2011 HONDA RIDGELINE light

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Capacities Chart . 388, 389
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo Hooks . 118, 137
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Carrying Cargo . 259
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 198
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CD Changer . 181, 189 CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages . 202
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CD Player . 175
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Certif ication Label . 386
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Chains, tire . 354
Change Oil
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How to . 327
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When to . 313
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 63, 374
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 269
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Childproof Door Locks . 104
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Child Saf ety . 34
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants . 39
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 43
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Risks with Airbags . 35
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Small Children . 40
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Tether . 43, 48
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
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Child Seats . 41
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LATCH . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48 ...............
Climate Control System . 152
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Clock . 207
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Coat Hooks . 138
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Code, Audio System . 206
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CO in the Exhaust . 397
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Compact Spare Tire . 360
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Compass . 213
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Console Compartment . 136
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Consumer Inf ormation . 404
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
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Adding . 329
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Checking . 253
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Proper Solution . 329
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Courtesy Light . 143
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 397
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator . 67
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Operation . 210
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Cup Holders . 137
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Customer Service . 404
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 340
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Brake Lights . 340
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Bed Lights . 343
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Daytime Running Lights . 339
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Fog Lights . 339
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
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Hazard Lights . 338
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Headlights . 336
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High-mount Brake Light . 341
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License Plate Lights . 342
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights,
................
Back-up Lights) . 340
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Specif ications . 389
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Bulbs, Halogen . 336, 339
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 254
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Emergencies . 359
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Battery, Jump Starting . 370
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Brake System Indicator . 376
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 374
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Checking the Fuses . 378
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 374
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 375
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Overheated Engine . 372
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
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Towing . 383
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Emergency Brake . 132
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Emissions Controls . 397
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Emissions Testing . 400 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 375
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Oil Lif e Display . 313, 317
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 326
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Overheating . 372
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Specif ications . 389
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Speed Limiter . 275
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Starting . 270
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Engine, if it won’t start . 369
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System . 397
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 147, 154
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Features . 145
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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Dead Battery . 370
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 406
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Def rosting the Windows . 150, 155
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear . 333
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Dimensions . 388
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Dimming the Headlights . 95
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Engine Oil . 253
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Directional Signals . 95
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 288
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Disposal of Used Oil . 328
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 11
Doors
Locking and ..............
Unlocking . 103, 104, 107
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door Locks . 103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 267
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Economy . 254
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D3 . 273
Dual-Action Tailgate
...............................
Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 345
Index
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INDEX
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Main Menu

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 254
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge . 76
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Octane Requirement . 248
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Gas Station Procedures . 249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel . 76
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Speedometer . 76 .................................
Tachometer . 76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 272
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Glove Box . 138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) . 294
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 345
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Oil . 328
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 361
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Floor Mats . 345
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Brake . 334
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Power Steering . 335
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Rear Differential . 333
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Transf er Assembly . 333
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Windshield Washer . 330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 165
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Fog Lights . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 99
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Front Seat . 119, 121
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Adjusting . 119, 121
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Airbags . 9, 25
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Heaters . 126
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Fuel . 248
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Fill Door and Cap . 249
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Gauge . 76 ................
Octane Requirement . 248
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Oxygenated . 248
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Reserve Indicator . 68
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Fuel Economy . 254
Actual Mileage and EPA FuelEconomy Estimates
.......................
Comparison . 254
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 256
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Fuel Economy Factors . 255
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Improving Fuel Economy . 255
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Fuses, Checking the . 378
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 336, 339
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HandsFreeLink
. 221
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HFL Buttons . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
Index
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Main Menu

CONT INUED
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Headlights . 94, 95
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Aiming . 336
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Control Dial . 95
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
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Low Beams, Turning on . 95
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Reminder Chime . 96
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 336, 339
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Turning On . 95
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 134
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Heaters, Seats . 126
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Heating and Cooling . 147, 153
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High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 217
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Hood, Opening the . 252
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 386 Ignition
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Keys . 100
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Switch . 102
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Timing Control System . 398
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Immobilizer System . 101
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Emergency Opener . 117
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Open Indicator . 75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
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A/T Temperature . 69
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Back Window Open . 75
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Bed Lights On . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) . 65
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Charging System . 63
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Cruise Control . 67
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Cruise Main . 67
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Door Open . 75
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 67
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High Beam . 67
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In-Bed Trunk Open . 75
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
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Lights On . 69 ......................................
Low Fuel . 68
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Low Oil Pressure . 63
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 64
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Seat Belt . 62
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Security System . 68
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SRS . 64
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Tailgate Open . 75
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TPMS System . 72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 66
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VSA Activation . 71
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VSA System . 70
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VTM-4 . 70
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Washer Level . 67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 349
Index
INDEXI
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Main Menu

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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 363
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Jack, Tire . 363
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Jump Starting . 370
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Keys . 100
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 386
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Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 313
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Maintenance Items . 316, 324
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Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 350
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Instrument Panel . 4, 93
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights . 142
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 386
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 336
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Indicator . 69
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Interior . 142
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Parking . 95
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Turn Signal . 95
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Load Limits . 260, 293
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door . 249
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Glove Box . 138
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In-Bed Trunk. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door . 103
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Low Coolant Level . 253
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 388, 389
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 259 ..................................
Maintenance . 311
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Minder . 313-324
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Minder Indicator . 71
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 323
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Saf ety . 312
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges . 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 258
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Moonroof . 131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 317
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Maintenance Items . 321, 324
Index
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Main Menu

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer . 76
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Of f -Highway Driving . 306
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Of f -Road Precautions . 307
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 327
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Change, When to . 313
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Checking Engine . 253
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Filter . 328
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors . 134
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Overheating, Engine . 372
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 323
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position . 272
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Parking . 286
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Parking Brake . 132 .................................
Parking Lights . 95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
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PGM-FI System . 398
Pickup Bed
.........................
Carrying Cargo . 259
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Lights . 144
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Power Seat Adjustments . 121
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Power Socket Locations . 139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 34
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General Guidelines . 34
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Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 43
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Radiator Overheating . 372
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System . 159, 167, 173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 333
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
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Rearview Mirror . 133
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Rearview Mirror with Compass . 213
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Rear (Back) Window . 129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
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Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 327
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Fuses . 378
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Light Bulbs . 336
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Minder . 324
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Timing Belt . 336
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Tires . 361
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Wiper Blades . 346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 406
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Reverse Gear Position . 272
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Rotation, Tire . 351
Index
INDEX
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Main Menu

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Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 406
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 15
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 21
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Cleaning . 344
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities . 388 ...............................................
Seats . 119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heater . 126
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Security System . 208
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Serial Number . 386
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Service Intervals . 324
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 407
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Service Station Procedures . 249
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission . 271
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271
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Shif t Lock Release . 275
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Side Airbags . 9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking)
...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 338
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Signaling Turns . 95
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Snow Tires . 353
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Sound System . 159, 167, 173
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating . 350, 360
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Specif ications Charts . 388
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Speed Control . 210 ...................................
Speedometer . 76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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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
.........................................
Work . 25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Starting the Engine . 270
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With a Dead Battery . 370
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 372
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159, 167, 173
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Storing Your Vehicle . 357
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
Index
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VIII
Main Menu

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Sun Visor . 140
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
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Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil . 327
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 359
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Tachometer . 76
Tailgate, Dual-Action
...............................
Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 340
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 359
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Emissions Control Systems . 397
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 399
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 21
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Thef t Protection . 206
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399 ....................................
Timing Belt . 336
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Tire Chains . 354
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 361
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Tire Labeling . 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) . 278
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 72, 278
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 394
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 279
....
TPMS Indicator . 72, 73, 279, 281
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Tires . 348
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Air Pressure . 350
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Checking Wear . 350
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Compact Spare . 360
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Inf lation . 349
..................................
Inspection . 350
..............................
Maintenance . 351
...................................
Replacing . 352
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Rotating . 351
...........................................
Snow . 353
....................
Specif ications . 353, 389
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Tire Chains . 354
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 361 Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 296
................
Emergency Wrecker . 383
.................................
Equipment . 301
....
Equipment and Accessories . 297
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Weight Limit . 293
.........................
Trailer Loading . 295
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 303
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 333
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 331
...........................
Fluid Selection . 332
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Identif ication Number . 387
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Shif ting the Automatic . 271
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Treadwear . 390
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Trip Meter . 79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed . 116
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Turn Signals . 95
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