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U.S. Vehicles:
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
all the lights monthly. See page .
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372 357
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
340
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No. No.No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Amps.
1 2 3 4 5 67 8
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1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718192021222324252627 28 29 3031
If equipped A/C
Accessory, K ey, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of the Unexpected
405
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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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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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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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
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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
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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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