 95, 150, 156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 271
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Capacity, Fluid . 388
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Checking Fluid Level . 331
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Shif ting . 271
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 271
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Shif t Lever Positions . 272
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Shif t Lock Release . 275
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 205
Back Window
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Indicator . 75
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Operation . 128, 129
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 63, 374
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Jump Starting . 370
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Maintenance . 356
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Specif ications . 389 Bed Lights
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Indicator . 74
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Operation . 144
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Bef ore Driving . 247
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders . 137
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HandsFreeLink. 221
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 289
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Break-in, New Linings . 248
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Fluid . 334
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Bulb Replacement . 340, 341
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Parking . 132
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System Indicator . 65, 376
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Wear Indicators . 288
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Braking System . 288
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 98Bluetooth
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 254
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Emergencies . 359
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Battery, Jump Starting . 370
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Brake System Indicator . 376
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 374
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Checking the Fuses . 378
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 374
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 375
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Overheated Engine . 372
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
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Towing . 383
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Emergency Brake . 132
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Emissions Controls . 397
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Emissions Testing . 400 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 375
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Oil Lif e Display . 313, 317
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 326
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Overheating . 372
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Specif ications . 389
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Speed Limiter . 275
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Starting . 270
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Engine, if it won’t start . 369
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System . 397
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 147, 154
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Features . 145
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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Dead Battery . 370
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 406
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Def rosting the Windows . 150, 155
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear . 333
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Dimensions . 388
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Dimming the Headlights . 95
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Engine Oil . 253
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Directional Signals . 95
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 288
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Disposal of Used Oil . 328
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 11
Doors
Locking and
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Unlocking . 103, 104, 107
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door Locks . 103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 267
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Economy . 254
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D3 . 273
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 345
Index
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F
D
INDEX
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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
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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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Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 406
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 15
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Cleaning . 344
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities . 388 ...............................................
Seats . 119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heater . 126
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Security System . 208
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Serial Number . 386
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Service Intervals . 324
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 407
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Service Station Procedures . 249
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission . 271
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271
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Shif t Lock Release . 275
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Side Airbags . 9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 338
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Signaling Turns . 95
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Snow Tires . 353
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Sound System . 159, 167, 173
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 350, 360
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Specif ications Charts . 388
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Speed Control . 210 ...................................
Speedometer . 76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Starting the Engine . 270
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With a Dead Battery . 370
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 372
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159, 167, 173
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Storing Your Vehicle . 357
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
Index
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VIII

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(
)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Bef ore Driving .247
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Driving .267
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Maintenance .311
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T echnical Inf ormation .385
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 403
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .407
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .359
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Features .145INDEX
1

How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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