spare tire HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G Owners Manual

We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your car, your tires
must be the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread,
and correctly inf lated. The f ollowing
pages give more detailed inf ormation
on how and when to check air
pressure, how to inspect your tires
for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be replaced.
Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e and riding
comf ort. Underinf lated tires wear
unevenly, adversely af f ect handling
and f uel economy, and are more
likely to f ail f rom being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your car
ride more harshly, are more prone to
damage f rom road hazards, and wear
unevenly.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure at least once a month. Even
tires that are in good condition may
lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1
to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per month.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametimeyoucheckallthe
other tires.Check the pressure in the tires when
they are cold. This means the car
has been parked f or at least three
hours. If you have to drive the car
bef ore checking the tire pressure,
the tires can still be considered
‘‘cold’’ if you drive less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
If you check the pressure when the
tires are hot (the car has been driven
several miles), you will see readings
4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
reading. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the specified cold
pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Inf lation
Tires
Maint enance238
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions and
speeds.Tubeless tires have some ability to
self -seal if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is of ten
very slow, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
These pressures are also given on
thetireinformationlabelonthe
driver’s doorjamb.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
(U.S.: DX, HX, LX, Canada: DX) (U.S.: EX, Canada: LX, Si)Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving
Tires
Maint enance
Recommended T ire Pressures f or
Normal Driving
239
P185/65R15 86H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
P185/70R14 87S
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 264
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 271
Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very .....................................
Slowly . 271
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 272
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Jump Starting . 273
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If Your Engine Overheats . 275
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
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Readiness Codes . 281
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Brake System Indicator . 282
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Closing the Moonroof . 283
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Fuses . 284
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Checking and Replacing . 285
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Emergency Towing . 290
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed263

Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread lif e than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your car as soon as you can.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to f it
your car. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Compact Spare Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed264
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TTRREEAADDWWEEAARRIINNDDIICCAATTOORRBBAARR60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed265
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The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.

Lowerthecartothegroundand
remove the jack.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
12. 13.
14.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
268
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15. 16. 17.
18. 19.
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On HX model in the U.S., Si model inCanada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed269
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation295
Battery Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Air Conditioning
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)
SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21/5 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Capacity Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
1°33’45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T115/70D14 88M
P185/65R15 86HP185/70R14 87S
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
See page 285 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 284 or the fuse box
cover.
0.08 in ( 2.0 mm)
T125/70D15 95M
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount stop light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front
1: EX
2: LX Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1: 2:3: U.S.: DX, HX and LX
Canada: DX
U.S.: EX
Canada: LX, Si
U.S.: EX
Canada: Si
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
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Def og and Def rost . 109
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions . 294
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 220
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Engine Oil . 166
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
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Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 80
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Power Door Locks . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 178
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Drive Belts . 237
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Capacities Chart . 294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo Hook . 100
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Carrying Cargo . 171
Cassette Player
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Care . 154
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Operation . 118, 130, 151
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 121, 133, 147
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CD Player . 121, 133, 145
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Ceiling Light . 101
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Certif ication Label . 292
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Chains . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
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How to . 211
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When to . 198
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 279
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
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Exterior . 256
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Interior . 258
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Seat Belts . 259
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Vinyl . 259
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Windows . 260
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Clock, Setting the . 117, 129, 139
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Clutch Fluid . 223
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CO in the Exhaust . 303
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Coat Hook . 100
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
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Compact Spare . 264
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Consumer Inf ormation . 306
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
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Adding . 213
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Checking . 167
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Proper Solution . 213
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Replacing . 215
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 261
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 300
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Cruise Control Operation . 156
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 306
Index
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Maintenance . 46
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 292
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Service Intervals . 198
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Service Manual . 311
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Service Station Procedures . 163
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Setting the Clock . 117, 129, 141
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lock Release . 184
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Side Airbags . 10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 248, 250
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Tires . 243
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 257
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Sound System . 112, 124, 136
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 264
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Specif ications . 295
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 227
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Specif ications Charts . 294
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Speed Control . 156 ...................................
Speedometer . 66
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Spotlights . 102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Indicator
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Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 303
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Starting the Engine . 177
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 177
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With a Dead Battery . 273
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State Emissions Testing . 303
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 275
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Stereo Sound System . 112, 124, 136
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Storing Your Car . 254 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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System Components . 44
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 250, 251
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263
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Tape Player . 118, 131, 151
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Emissions Control Systems . 300
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Oxygenated Fuels . 298
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 302
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 155
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
Index
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