2012 HONDA RIDGELINE oil level

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM

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Back Window.......................................
Indicator . 75
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Operation . 128, 129
Battery
Charging System
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Indicator . 63, 376
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Jump Starting . 372
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Maintenance . 357
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Specif ications . 391 Bed Lights
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Indicator . 74
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Operation . 144
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Bef ore Driving . 247
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders . 137
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HandsFreeLink. 221
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 291
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Break-in, New Linings . 248
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Fluid . 335
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Bulb Replacement . 341, 342
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Parking . 132
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System Indicator . 65, 378
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Wear Indicators . 290
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Braking System . 290
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 98
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Accessories and Modif ications . 259
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 102
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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AC Power Outlet . 141
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Active Head Restraints . 124
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Additives, Engine Oil . 329
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Adjusting the Steering wheel . 99
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Advanced Airbags . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 146
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Usage . 147, 153
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 157
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Air Pressure, Tires . 351
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Antif reeze . 331
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 66, 289
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Operation . 291
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock . 102
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Armrests . 122
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Audio System . 159, 167, 174
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104 Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone . 95, 150, 156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 273
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Capacity, Fluid . 390
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Checking Fluid Level . 333
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Shif ting . 273
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 273
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Shif t Lever Positions . 274
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 205Bluetooth
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Headlights . 94, 95
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Aiming . 337
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Control Dial . 95
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
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Low Beams, Turning on . 95
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Reminder Chime . 96
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 337, 340
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Turning On . 95
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Head Restraints . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 134
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Heaters, Seats . 126
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Heating and Cooling . 146, 152
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High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 217
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Hood, Opening the . 254
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 388 Ignition
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Keys . 100
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Switch . 102
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Timing Control System . 400
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Immobilizer System . 101
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Emergency Opener . 117
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Open Indicator . 75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
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A/T Temperature . 69
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Back Window Open . 75
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Bed Lights On . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) . 65
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Charging System . 63
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Cruise Control . 67
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Cruise Main . 67
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Door Open . 75
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 67
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High Beam . 67
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In-Bed Trunk Open . 75
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
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Lights On . 69 ......................................
Low Fuel . 68
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Low Oil Pressure . 63
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
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(MIL) . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 64
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Seat Belt . 62
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Security System . 68
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SRS . 64
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Tailgate Open . 75
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TPMS System . 72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 66
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VSA OFF . 71
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VSA System . 70
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VTM-4 . 70
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Washer Level . 67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 350
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Keys . 100 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 315
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Maintenance Items . 318, 326
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Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 351
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights . 142
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Introduction . i
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 365
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Jack, Tire . 365
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Jump Starting . 372
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Label, Certif ication . 388
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 337
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Indicator . 69
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Interior . 142
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Parking . 95
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Turn Signal . 95
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Load Limits . 262, 295
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door . 250
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Glove Box . 138
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door . 103
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Low Coolant Level . 255
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 376
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 390, 391
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 261 ..................................
Maintenance . 313
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Minder . 315-326
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Minder Indicator . 71
Owner

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Sun Visor . 140
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Sunglasses Holder . 138
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
......................................
Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil . 329
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 361
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Tachometer . 76
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 341
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 361
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Emissions Control Systems . 399
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 401
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Thef t Protection . 205
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 401 ....................................
Timing Belt . 337
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Tire Chains . 355
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 363
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Tire Labeling . 394
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) . 280
Low Tire Pressure ..................
Indicator . 72, 280, 283
Required Federal
............................
Explanation . 396
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 281, 284
....
TPMS Indicator . 72, 73, 281, 283
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Tires . 349
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Air Pressure . 351
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Checking Wear . 351
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Compact Spare . 362
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Inf lation . 350
..................................
Inspection . 351
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Maintenance . 352
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Replacing . 353
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Rotating . 352
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Snow . 354
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Specif ications . 354, 391
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Tire Chains . 355
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Tools, Tire Changing . 363 Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 298
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Emergency Wrecker . 385
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Equipment . 303
....
Equipment and Accessories . 299
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Weight Limit . 295
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Trailer Loading . 297
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Trailer Towing Tips . 305
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 391
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 333
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Fluid Selection . 334
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Identif ication Number . 389
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Shif ting the Automatic . 273
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Treadwear . 392
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Trip Meter . 79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed . 116
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Turn Signals . 95
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Radio . 167
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Unleaded Gasoline . 248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 330
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Vanity Mirror . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 262, 390
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Vehicle Dimensions . 390
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 388
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 292
.............
VSA OFF Indicator . 71, 293
.......................
VSA OFF Switch . 294
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VSA System Indicator . 70, 293
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Vehicle Storage . 357
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Ventilation . 149
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VIN . 388
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Viscosity, Oil . 328
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel drive system
...............................
(VTM-4
) . 278
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VTM-4
Lock . 278 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 407
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 332
............................
Level Indicator . 67
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Operation . 94
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Wheels . 349
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 99
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Wrench . 366
Windows
................
Operating the Power . 128
Windshield ...........................
Def roster . 148, 155
.......................................
Washers . 94
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Wiper Zone, Heated . 95, 150, 156
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 347
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Operation . 94
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Worn Tires . 351
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 385 :U.S.only
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