2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE service

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
Release the parking brake. Start the engine. Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
CONT INUED
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
415
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
424
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 436
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Warranty Coverages .437
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 438
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Authorized Manuals .439
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
435
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda
Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
In Puerto Rico
andthe U.S. Virgin
Islands: 418
Customer Service Inf ormation
436
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boul
evard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
439
Form Description
2008-2011 Honda Accord 2/4 door L4 Service Manual Base Book
2008-2011 Honda Accord 2/4 door V6 Service Manual Supplement2011 Honda 2/4 Door L4/V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2008 Honda 2/4 door Body Repair Manual
2011 Honda Accord 4-door Owner’s Manual 2011 Honda Accord
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2011 Honda Accord Honda Service History 2011 Honda Accord
4-door Technology Reference Guide
Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
Publication
Form Number 61TA005
61TA601
61TA005EL 61TA030
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CD Changer .165, 214
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CD Player .144
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Certif ication Label .418
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Chains .386
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Changing a Flat Tire .393
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .354
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When to .343
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Charging System Indicator . 56,405
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 316
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 375
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Climate Control System . 128
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On/Off Button .130
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Clock .254
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Clutch Fluid .363
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,432
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 317
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Compact Spare .392
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Compass .259
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Console Compartment . 115
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Consumer Inf ormation . 436
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .356
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Checking .303
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Proper Solution .356
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .430
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 263
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Customer Service .436 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61,71
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .400
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 438
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 126,132
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Dimensions .420, 422
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 359
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Engine Oil .302
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 326
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Disposal of Used Oil .355
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .80
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Auto Door Unlock .83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
Index
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CONT INUED
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .42
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Radiator Overheating . 403
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Radio/CD Sound System . 136
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Radio, XM
. 159, 207
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Readiness Codes .433
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
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Rear Seat, Folding .97
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Rear Ventilation .127, 135
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Rear View Mirror .104
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92,93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 319
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Ref ueling .297
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Reminder Indicators .56
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Remote Transmitter .86 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 354
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Fuses .408
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Light Bulbs .365
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Timing Belt .364
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Tires .380
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Wiper Blades .377
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 438
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 303,356
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position . 321
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Rotation, Tire .384
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 438
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .375
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats .................................
Adjusting .92-94
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Folding .97
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Heaters .100
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Security System .257
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 151
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Serial Number .418
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Service Minder .343
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Service Manual .439
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Service Station Procedures . 297
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Setting the Clock .254
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 320
Index
INDEX
R
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Shif t Lock Release .323
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .29
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Signaling Turns .69
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Snow Tires .386
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Sound System .136
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .392
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Specif ications .421, 423
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Spark Plugs .420, 422
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Control .263
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Speed Limiter .319, 323
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Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .23
.
How Your Side Airbags Works . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine .317
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .317
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With a Dead Battery . 400
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 403
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 250,270
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Stereo Sound System . 136
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Sun Visors .117
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Sunglasses Holder .116
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57 ...................
System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .353
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
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Emissions Control Systems . 430
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .432
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 253
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432
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Time, Setting the .254
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Timing Belt .364
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Tire Chains .386
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 393
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Tire Inf ormation .426
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Tire Labeling .426
Index
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VIII
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