2011 HONDA CIVIC maintenance

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U.S. models only
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
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T echnical Inf ormation
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Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
Low Tire Pressure
.............................
Indicator . 63, 270
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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
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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
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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
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Sound System . 149
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Readiness Codes . 341
Rear Lights, Bulb
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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
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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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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20, 309
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 18, 59
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 93
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Security System . 208
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Serial Number . 352
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Service Intervals . 281
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Service Manual . 373
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Service Station Procedures . 239
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Setting the Clock . 207
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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 . 9, 27
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Of f Indicator . 30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.......................
Replacement . 304-305
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Signaling Turns . 73 .....................................
Snow Tires . 321
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Sound System . 114
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 328
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Specif ications . 356
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Specif ications Charts . 354
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Speed Control . 209
Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) . 119, 160
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Spotlights . 106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 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
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 29
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SRS Components . 21 .............................
SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 256
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 256
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With a Dead Battery . 336
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 338
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 114
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Storing Your Vehicle . 324
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,21
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Servicing . 31
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SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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System Components . 21
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SVC . 119, 160
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Synthetic Oil . 291
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 305-306
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Vanity Mirror . 107
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 250
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Vehicle Dimensions . 354
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 352
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Vehicle Storage . 324
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VIN . 352
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Viscosity, Oil . 291
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 327
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
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Emissions Control Systems . 363
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Emissions Testing . 366
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Oxygenated Fuels . 238
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 364
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Tire Labeling . 359
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 208
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 365
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Time, Setting the . 207
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Tire Chains . 321
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 329
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Tire Inf ormation . 357
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................................
(TPMS) . 270
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Indicator . 63, 271
Required Federal
..........................
Explanation . 361
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Tires . 314
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Air Pressure . 315
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Checking Wear . 316
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Compact Spare . 328 ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
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High Speed Driving . 316
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Inf lation . 314
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Inspection . 316
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Maintenance . 318
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Replacing . 319
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Rotating . 318
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Service Lif e . 317
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Snow . 321
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Specif ications . 320, 356
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Tire Chains . 321
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Tools, Tire Changing . 329
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 273
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Emergency Towing . 349
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Traction Devices . 321
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 298
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 299
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Fluid Selection . 298, 299
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Identif ication Number . 352
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Shif ting the Automatic . 260
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Shif ting the Manual . 257
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Treadwear . 357 .......................................
Trip Meter . 68
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 73
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 327
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 357
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Unleaded Gasoline . 238
USB Adapter
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Cable . 135, 144, 186, 194
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USB Flash Memory Device . 141, 191
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 294
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