2012 HONDA INSIGHT check transmission fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 300
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Maintenance Minder . 301
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Fluid Locations . 311
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Adding Engine Oil . 312
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 314
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Engine Coolant . 317
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Windshield Washers . 319
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 320
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 320
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Brake Fluid . 321
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Lights . 323
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Audio Antenna . 333
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 333
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Floor Mats . 333
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DustandPollenFilter .334
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Wiper Blades . 334
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Tires . 340
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 346
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Minder

Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. There is a HOT
side and a COLD side on the
dipstick. The f luid level should be
between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
3. 4.
2.
1. Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
320
DIPSTICK
HOT
Range
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK

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Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
You will also see the ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when the brake
f luid level is low.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda CVTF
(continuously variable
transmission f luid).
Independent of the Maintenance
Minder inf ormation, replace the
brake f luid every 3 years.
6.
5.
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Maint enance
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Accessories . 256
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 131
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Accessory Power Socket . 157
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Active Head Restraints . 144
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Additives, Engine Oil . 313
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 25
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Airbags, Additional Information . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag Service . 36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 33
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SRS Components . 25
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Air Conditioning System . 164
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Air Pressure, Tires . 341................................
Ambient Meter . 72
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Antif reeze . 317
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 64, 289
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Operation . 289
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 221
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 131
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Armrest . 146
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Audio System . 170
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Auto Door Locking . 109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Auto Idle Stop . 283
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Speed Control . 224
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 273
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Capacity,Fluid .382
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Checking Fluid Level . 420
Paddle Shif ters in the
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D Position . 278
Paddle Shif ters in the ...............................
S Position . 281
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Recommended Shif t Points . 282
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Shif ting . 274
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators . 273 ................
Shif t Lever Positions . 275
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 220
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 63, 366
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Jump Starting . 360
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Maintenance . 346
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Specif ications . 383
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Bef ore Driving . 245
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Belts,Seat .9,21
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Beverage Holder . 156
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 227
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 289
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Break-in, New Linings . 246
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Bulb Replacement . 332
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Fluid . 321
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Pad Wear Indicator . 288
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Parking . 151
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System Indicator . 63, 64, 368
Index
A
B
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Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Locking and Unlocking . 133
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 263
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Economy . 253
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 334 ...................................
Fan, Interior . 166
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Features . 163
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 247
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 334
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Oil . 315
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 351
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Floor Mats . 333
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Brake . 321
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Windshield Washer . 319
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 214
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Four-way Flashers . 125
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Front Airbags . 10, 25
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Eco Assist System . 266
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Eco Guide Feedback Monitor . 81
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ECON Button . 124
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ECON Mode . 124
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Economy, Fuel . 253
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Emergencies on the Road . 349
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Battery, Jump Starting . 360
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Brake System Indicator . 63, 368
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Changing a Flat Tire . 351
Charging System
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Indicator . 63, 366
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Checking the Fuses . 371 Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator . 62, 365
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 367
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Overheated Engine . 362
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Emergency Brake . 151
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Emergency Flashers . 125
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Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
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Emergency Towing . 376
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Emissions Controls . 389
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Emissions Testing . 392
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 317
Coolant Temperature
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Indicator . 67
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If It Won’t Start . 358
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 367
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Oil Lif e Display . 301
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 365
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 312
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Overheating . 362
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Specif ications . 382
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Speed Limiter . 276
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Starting . 265
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 389 ...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 19
Index
F
E
INDEX
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Tires...........................................
Snow . 344
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Specif ications . 383
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Tools, Tire Changing . 352
Towing
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A Trailer . 298
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Emergency Towing . 376
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 320
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Fluid Selection . 321
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Identif ication Number . 381
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Shif ting the Automatic . 274
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Treadwear . 342
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Trip Meter . 79
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Turn Signals . 121
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 349
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Unleaded Gasoline . 246
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USB Adapter Cable . 207
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USB Flash Memory Device . 205
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 316 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 160
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 259
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Vehicle Dimensions . 382
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 380
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System . 295
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 295
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VSA Of f Switch . 296
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VSA System Indicator . 65, 295
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Ventilation . 167
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VIN . 380
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Viscosity, Oil . 313
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 319
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Operation . 119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 128 ............
Alignment and Balance . 342
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Cleaning . 345
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Compact Spare . 350
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Nut Wrench . 352
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 150
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Operating the Power . 149
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Rear, Def ogger . 167
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 119
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Def roster . 168
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Washers . 119
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 334
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Operation . 119
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Worn Tires . 341
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 376
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