2011 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
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Form Description
2006-2011 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 4 Door Owner’s Manual 2011 Honda Civic
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2011 Honda Civic Honda Service History
2011 Honda Civic 4 Door Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate
Year and Model Desired
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61SNA0CEL
61SNA30
31SNA650 31SNA840
31SNAM50 31SNAQ50 HON-R
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Accessories and Modif ications . 247
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 291
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 29
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SRS Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 110
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Air Pressure, Tires . 315 ......................................
Antif reeze . 294
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 266
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Operation . 266
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 206
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 80
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Armrest . 97
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Audio System . 114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 209
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Capacity, Fluid . 355
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Checking Fluid Level . 298
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Shif ting . 260
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
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 205 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 340
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Jump Starting . 336
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Maintenance . 322
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Specif ications . 356
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Bef ore Driving . 237
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 108
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HandsFreeLink. 212
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 266
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Break-in, New Linings . 238
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Bulb Replacement . 305
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Fluid . 300
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Pad Wear Indicators . 265
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Parking . 105
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System Indicator . 59, 342
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Braking System . 265
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 238
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75Bluetooth
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 305
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Brake Lights . 305
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Front Side Marker Lights . 304
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 304
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Headlights . 302, 303
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Parking Lights . 304
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 305
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 305
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Specif ications . 355
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Bulbs, Halogen . 302 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 372
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Def og and Def rost . 113
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 113
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Dimensions . 354
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Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 298
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Engine Oil . 241
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Directional Signals . 73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 265
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Disc Player . 125, 162
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 294
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Card, PC . 171
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Capacities Chart . 355
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 249
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player . 125, 162
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Ceiling Light . 105
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Certif ication Label . 352
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Chains . 321
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Changing a Flat Tire . 329 Changing Oil
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How to . 292
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When to . 281
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 340
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 255
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Clock, Setting the . 207
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Clutch Fluid . 301
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CO in the Exhaust . 363
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 256
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Compact Spare . 328
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Console Compartment . 108
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Consumer Inf ormation . 370
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 294
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Checking . 243
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Proper Solution . 294
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 363
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Cruise Control Operation . 209
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 370
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 257
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 253
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Economy . 244
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Guidelines . 254
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Economy, Fuel . 244
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Emergencies on the Road . 327
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Battery, Jump Starting . 336
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Brake System Indicator . 342
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Changing a Flat Tire . 329
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Charging System Indicator . 340
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Checking the Fuses . 343
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 340
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 341 ..................
Overheated Engine . 338
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Emergency Brake . 105
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 349
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls . 363
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Emissions Testing . 366Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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Engine Speed Limiter . 259, 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 341
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 290
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Overheating . 338
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Specif ications . 354
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Starting . 256
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 238
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 363
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 110 .........................................
Features . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 239
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 310
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Oil . 292
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 299
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Shif ting the . 257
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 329
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 298
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Brake . 300
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Clutch . 301
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Locations . 288
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Manual Transmission . 299
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Power Steering . 301
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Windshield Washer . 297
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 199
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 244
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Gasoline . 238
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Gas Station Procedures . 239
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Glove Box . 108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 302
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HandsFreeLink
. 212
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
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Aiming . 302
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper . 73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 302
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Turning on . 73
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Head Restraints . 94
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Heated Mirrors . 104
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 256
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High-Low Beam Switch . 73
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Hood, Opening the . 240
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Horn .4,71
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 352
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78 ...........................................
Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 364
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures . 315
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Inside Mirror . 103
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Inspection, Tire . 316
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 133, 184
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Fuel . 238
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Fill Door and Cap . 239
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Oxygenated . 238
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Reserve Indicator . 64
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Fuses, Checking the . 343
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 330
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Jack, Tire . 329
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Keys . 78 ................................
Jump Starting . 336
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Neutral Gear Position . 261
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New Vehicle Break-in . 238
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 258
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 352
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 238
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Odometer . 67
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Odometer, Trip . 68
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 292
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Change, When to . 281
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Checking Engine . 241
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 290
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 363
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Outside Mirrors . 104
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Label, Certif ication . 352
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Lane Change, Signaling . 73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Leather . 325
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 302
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 73
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Turn Signal . 73
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Load Limits . 250
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 239
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Power Door . 82
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Trunk . 88
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Low Coolant Level . 243 .........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 257
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
Low Tire Pressure
.............................
Indicator . 63, 270
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 355
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Maintenance . 279
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Minder . 281-287
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Minder Indicator . 65
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 286
..........................................
Saf ety . 280
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 341
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 299
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 238
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 103
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Moonroof . 102
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MP3/WMA . 126, 163
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Overheating, Engine . 338
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 286
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Oxygenated Fuels . 238
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position . 261
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Parking . 264
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Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 342
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Parking Lights . 73
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 365
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PGM-FI System . 364
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Playing a Disc . 125, 162
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Playing a PC Card . 171
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Playing the Radio . 116, 149
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47 .............
Protecting Small Children . 39
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 372
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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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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Radiator Overheating . 338
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 115
Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB
............................
Sound System . 149
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Readiness Codes . 341
Rear Lights, Bulb
.......................
Replacement . 305-307
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Rear Seat, Folding . 97
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Rear View Mirror . 103
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 258
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Audio Controls . 204
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 90
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Engine Oil and Filter . 292
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Fuses . 343
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Light Bulbs . 302
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Maintenance Minder . 281
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Tires . 319 .............................
Wiper Blades . 311
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 372
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 243, 294
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 261
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Rotation, Tire . 318
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