2011 HONDA ACCORD parking brake

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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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Specif icat ions (4-cylinder models)
T echnical Inf ormation
421
Lights Battery Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
65 AH/20 HR Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
P215/60R16 94H
P225/50R17 93V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°
1°
3°48’
See page 413 or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412 or the fuse box
cover.
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
21/5 W
3CP
21 W
21 W
21/5 W5W
21 W8W8W5W
1.4 W
2CP
High Low
: Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1: 2:
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
PZEV engine model, and Canadian models LX, LX-P, SE
EX, EX-L
(Amber)
2
1
2
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Specif icat ions (V6 models)
Technical Inf ormation
423
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Lights Battery Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
P225/50R17 93V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°
1°
3°48’
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
12 V
12 V
60 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR See page 413 or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412 or the fuse box
cover.
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
21/5 W
3CP
55 W
21 W
21 W
21/5 W5W
21 W8W8W5W
2CP
1.4 W
HighLow
: Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
If equipped (H11)
(Amber)
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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)
...............................
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
...
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
...............................
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
...........
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
..........................
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
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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
............................
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
...................................
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
....................
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
..................................
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
........................
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
......................................
Chart . 353
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
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
.................
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
..............................
Items . 346, 349
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
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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