2012 HONDA ACCORD check oil

Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to: Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
4. 5. 6. 7.8. 9.
V6 models
4-cylinder models
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
347
V6 models
OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models OIL FILTER
4.2 US qt (4.0)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.5 US qt (4.3
)Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.Reinstall the under cover and put the
holding clips back in place. Make
sure the under cover is installed
under the edge of the f ront bumper.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Remove the transmission f iller bolt,
and caref ully f eel inside the bolt hole
with your f inger.
The f luid level should be up to the
edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. Reinstall the f iller bolt, and
tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the under cover holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then
remove the under cover caref ully. If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication Seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
335
4-cylinder models
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
353
CLIP UNDER COVER Correct levelFILLER BOLT
TM
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts f lashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
295
344
407 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of the Unexpected
397
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 63, 73
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 63
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Dead Battery . 392
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 430
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 128, 134
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Dimensions . 412, 414
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Engine Oil . 295
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Directional Signals . 71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 318
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Disposal of Used Oil . 347
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 82
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Auto Door Unlock . 85
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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CD Changer . 154, 206
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CD Player . 155
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Certif ication Label . 410
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Chains . 378
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Changing a Flat Tire . 385
Changing Oil
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How to . 346
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When to . 335
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 397
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 308
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Child Saf ety . 35
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Booster Seats . 50
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Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 35-52
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Inf ants . 40
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Larger Children . 49
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LATCH . 44
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Risks with Airbags . 36
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Small Children . 41
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Tether . 48
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Warning Labels . 54
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Where Should a Child Sit . 36
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Child Seats . 35
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LATCH . 44 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 367
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Climate Control System . 130
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On/Off Button . 132
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Clock . 246
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Clutch Fluid . 355
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 424
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 309
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Compact Spare . 384
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Compass . 251
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Console Compartment . 117
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Consumer Inf ormation . 428
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 348
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Checking . 296
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Proper Solution . 348
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 422
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 255
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Customer Service . 428
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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 310
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 307
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Economy . 297
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
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Dual Temperature Control . 135
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 368
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Economy, Fuel . 297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 321
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Emergencies . 383
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Battery, Jump Starting . 392
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Brake System Indicator . 399
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Changing a Flat Tire . 385
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Charging System Indicator . 397
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Jump Starting . 392
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Checking the Fuses . 400
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Overheated Engine . 395 .......................................
Towing . 407
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Emergency Brake . 114
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Emergency Flashers . 75
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Emergency Towing . 407
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Emissions Controls . 422
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Emissions Testing . 425Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 348
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start . 390
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 335
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 397
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 344
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Overheating . 395
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Specif ications . 412, 414
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Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Starting . 309
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V6 . 414
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4-cylinder . 412
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Engine Speed Limiter . 311, 315
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 289
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 422
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 125, 133
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Features . 123
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 290
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 368
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Oil . 346
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 385
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Floor Mats . 367
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 351
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Brake . 354
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Clutch . 355
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Manual Transmission . 353
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Power Steering . 355
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Windshield Washer . 350
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Four-way Flashers . 75
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Low Coolant Level . 296
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 310
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
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Lower Anchors . 44
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 412, 414
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 302
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Maintenance . 333
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Minder . 335
Main Items and Sub
..............................
Items . 338, 341
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 340
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Minder Indicator . 64
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Saf ety . 334
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Manual Transmission . 310
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 353
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Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 289
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 106
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 301 .......................................
Moonroof . 112
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Neutral Gear Position . 313
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New Vehicle Break-in . 288
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 311
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 410
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 288
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Odometer . 66
Oil
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Change, How to . 346
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Change, When to . 335
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Checking Engine . 295
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 345
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 422
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Outside Mirrors . 107
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 395
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 340
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Oxygenated Fuels . 289
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Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position . 313
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Parking . 317
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Parking Brake . 114
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 399
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Parking Lights . 71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 424
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
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PGM-FI System . 423
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Pollen Filter . 368
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Power Seat Adjustments . 94
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Power Socket Locations . 115
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Power Windows . 108
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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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Tire Pressure Monitoring............
System (TPMS) . 323, 420
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 61, 323
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 420
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TPMS Indicator . 61, 324
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Tires . 372
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Air Pressure . 373
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Chains . 388
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Checking Wear . 374
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Compact Spare . 384
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 419
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Inf lation . 372
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Inspection . 374
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Replacing . 387
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Rotating . 386
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Service Lif e . 385
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Snow . 388
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Tools, Tire Changing . 385
Towing
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A Trailer . 326
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Emergency Wrecker . 407
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Weight Limit . 326 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 351
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 353
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Fluid Selection . 352, 353
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Identif ication Number . 411
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Shif ting the Automatic . 312
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Shif ting the Manual . 310
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Treadwear . 374
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Opener . 93
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Opening the . 92
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Open Indicator . 62
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Turn Signals . 71
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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the . 383
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Unleaded Gasoline . 288
USB Adapter
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Cable . 166, 176, 218, 227
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USB Flash Memory Device . 176, 227 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 347
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 303
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Vehicle Dimensions . 412, 414
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 410
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System . 321
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VSA Of f Indicator . 60, 321
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VSA Of f Switch . 322
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 321
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Vehicle Storage . 381
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Ventilation . 127, 133
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VIN . 410
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Viscosity, Oil . 345
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Voice Control System . 131, 186
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 429
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