2012 HONDA ACCORD bulb

If equippedPassenger’s side
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician. Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
364
HOLDING CLIPS
Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
6. 7.
4. 5.
2. 3.
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Lights
Maint enance
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIPS
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR TAB
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the f ront bumper.
Reinstall the holding clips, and
push in the head of each clip.
Reinstall the under cover and put
the holding clips back in place.
8. 9.
10. 11.
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Lights
366
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 300
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Active Head Restraints . 98
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Additives, Engine Oil . 345
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Advanced Airbags . 26
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 124, 130
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Usage . 127, 131
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Air Pressure, Tires . 372, 373
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Antif reeze . 348
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 319
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Operation . 319
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 245
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System . 138
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 255
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Automatic Transmission . 312
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Capacity, Fluid . 412, 414 .......................................
Shif ting . 312
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 312
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Shif t Lever Positions . 312
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 244
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 397
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Jump Starting . 392
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Maintenance . 380
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Bef ore Driving . 287
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 116
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HandsFreeLink. 262
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Booster Seats . 50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 319
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Break-in, New Linings . 288
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Bulb Replacement . 362
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Fluid . 354
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Parking . 114 .................
System Indicator . 59, 399
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Wear Indicators . 318
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Braking System . 318
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 288
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 362
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Brake Lights . 362
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Fog Lights . 364
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Front Parking Lights . 360
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Headlights . 357
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High-mount Brake Light . 363
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Rear Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 357, 364
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Capacities Chart . 412, 414
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo . 302
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 237Bluetooth
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Fuel . 288
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
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Fill Door and Cap . 290
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Octane Requirement . 288
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Oxygenated . 289
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
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Fuel Economy . 297
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 61
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Fuses, Checking the . 400
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 297, 298
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Gasoline . 288
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Octane Requirement . 288
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
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Gas Station Procedures . 290
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 312 ..............
Manual Transmission . 310
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Glove Box . 118
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 304, 327
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 357
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HandsFreeLink
. 262
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Headlights . 71
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Aiming . 357
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Automatic Lighting On . 72
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime . 71
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 357, 364
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Turning on . 71
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Head Restraints . 13, 96
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Heating and Cooling . 124
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Heated Mirrors . 107
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Heater, Seat . 102
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 258 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 293
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Hydraulic Clutch . 355
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 410
Ignition
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Keys . 78
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 423
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 58
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 60
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 59, 399
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Charging System . 58, 397
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Cruise Control . 64
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Cruise Main . 64
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Door and Trunk Open . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
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Fog Lights . 64
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 61
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High Beam . 63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Lights On . 62
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Low Fuel . 63
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Low Oil Pressure . 58, 397
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Low Tire Pressure . 61
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Security System . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 59
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Seat Belt . 58
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SRS . 59
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TPMS . 61
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 62 ........................................
VSA Off . 60
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VSA System . 60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 372
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Inf ormation Display . 66
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Inside Mirror . 106
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Inspection, Tire . 374
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Using LATCH . 44
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 121
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 166, 218
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 386
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Jack, Tire . 386
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Jump Starting . 392 ..................................................
Keys . 78
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Label, Certif ication . 410
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 44
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 357
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 71
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Turn Signal . 62, 71
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Childproof Door . 88
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Fuel Fill Door . 290
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Glove Box . 118
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Lockout Prevention . 82
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Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 92
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Protecting Children . 35
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General Guidelines . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Protecting Small Children . 41
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 395
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Radio/CD Sound System . 138
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Radio Thef t Protection . 245
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Radio, XM
. 148, 199
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Readiness Codes . 425
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 362
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Rear Seat, Folding . 99
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Rear Ventilation . 129, 137
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Rear View Mirror . 106
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94, 95
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 311
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Ref ueling . 290
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Reminder Indicators . 58
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Remote Transmitter . 88 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 346
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Fuses . 400
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Light Bulbs . 357
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Timing Belt . 356
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Tires . 372
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Wiper Blades . 369
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 430
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 296, 348
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Restraint, Child . 35
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Reverse Gear Position . 313
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Rotation, Tire . 376
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 430
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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 . 54
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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SeatBelts .8,18
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Additional Information . 18 Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Cleaning . 367
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 58
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats .................................
Adjusting . 94-96
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Folding . 99
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Heaters . 102
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Security System . 249
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Select/Reset Knob . 65
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Selecting a Child Seat . 42
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 139
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Serial Number . 410
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Service Minder . 335
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Service Manual . 431
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Service Station Procedures . 290
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Setting the Clock . 246
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 312
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