2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE adding oil

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 290
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Maintenance Minder . 291
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Fluid Locations . 298
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Adding Engine Oil . 300
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Recommended Engine Oil . 300
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Synthetic Oil . 301
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Engine Oil Additives . 301
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 302
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Engine Coolant . 304
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Windshield Washers . 307
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 308
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 309
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 310
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Power Steering Fluid . 311
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Lights . 312
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 319
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Floor Mats . 320
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 321
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Wiper Blades . 321
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Tires . 323
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Checking the Battery . 333
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Vehicle Storage . 335
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Interior Care . 336
383
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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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
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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
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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
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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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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 263
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 216
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CD Changer . 139, 179
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CD Changer Error Messages . 141
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CD Player . 134, 172
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Ceiling Light . 114
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Certif ication Label . 362
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Chains . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 339
Changing Oil
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How to . 302
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When to . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 349
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 269
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 49
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Child Seats . 40
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 33, 36
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Inf ants . 38
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Large Children . 48
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34 .............................
Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 53
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 41
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LATCH . 42
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Selecting . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 319
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Clock . 222
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Clutch Fluid . 311
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CO in the Exhaust . 373
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Coat Hook . 112
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 270
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Compact Spare Tire . 338
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 380
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 304
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Checking . 257
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Proper Solution . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 373
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Cup Holders . 111
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 380
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 345
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 382
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 122
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Dimensions . 364
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 308
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Engine Oil . 255
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Directional Signals . 74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 279
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Disc Care . 216
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Disc Player . 134, 172
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Display Change Button . 68
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Disposal of Used Oil . 304
Doors
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Power Door Locks . 83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 271
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 267
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Economy . 258
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 321
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Economy, Fuel . 258
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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Indicator . 62
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System . 282
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Emergencies . 337
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Battery, Jump Starting . 345
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Brake System Indicator . 351
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Changing a Flat Tire . 339 .....
Charging System Indicator . 349
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Checking the Fuses . 352
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 77
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Jump Starting . 345
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 349
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 350
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Overheated Engine . 347
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Towing . 358
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Emergency Brake . 109
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Emergency Flashers . 77
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Emergency Towing . 358
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 94
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Emissions Controls . 373
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Emissions Testing . 376Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 304
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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If It Won’t Start . 343
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 59, 350
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 291
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 349
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Oil, Synthetic . 301
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 300
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Overheating . 347
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Specif ications . 364 ....................
Speed Limiter . 273, 276
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Starting . 270
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 253
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 373
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan Control . 119
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Features . 117
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 253
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 321
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Oil . 302
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 339
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Floor Mats . 320
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