2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE maintenance

Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
The location of the test indicator
window varies between
manuf acturers.
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WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
). The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page . 221
222
On models with navigation system
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The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the batterymaintenance.
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Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
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U.S. models only
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanat
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T echnical Inf ormation
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
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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.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Service Manu
al:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
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Form Description
2011 Honda Civic 2/4 door Service Manual 2006-2011 Honda Civic 2/4 door
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2006-2011 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 door Body Repair Manual
2011 Honda Civic 2-door Owner’s Manual
2011 Honda Civic Navigation System Manual 2011 Honda Civic Honda Service History
2011 Honda Civic 2-door Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years
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61SNA0CEL
61SNA30
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Capacities Chart . 365
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AAC . 152, 205
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Accessories and Modif ications . 261
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 112
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Active Head Restraints . 100
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Adding Engine Coolant . 304
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Additives, Engine Oil . 301
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Usage . 121
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Air Pressure, Tires . 323, 325, 366
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Antif reeze . 304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 61, 280
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Operation . 280
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 221
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 81
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Audio System . 123
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 224 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 274
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Capacity, Fluid . 365
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Checking Fluid Level . 308
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Shif ting . 274
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 274
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Shif t Lever Positions . 275
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 349
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Jump Starting . 345
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Maintenance . 333
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Specif ications . 366
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Bef ore Driving . 251
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Booster Seats . 49
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 280
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Break-in, New Linings . 252
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Bulb Replacement . 316 ...........................................
Fluid . 310
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Parking . 109
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System Design . 279
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System Indicator . 60, 351
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Wear Indicators . 279
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Braking System . 279
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 252
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 316
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Brake Lights . 316
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Fog Lights . 317
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Front Parking Lights . 315
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Front Side Marker Lights . 315
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Headlights . 312
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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Rear Lights . 316
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Specif ications . 365
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Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312, 317Bluetooth
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 340
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Jack, Tire . 339
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Jump Starting . 345
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Keys . 79
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Label, Certif ication . 362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 42
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 79
...........................................
Switch . 81
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Timing Control System . 374
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 61
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 60, 351
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Charging System . 59, 349
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Cruise Control . 64
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Door Open . 65
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 65
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62
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Fog Light . 65
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High Beam . 65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Lights On . 65
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Low Fuel . 66
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Low Oil Pressure . 59, 349
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Low Tire Pressure . 63, 284 .......
Maintenance Minder . 62, 291
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 350
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REV Limit . 63
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Security System . 66
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Seat Belt . 59
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Side Airbag Of f . 60
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SRS . 60
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TPMS . 63, 285
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Trunk Open . 65
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 61
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VSA Activation . 64
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VSA System . 64
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Washer Level . 65
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 57, 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
......................................
Installing . 41
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Tether Anchor Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 323
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Inside Mirror . 108
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Inspection, Tire . 326
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Installing a Child Seat . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46 .............................
Using LATCH . 42
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Instrument Panel . 3, 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Instrument and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 114
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 142, 194
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Neutral Gear Position . 275
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New Vehicle Break-in . 252
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 272
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 362
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 312
...............................
Indicators . 57, 59
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Parking . 74
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Turn Signal . 74
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Load Limits . 264
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door . 253
.................................
Power Door . 83
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Trunk . 93
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Low Coolant Level . 257
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 349
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Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 271
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 365
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 263
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Maintenance . 289
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Items . 294, 297
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Minder . 291
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Minder Indicator . 62, 291 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 296
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Saf ety . 290
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59, 350
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Manual Transmission . 271
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Checking Fluid Level . 309
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Shif ting . 271
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 309
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Mats, Floor . 320
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Meters, Gauges . 67
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 108
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 262
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Moonroof . 106
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MP3 . 135, 152, 173, 182, 205
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 252 .........................................
Odometer . 68
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 68
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 302
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Change, When to . 291
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Checking Engine . 255
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Pressure Indicator . 59, 349
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 301
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 373
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Outside Mirrors . 108
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Outside Temperature . 69
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Overheating, Engine . 347
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 296
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Oxygenated Fuels . 253
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position . 275
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Parking . 278
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Parking Brake . 109
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 351
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Parking Lights . 74, 316
Parking Over Things that
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Burn . 278, 375
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PC Card . 181
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PC Card Error Messages . 193
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PGM-FI System . 374
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Pollen Filter . 321
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Power Door Locks . 83
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Power Socket Locations . 110, 112
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Power Steering Fluid . 311
............................
Power Windows . 104
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive . 269
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guideline . 33
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Installing a Child Seat . 41
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Protecting Small Children . 39
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Selecting a Child Seat . 40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 46 .............................
Using LATCH . 42
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Radiator Overheating . 347
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 124
Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound
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System . 159
............................
Radio, XM
. 129, 163
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 325
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Radio Thef t Protection . 221
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Readiness Codes . 350, 376
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 316
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Rear Seat Access . 96
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Rear Seat, Folding . 101
...........................
Rearview Mirror . 108
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 95
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 272
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Ref ueling . 253
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Reminder Indicators . 57, 59
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Remote Audio Controls . 219
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 89
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 321 ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 302
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Fuses . 352
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Light Bulbs . 312
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Maintenance Minder . 291
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Spark Plugs . 364
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Tires and Wheels . 330
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Wiper Blades . 321
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 382
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 257, 304
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 275
...........................
Reverse Lockout . 273
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Rotation, Tire . 328
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 382
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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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