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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Additives, Engine Oil . 285
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 30
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SRS Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires . 304
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Antif reeze . 288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 268
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Operation . 268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 80
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Armrest . 95
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Audio System . 110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking . 82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Auto Idle Stop . 264, 265
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 214
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
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Capacity,Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 291
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Shif ting . 261
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
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Shif t Lock Release . 263 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 324
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Jump Starting . 319
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Maintenance . 308
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Specif ications . 339
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Bef ore Driving . 241
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holder . 101
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
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Break-in, New Linings . 242
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Bulb Replacement . 296
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Fluid . 292
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Pad Wear Indicator . 268
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Parking . 99
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 326
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Braking System . 267
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 297
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Brake Lights . 296, 297
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Front Side Marker Lights . 295
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Front Turn Signal Light . 295
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Headlights . 293
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Parking Lights . 295
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 296
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Specif ications . 339
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Bulbs, Halogen . 293
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Card, PC . 170
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Capacities Chart . 338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 252
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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Ceiling Light . 102
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Certif ication Label . 336
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Chains . 308
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
Changing Oil
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How to . 286
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When to . 277 ...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 324
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Child Saf ety . 34
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 43
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Lower Anchor . 43
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Tether Anchor . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Cleaning the Wheels . 303
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Clock, Setting the . 212
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CO in the Exhaust . 345
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
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Compact Spare . 312
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 288
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Checking . 246
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Proper Solution . 288
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 345
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Cruise Control Operation . 214
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 352 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def og and Def rost . 108
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 108
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Dimensions . 338
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 291
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Engine Oil . 245
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Directional Signals . 74
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 268
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Disc Player . 121, 160
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 288
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking . 82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 257
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Economy . 247
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Economy, Fuel . 247
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 319
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 62, 323
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Overheated Engine . 321
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Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 345
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Emissions Testing . 348 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
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Overheating . 321
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Specif ications . 338
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Starting . 259
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 105
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Features . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 300
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Oil . 286
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313 Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 291
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Brake . 292
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Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception . 204
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 242
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Fill Door and Cap . 243
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Oxygenated . 242
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Reserve Indicator . 61
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Fuses, Checking the . 328
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
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Keys . 78
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Gasoline . 242
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 242
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Tank, Filling the . 243
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Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 67
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Glove Box . 101
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
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Aiming . 293
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Beeper . 74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
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Turning on . 74
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heated Mirrors . 99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat . 96
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High Altitude, Starting at . 259
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74
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Hood, Opening the . 244
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Horn . 72
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition
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Keys . 78
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 346
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchors . 47
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Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
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Pressures . 304
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Inf ormation Display . 65
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 305
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Instrument Panel . 57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 130, 183
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
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Jack, Tire . 313
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Jump Starting . 319
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Label, Certif ication . 336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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CONT INUED
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Maintenance . 275
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Minder . 277
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Minder Indicator . 61
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 282
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Saf ety . 276 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 325
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Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 242
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 98
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MP3/WMA . 121, 160
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Neutral Gear Position . 262
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New Vehicle Break-in . 242
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 293
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Indicator . 60
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Parking . 74
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Turn Signal . 74
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Load Limits . 253
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 243
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Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 88
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Low Coolant Level . 246
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 242
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Odometer . 65
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Odometer,Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 286
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Change, When to . 277
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Checking Engine . 245
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 323
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 285
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 345
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Outside Mirrors . 98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 321
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 282
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Oxygenated Fuels . 242
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position . 261
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Parking . 266
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Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 58, 326
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Parking Lights . 74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 266
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PGM-FI System . 346
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Playing the Radio . 113, 148
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Playing a Disc . 121, 160
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Playing a PC Card . 170
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 34
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Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Saf ety Belts . 9, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
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Saf ety Features . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 9, 19
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Additional Inf ormation . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 19
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Maintenance . 21, 299 Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 19, 58
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 15, 19
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Seats, Adjusting the . 91
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Security System . 213
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Serial Number . 336
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Service Intervals . 283
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Service Manual . 355
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Service Station Procedures . 243
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Setting the Clock . 212
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lock Release . 263
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Side Airbags . 10, 29
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Of f Indicator . 31, 59
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Side Curtain Airbags . 30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 295
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Signaling Turns . 74
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Snow Tires . 307
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 339
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Radiator Overheating . 321
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Radio/Disc/Sound System . 113, 148
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Readiness Codes . 325, 348
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 296, 297
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Rear View Mirror . 98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 92
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Remote Transmitter . 89
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Engine Oil and Filter . 286
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Fuses . 328
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Light Bulbs . 293
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Maintenance Minder . 277
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Tires . 306 .............................
Wiper Blades . 300
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 354
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 246, 288
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Reverse Gear Position . 262
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Rotation, Tire . 306
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CONT INUED
Taillights, Changing..................................
Bulbs . 296, 297
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels . 242
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State Emissions Testing . 348
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 347
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Tire Labeling . 342
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Temperature Gauge . 66 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection . 209
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the . 212
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Tire Chains . 308
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
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Tire Inf ormation . 340
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Tires . 303
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Air Pressure . 304
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Checking Wear . 305
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Compact Spare . 312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation . 303
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Inspection . 305
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Maintenance . 306
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Replacing . 306
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Rotating . 306
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Service Lif e . 305
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Snow . 307
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Specif ications . 339
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Tire Chains . 308
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control . 214
Speed-Sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) . 115, 158
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Spotlights . 102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work . 30
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SRS Components . 22
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SRS Indicator . 30, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 259
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 259
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With a Dead Battery . 319
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 321 Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Storing Your Vehicle . 309
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 58
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System Components . 22
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SVC . 115, 158
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Synthetic Oil . 286
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