2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE fuel pressure

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other conv
enience items)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Bef ore Driving .251
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Driving .267
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Maintenance .289
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T echnical Inf ormation .361
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 379
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .383
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .337
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Features .117
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Instruments and Controls .55INDEX
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2011 Civic 2D Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,LX,EX,EX-L intheU.S.,andDX-G,SE,EX,EX-L inCanada
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(P.64)
: If equipped
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.66)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.66)
(P.64)
(P.59, 350)
(P.59, 349)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.61)(P.64)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.65) (P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.59)
(P.62, 291)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.60, 351)
(P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59, 350) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.60)
(P.64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59, 349)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.62)
(P.59, 349) CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62, 291)(P.64) (P.65)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 351)
REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P.63)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63)
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.63)If equipped
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
If thefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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4.
3.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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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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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
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Keys . 79
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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
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 61
Brake (Parking and Brake
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bulb Replacement . 312
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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
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door . 253
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Power Door . 83
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Trunk . 93
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Low Coolant Level . 257
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 349
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Lower Anchors . 42
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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
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Odometer, Trip . 68
Oil
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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
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Chart . 301
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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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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