2012 HONDA PILOT door lock

To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
Inst rument s and Cont rols
183
TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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To use the headphones, pivot the
earpieces outward. This turns them
on. To adjust the volume, turn the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece. When you remove the
headphones, the earpieces
automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn of f . When not in
use, store the headphones in the
pocketof eitherfrontseat,orthe
rear door lining pockets.Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way. Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
Rear Entertainment System
Replacing Bat t eries
Features
427
COVER
COIN BATTERY
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If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Turn of f the lights.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Make sure the glass hatch is
closed securely.
Except LX models
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
521
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Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable

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BatteryCharging System
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Indicator . 68, 626
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 607
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Specif ications . 643
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Bef ore Driving . 493 ....................................
Belts,Seat .9,22
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Beverage Holders . 181
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HandsFreeLink. 441, 462
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Booster Seats . 57
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 531
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Break-in, New Linings . 494
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Bulb Replacement . 589, 591
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Fluid . 584
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Parking . 171
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Wear Indicators . 531
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Braking System . 530
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 494
Brightness Control,
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Instruments . 130
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Accessories and Modif ications . 504
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 136
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet . 187
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Active Head Restraints . 159
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Additives, Engine Oil . 577
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Advanced Airbags . 30
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
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Airbag System Components . 26
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Air Conditioning System . 192, 199
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Rear A/C Control . 197, 205
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 207
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Air Pressure, Tires . 600
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Antif reeze . 579
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 70, 532
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Operation . 531
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 394
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 136
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Audio System . 209
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine . 513 ............................
Auto Door Lock . 114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 138
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Auto Door Unlock . 115
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Automatic Climate Control . 199
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
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Automatic Speed Control . 430
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Automatic Transmission . 515
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Capacity, Fluid . 642
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
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Shif ting . 515
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 515
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Shif t Lever Positions . 516
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Shif t Lock Release . 518
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
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B
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 589
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Brake Lights . 589
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Fog Lights . 588
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Front Parking Lights . 587
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Front Side Marker Lights . 587
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Headlights . 586
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Rear Bulbs . 589
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Specif ications . 643
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Turn Signal Lights . 587
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Bulbs, Halogen . 586
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Cancel Button . 432
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Capacities Chart . 642
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light . 178
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Cargo Hook . 510
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Cargo, How to Carry . 506
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 332
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CD Player . 219, 243, 319
CD Player Error
...................
Messages . 226, 253, 331
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CD Library . 254 ........................
Certif ication Label . 640
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Chains, Tires . 606
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
Changing Oil
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How to . 577
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When to . 559
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Charging System Indicator . 68, 626
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 512
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Childproof Door Locks . 143
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Child Saf ety . 38
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Booster Seats . 57
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Child Seats . 43, 46
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants . 43
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Larger Children . 56
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LATCH . 48
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Risks with Airbags . 39
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Small Children . 44
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Tether . 53
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Warning Labels . 61
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats . 46
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LATCH Anchorage Points . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54, 55
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 593
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Climate Control System . 199 ..............................................
Clock . 294
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Coat Hooks . 185
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Code, Audio System . 394
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CO in the Exhaust . 652
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Compact Spare Tire . 612
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Console Compartment . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 658
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
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Conversation Mirror . 184
Coolant
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Adding . 579
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Checking . 500
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Proper Solution . 579
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Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 651
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Cruise Control Indicator . 76
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Cruise Control Operation . 430
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Cup Holders . 181
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Customer Service Of f ice . 658
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Customize Settings . 95
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Door/Window Setup . 113
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Lighting Setup . 108
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Meter Setup . 101
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Position Setup . 106
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Setting to Def ault . 98
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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
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Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 586
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Indicator . 65, 66
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Interior . 176
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Parking . 125
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Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
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Glove Box . 183
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Lockout Prevention . 143
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Power Door . 137
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Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
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Odometer . 81, 87
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Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
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Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
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Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
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Minder . 559
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Panel Brightness Control . 130
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Park Gear Position . 516
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Parking . 521
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Parking Brake . 171
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Parking Lights . 125
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 521
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
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PGM-FI System . 652
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Pollen Filter . 593
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Power Door Locks . 137
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Power Seat Adjustments . 154
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Power Socket Locations . 179
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Power Windows . 167
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 38
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General Guidelines . 38
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Protecting Inf ants . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 56
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 53
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Using LATCH . 48
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 136
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Outside Mirrors . 172
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Outside Temperature . 83, 88
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Overheating, Engine . 623
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