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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .196
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Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198
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Maintenance Record .205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations .208
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Engine Oil .209
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Adding Oil .209
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Recommended Oil .209
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Synthetic Oil .210
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Additives .210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System .213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers .219
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Transmission Fluid .220
Automatic .........................
Transmission .220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake System .223
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Clutch System .223
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Power Steering .224
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Air Cleaner Element .225 ....................................
Hood Latch .226
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Spark Plugs .227
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Replacement .227
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Specif ications .229
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Battery .230
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Wiper Blades .232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Air Conditioning Filter . 235
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Drive Belts .237
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Timing Belt .237
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Tires .238
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Inf lation .238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
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Inspection .240
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Maintenance .240
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Tire Rotation .241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires .243
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Winter Driving .243
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Snow Tires .243
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Traction Devices . 244
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Lights .245
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Headlight Aiming .247
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Replacing Bulbs .250
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Storing Your Car .254
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Maint enance
Maintenance
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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months 10
16
50
8070
112 110
176
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
20
3230
4840
64 80
128 90
144 100
160 120
192
60
96
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 60 months
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months Every 36 months (independent of mileage)24
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CVT
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Maint enance201
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A
B
C
D
E
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page241).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks. Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent of
mileage).
10,000 mil/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mil/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mil/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mil/64,000 km/2 yrs
50,000 mil/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mil/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mil/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mil/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mil/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mil/160,000 km/5 yrs
Every 110,000 mil/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mil/176,000 km
110,000 mil/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mil/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mil/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mil/192,000 km or
120 months,
thereafter every 60,000 mil/
96,000 km or 60 months Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,
Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, E. Replace timing belt, inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT ).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace engine coolant.
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months, then every
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 60 months
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every
40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all door hinges, locks and latches, include the hood
Visually inspect the following items:Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check engine oil and coolant
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 20
32
10
16 30
4840
6450
80 70
112 80
128 90
144 100
160110
176120
192
60
96
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months Every 36 months (independent of mileage)24
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MT
AT
CVT
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237
199
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
NOTE: 237
235
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95,000 mi/152,000 km
100,000 mi/160,000 km
5yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km/5½ yrs
Every 110,000 mil/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mi/176,000 km
115,000 mi/184,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km
or 120 months,
thereafter every 60,000 mil/
96,000 km or 60 months Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Replace transmission fluid (AT).
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
DoitemsinA,C,F. Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.Replace timing belt , inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E,F. Replace engine coolant.
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Check the tension of each belt by
pushingonitwithyourthumb
midway between the pulleys. The belts should have the f ollowing
‘‘play’’ or def lection.
The timing belt should normally be
replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your car in one or
more of these conditions:
Check the condition of the two drive
belts. Examine the edges of each
belt f or cracks or f raying. Power steering belt: Alternator belt
(On cars without A/C): Compressor belt
(On cars with A/C):
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts. 0.20 0.30 in (5.0 7.5 mm)
Drive Belts
T iming Belt
Drive Belts, Timing Belt
Maint enance237
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Saf ety Belts .8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
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Cleaning .259
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
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Paint Touch-up .257
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .181
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Parking .188
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Parking Brake .100
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
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PGM-FI System .301
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Polishing and Waxing . 257
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette ...........
Sound System . 116,128,140
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Readiness Codes . 281,303
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .250, 251
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Engine Coolant .215
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Engine Oil and Filter . 211
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Fuses .285
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Light Bulbs .247
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Schedule .198
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Spark Plugs .227
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Timing Belt .237
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Tires .242
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Wiper Blades .232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .167, 213
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .241
Index
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Underside, Cleaning .261
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .263
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Unleaded Gasoline .162
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Upholstery Cleaning .258
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 172......................
Vehicle Dimensions .294
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 292
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Vehicle Storage .254
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Ventilation .110
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VIN .292
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Vinyl Cleaning .259
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Viscosity, Oil .210
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .309
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 219
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Indicator .63
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Operation .73
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Washing .256
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Waxing and Polishing . 257
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 240
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Compact Spare .264
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Wrench .265
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .260
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Time, Setting the . 121,133,145
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Timing Belt .237
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Tire Chains .244
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 265
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Tires .238
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Air Pressure .238
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Checking Wear .240
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Compact Spare .264
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Inf lation .238
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Inspection .240
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Maintenance .240
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Replacing .242
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Rotating .241
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Snow .243
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Specif ications .295
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Traction Devices .244
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Technical Inf ormation . 291
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Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .194
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Emergency Wrecker . 289
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Traction Devices .244
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .220 Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual .222
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Fluid Selection . 220,222
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Identif ication Number . 293
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Shif ting the Automatic . 181
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Shif ting the Manual . 178
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Treadwear .296
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Trip Meter .67
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Trunk .88
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Opening .88
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Turn Signals .72
Index
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