power steering HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .64
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Odometer .64
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Display Change Button .65
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Current Fuel Mileage .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Average Fuel Mileage .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
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Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signal and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75 ...............................
Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Trunk .86
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Emergency Trunk Opener .86
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Seats .89
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Power Windows .92
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Mirrors .93
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Parking Brake .94
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Interior Convenience Items .95
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Beverage Holder .96
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Accessory Power Socket .96
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Glove Box .96
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Console Compartment .96
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Interior Lights .97
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55

ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
57
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.
60) (P. 60)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
AUTO
IDLE STOP INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62) LOW
FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P. 60) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 59) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR(P. 61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR
(P. 62, 227)
(P. 62, 228)
(P. 62, 170, 171)
(P. 30, 59)
(P.
30, 59)
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR (P.
59)
(P.
18, 58)
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P. 63)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P. 58, 230) (P.
63)

If you turn the steering wheel to the
full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering due to overhe ating of the
steering gear box.
This
indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
off immediately. If it does not go off
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turn ed off, making the
vehicle harder to steer. This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. When the brake system
indicator (amber) is on, there is the
problem with the Cooperative
Control with regenerative brake,
Creep Aid System or Brake Assist
(the normal brake operates properly).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
For more inf ormation, see page .
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
173
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
(A mber)
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
U.S. Canada

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79

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ÛÝ The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, a
disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card
(if a card is loaded).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youpressandholdtheCH
button ( ) or ( ) until you hear a
beep, the system goes into the seek
mode. It finds a station with a strong
signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display. If you press
andholdtheCHbutton( )or( )
until you hear a beep, you can select
a different folder.
Tousethevoicecontrolsystem,
ref er to the navigation system
manual.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The auxiliary input jack is under the
accessory power socket. The system
will accept auxiliary input from
standard audio accessories.
When the appropriate audio unit is
connected to the auxiliary input jack,
press the CD/XM or XM/AUX
button to select the unit.
On models with navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
Auxiliary Input Jack
Features
143
CH BUTTONVOL BUTTON
MODE BUTTON

Your vehicle is equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABShelpsyou
retain steering control when braking
very hard.
Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
applies the brakes slightly. This
builds up heat, and reduces brake
ef f ectiveness and brake pad lif e. In
addition, f uel economy can be
reduced. It also keeps your brake
lights on all the time, conf using
drivers behind you.Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced hydraulic booster.
The advanced hydraulic booster has
some f eatures.
This f eature enables you to press the
brakepedalwithlessforcebythe
help of hydraulic pressure in the oil
pressure pump.
This f eature controls the braking
pressure appropriately, coordinating
with the regenerating brake of the
IMA motor.
When you release the brake pedal
while the Auto Idle Stop f unction
activates, this f eature keeps the
braking pressure until the engine
starts, and prevents the vehicle from
dropping back.
This f eature helps you apply the
brakes with less f orce during an
emergency braking situation.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Power-Assist Cooperative Control with Regenerative
Brake
Creep Aid System
Brake-Assist
Braking System
Driving
173

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Maintenance Minder
185
: Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
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).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connect ions
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Minder

CONT INUED
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Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .190
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .100
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Air Pressure, Tires .208
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Antif reeze .192 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 174
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Operation .174
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .79
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Armrest .91
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Audio System .106
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Auto Idle Stop . 170, 171
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity,Fluid .242
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Checking Fluid Level . 195
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Shif ting .167
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 169Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 228
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Jump Starting .223
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Maintenance .212
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .96
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
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Bulb Replacement .200
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Fluid .196
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Pad Wear Indicator . 174
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Parking .94
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
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Braking System .173
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .73
Index
A B
INDEX
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CONT INUED
Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Fuel Fill Door .151
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .86
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Low Coolant Level .154
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .242
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Maintenance .177
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Minder .179
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .184
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Record . 186-187
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Saf ety .178
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 229
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Meters, Gauges .57, 64
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Methanol in Gasoline .150
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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MP3/WMA .112 ...................
Neutral Gear Position .168
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New Vehicle Break-in .150
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .240
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .150
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Odometer .64
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Odometer,Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .152
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Selecting Proper Viscosity .189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .247
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator .67
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Overheating, Engine .225
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .184
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Oxygenated Fuels .150 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .74
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .172
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Parking Brake .94
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 58, 230
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn .172
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PGM-FI System .248
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Playing the Radio .108
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Playing a Disc .112
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Playing a PC Card .129
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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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 Small Children .40
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Selecting a Child Seat .41
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Installing a Child Seat .42
Index
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INDEX
V

Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .215
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .192 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .195
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Fluid Selection . 195, 196
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .86
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Opening .86
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals .73
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Vanity Mirror .95
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 159
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Vehicle Dimensions .242 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .213
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Ventilation .103
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .189
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 194
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Indicator .61
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Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 209
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Cleaning .207
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Compact Spare .216
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Nut Wrench .217
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .104
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Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .204
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .207
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
Index
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