2013 HONDA RIDGELINE timing belt

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
the model), and instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you may
want to take care of yourself.U.S. Vehicles:
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. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .310
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Maintenance Minder . 311
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Fluid Locations .323
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Adding Engine Oil .324
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .325
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Engine Coolant .327
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Windshield Washers .328
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 329
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Brake Fluid .331
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Power Steering Fluid . 332
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Timing Belt .333
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Lights .333
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 341
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Floor Mats .342
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 342
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Wiper Blades .343
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Wheels .345
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Tires .345
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Checking the Battery . 353
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Vehicle Storage .354
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Interior Care .355
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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.
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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
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
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A B 1
2
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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
NOTE : :
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
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).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous terrain at very low speeds,
towing a trailer or driving when fully loaded causes
more mechanical (shear) stress and fluid deterioration.
This requires differential fluid changes more frequently
than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items on the
pickup bed or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb,
handle it by its base, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Minder schedule.
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently towing a trailer.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Timing Belt
T iming Belt, L ights
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Headlights .94, 95
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Aiming .333
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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 ..............................
Bulbs .333, 336
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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
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Transceiver .213
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Hood, Opening the .250
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384Ignition
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Keys .100
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Switch .102
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Timing Control System . 396
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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
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 .......................................
(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 ...................................
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 . 346
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 244
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Odometer .79, 84
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Of f -Highway Driving . 304
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Of f -Road Precautions . 305
Oil ........................
Change, How to .325
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Change, When to .311
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Checking Engine .251
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Filter .326
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 372
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .324
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors .134
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Overheating, Engine .370
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 321
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Oxygenated Fuels .245
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position .270
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Parking .284
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Parking Brake .132 .................................
Parking Lights .95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 285
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PGM-FI System .396
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .257
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Lights .144
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Power Seat Adjustments . 121
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Power Socket Locations . 139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .34
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General Guidelines .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Radiator Overheating . 370
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .159, 167, 174 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 386
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 337
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Rearview Camera Display . 240
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Rearview Mirror .133
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Rear (Back) Window . 129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
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Remote Transmitter .110
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 325
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Fuses .376
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Light Bulbs .333
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Minder .311
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Timing Belt .333
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Tires .349
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Wiper Blades .343
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 404
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 251
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Reverse Gear Position . 270
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Rotation, Tire .348
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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 .325
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Tachometer .76
Tailgate, Dual-Action ...............................
Indicator .11, 115
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Operation .113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 337
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 357
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Emissions Control Systems . 395
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .397
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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 . 397....................................
Timing Belt .333
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Tire Chains .351
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 359
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Tire Labeling .390
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .276
Low Tire Pressure ..................
Indicator . 72, 276, 279
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .392
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 277,280
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TPMS Indicator . 72, 73,277,279
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Tires .345
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Air Pressure .347
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Checking Wear .347
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Compact Spare .358
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Inf lation .346
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Inspection .347
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Maintenance .348
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Replacing .349
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Rotating .348
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Snow .350
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Specif ications .350, 387
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Tire Chains .351
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Tools, Tire Changing . 359Towing
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A Trailer .294
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Emergency Wrecker . 381
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Equipment .299
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Equipment and Accessories . 295
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Weight Limit .291
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Trailer Loading .293
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Trailer Towing Tips . 301
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 387
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 329
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Fluid Selection .330
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Identif ication Number . 385
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Shif ting the Automatic . 269
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Treadwear .388
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Trip Meter .79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed .116
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Turn Signals .95
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .357
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388
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