2011 HONDA ACCORD ignition

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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:
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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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Emergency Towing
416
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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The exhaust emissions controls
includethreeorfoursystems:
PGM-FI, ignition timing control,
exhaust gas recirculation (6-cylinder
models), and three way catalytic
converter. These systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
2
2
V6 models
Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
Emissions Cont rols
Three Way Catalytic Converter
PGM-FI System Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)
Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
T echnical Inf ormation
431
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Accessories . 307
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 353
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 122, 128
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Usage . 125, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires . 380, 381
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Antif reeze . 356
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 58, 327
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Operation . 327
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 136
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 263
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Capacity, Fluid . 420, 422 .......................................
Shif ting . 320
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 320
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Shif t Lever Positions . 320
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Shif t Lock Release . 323
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 252
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 405
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Jump Starting . 400
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Maintenance . 388
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Specif ications . 421, 423
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Bef ore Driving . 295
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 114
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HandsFreeLink. 270
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 327
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Break-in, New Linings . 296
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Bulb Replacement . 370
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Fluid . 362
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Parking . 112 .................
System Indicator . 57, 407
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Wear Indicators . 326
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Braking System . 326
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 296
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 370
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Brake Lights . 370
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Fog Lights . 372
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Front Parking Lights . 368
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Headlights . 365
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High-mount Brake Light . 371
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Rear Lights . 370
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Specif ications . 421, 423
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Turn Signal Lights . 368, 370
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Bulbs, Halogen . 365, 372
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Capacities Chart . 420, 422
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 309
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 245Bluetooth
Index
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B
C
INDEX
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Fuel . 296
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Fill Door and Cap . 297
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Oxygenated . 297
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Fuel Economy . 304
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the . 408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 304, 305
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Gasoline . 296
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Gas Station Procedures . 297
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 320 ..............
Manual Transmission . 318
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Glove Box . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 311, 335
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
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HandsFreeLink
. 270
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 365
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Automatic Lighting On . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Chime . 69
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 365, 372
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 13, 94
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Heating and Cooling . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heater, Seat . 100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 266 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 300
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Hydraulic Clutch . 363
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Keys . 76
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Indicators . 56
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57, 407
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Charging System . 56, 405
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Cruise Control . 62
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Cruise Main . 62
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Door and Trunk Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 61
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Fog Lights . 62
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
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High Beam . 61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
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Lights On . 60
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Low Fuel . 61
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Low Oil Pressure . 56, 405
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Low Tire Pressure . 59
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Security System . 61
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Side Airbag Of f . 57
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Seat Belt . 56
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SRS . 57
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TPMS . 59
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 60 ........................................
VSA Off . 58
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VSA System . 58
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
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Inf ant Seats . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 380
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Inside Mirror . 104
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Inspection, Tire . 382
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Installing a Child Seat . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Using LATCH . 42
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 119
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 176, 226
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 394
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Jack, Tire . 394
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Jump Starting . 400 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 418
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 365
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Indicator . 55
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Parking . 69
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Turn Signal . 60, 69
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Childproof Door . 86
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Fuel Fill Door . 297
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Glove Box . 116
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door . 79
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Trunk . 90
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Low Coolant Level . 303
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 318
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 405
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Lower Anchors . 42
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 420, 422
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 309 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 321
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New Vehicle Break-in . 296
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 319
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 418
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 296
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Odometer . 64
Oil
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Change, How to . 354
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Change, When to . 343
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Checking Engine . 302
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 405
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 353
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 430
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Outside Mirrors . 105
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 403
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 348
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Oxygenated Fuels . 297
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 321
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Parking . 325
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Parking Brake . 112
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 57, 407
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Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System . 431
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Pollen Filter . 376
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Power Door Locks . 79
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Power Seat Adjustments . 92
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Power Socket Locations . 113
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Power Windows . 106
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Maintenance . 341
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Minder . 343
Main Items and Sub
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Items . 346, 349
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 348
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Minder Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 342
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Manual Transmission . 318
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 361
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Meters, Gauges . 55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 297
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 104
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 308 .......................................
Moonroof . 110
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Works . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Works . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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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
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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
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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
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
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Emissions Control Systems . 430
Three Way Catalytic
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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
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