2011 HONDA ACCORD key

Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the right side. Insert
the key into the ignition switch,
press the brake pedal, and restart
the engine.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
f ront of the shif t lever and move
the shift lever out of Park to
neutral. If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
6.
5.
Automatic Transmission
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RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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317 408
415
If theEngineWon’tStart
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
399
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
...............................
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
.................................
Fog Lights . 372
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Front Parking Lights . 368
.................................
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
A
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
...........................................
Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
................
Octane Requirement . 296
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Gas Station Procedures . 297
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 320 ..............
Manual Transmission . 318
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Glove Box . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 311, 335
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
...........................
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
..............................
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
..............................................
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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CONT INUED
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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
.................................
Cruise Main . 62
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Door and Trunk Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
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
...
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
.......
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
Index
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Low Coolant Level . 303
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 318
...
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
...
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
....
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
...
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
Index
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Shif t Lock Release . 323
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
...
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
......................................
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
...................................
Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
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
......................
Indicator Works . 30
..
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
.......................
Starting the Engine . 317
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 317
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With a Dead Battery . 400
........
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
...................
Stereo Sound System . 136
......................................
Sun Visors . 117
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Sunglasses Holder . 116
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing . 31
.........................
SRS Indicator . 29, 57 ...................
System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil . 353
.
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
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 66
....................
Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 253
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432
..........................
Time, Setting the . 254
....................................
Timing Belt . 364
....................................
Tire Chains . 386
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 393
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 426
.................................
Tire Labeling . 426
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