radio controls HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .102
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Using the A/C .104
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Audio System .106
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Playing the Radio .108
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Playing a Disc .112
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Disc Player Error Messages .118
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Setting the Clock .119
Playing the Radio (Vehicles with
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Navigation System) .121
Playing a Disc (Vehicles with ..................
Navigation System) .125
Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with ..................
Navigation System) .129
Disc Player Error Messages (Vehicles with Navigation ..................................
System) .138
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Radio Reception .139
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Protecting Your Discs .141
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Radio Thef t Protection .142
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Remote Audio Controls .143
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Security System .144
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Cruise Control .145
All models except U.S. DX
U.S. LX and EX models
Features
Features
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These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while FADER adjusts the
front-to-back strength. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
The SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The f aster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. The def ault setting is MID.
Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
If you f eel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
Use the TREBLE/
BASS modes to adjust the tone to
your liking.
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Playing the Radio
Balance/FaderA udio System L ighting
Speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC)
Treble/Bass
Features
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To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio. To
select the CD player, press the CD
button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes.The specif ications of the compatible
MP3 f ile are:
Sampling f requency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
(MPEG1), 24, 22.05, 16 kHz
(MPEG2)
Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps
(MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps
(MPEG2)
Compatible with variable bit rate and
multi-session.
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
Sampling f requency: 32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192
kbps
Compatible with variable bit rate and
multi-session.
Maximum layers(including ROOT):
8 layers The specif ications of the compatible
WMA f ile are:Insert a disc into the slot. The drive
will pull the disc in the rest of the
waytoplayit.Whenthesystem
reaches the end of the disc, it will
return to the beginning and play the
disc again.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring.
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM/FM button
(AM or FM button). Press the CD
button again to switch back to the
CD player.
The CD player can also play CD-Rs
andCD-RWsinMP3andWMA
compressed f ormats. When playing a
disc in MP3 or WMA, you will see
‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ in the display. You
can select up to 255 f olders or tracks.
Video CDs and DVDs will not work
in this unit.
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To Play a Disc
Playing a Disc
Features
113
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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The SCAN function
samples all stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button,
then release it. You will see SCAN in
the display. The system will scan f or
a station with a strong signal. When
it f inds one, it will stop and play that
station f or about 10 seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
scan f or the next strong station and
play it f or 10 seconds. When it plays
a station that you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
In addition to the standard audio
controls, the audio system in your
vehicle can be operated using the
voice control system. See the Navi
section in your Quick Start Guide f or
an overview of this system, and the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
Push the AUDIO button to show the
audio system screen. You can also
operate the audio system without
showing the audio system screen by
using the standard controls. The
status bar is shown at the bottom of
the screen each time you press a
button. The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button, or touch the desired band
icon (FM1, FM2, or AM). On the FM
band, STEREO will be displayed if
the station is broadcasting in stereo.
Stereo reproduction on AM is not
available.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: the
preset buttons, and .
Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the bar to tune to a higher
f requency, and the bar to tune to
a lower f requency. When you press
andholdthe or bar,thesystem
beeps twice, and the f requency goes
up or down until you release the bar. The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and hold or on the TUNE
bar until you hear a beep, then
release the bar.
Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)
Voice Control System
SCAN
To Play the Radio
TUNE,SEEK,SCAN,AUTO SELECT
To Select a Station
TUNE SEEK
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To adjust the sound, push the
AUDIO button, then enter the sound
grid by touching the SOUND icon on
the display. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
To adjust the treble
and bass, touch or on each side
of the treble or bass adjustment bar,
or move the joystick. The adjustment
bar shows you the current setting. These modes adjust
the strength of the sound coming
f rom each speaker. Lef t/Right
balance adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while Front/Rear f ader
adjusts the front-to-back strength.
To adjust the left/right balance,
touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon, or move
the joystick. To adjust the f ront/rear
f ader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon,
or move the joystick. The SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The f aster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The def ault setting is Mid. If you f eel
the sound is too loud, choose low. If
you f eel the sound is too quiet,
choose Hi.
To see the audio display when you
are f inished adjusting the sound,
wait 5 seconds.
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A djust ing t he Sound
Playing the Radio (Vehicles with Navigation System)
A udio System L ighting
Treble/Bass L ef t/Right Balance and Front/
Rear FaderSpeed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC)
124
SOUND ICON
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With the ignition in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
press the OPEN button, and insert a
disc about halfway into the disc slot.
The drive will pull the disc in the rest
of the way, and the disc will begin to
play. You operate the disc player
with the same controls used for the
radio. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes. Push the button to play the next
track on the disc. Push the
button once to replay the track
in play; press it twice to replay the
previous track. To move rapidly
within a track, press and hold the or the button.
Press the RPT button
to continuously replay a track. You
will see REPEAT in the display.
Press the RPT button again to turn it
of f . In MP3/WMA mode, press and
hold the RPT button to activate
f older repeat.
Push the AUDIO button to show the
audio system screen. You can also
operate the audio system without
showing the audio system screen by
using the standard controls. The
status bar is shown at the bottom of
the screen each time you press a
button.
When you play CD-TEXT, you will
see the track name, artist name, and
album name in the screen. When you
play MP3/WMA discs, you will see
the track name and f older name in
the screen. If the disc was not
recorded with this inf ormation, it will
not be displayed. The player can also play CD-TEXT,
MP3, and WMA f ormats.
Playing a Disc (Vehicles with Navigation System)
Disc Player
To Change Tracks
REPEAT
126
CLOSE BUTTON DISC SLOT
Avoid using discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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With the ignition in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
press the OPEN button, insert a PC
card all the way into the card slot,
then press the CLOSE button. The
PC card will begin to play. You
operate the PC card with the same
controls used f or the radio. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a card until you
change modes.
Playing a PC Card (Vehicles with Navigation System)
PC Card
(C type)
Features
129
U.S. EX model with navigation system
PLAY MODE ICON
TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON
FAST FORWARD
BUTTON
REWIND BUTTON SKIP BUTTONSKIP BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON PC CARD SLOT
CLOSE BUTTON
RANDOM
BUTTON
AUDIO
BUTTON
OPEN
BUTTON
CD/AUX
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
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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 MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
or a disc (if a disc 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 tracknumbers in the display. If you press
andholdtheCHbutton( )or( )
until you hear a beep, you can select
a different folder.
Tousethevoicecontrolsystem,
refer to the navigation system
manual.
The auxiliary input jack is under the
accessory power socket. The system
will accept auxiliary input f rom
standard audio accessories.
When the appropriate audio unit is
connected to the auxiliary input jack,
press the CD/AUX or XM/AUX
button to select the unit.
If equipped
On models with navigation system
If equipped
Remote Audio Controls
Auxiliary Input Jack
Features
143
CH BUTTON VOL BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
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Economy, Fuel .154
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Emergencies on the Road .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .225
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Brake System Indicator .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .229
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Checking the Fuses .232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .229
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .230
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Overheated Engine .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Emissions Controls .248
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Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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Engine Speed Limiter .165,168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .230
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Oil Pressure Indicator .64,229
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Oil, What Kind to Use .191
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Overheating .226
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .163
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Ethanol in Gasoline .150
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Locking and Unlocking .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .164
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .161
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Economy .154
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Dust and Pollen Filter .206
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .101....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .206
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Oil .192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .197
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Shif ting the .164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .72
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .196
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Brake .198
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Clutch .198
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Locations .190
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Manual Transmission .197
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Power Steering .199
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Windshield Washer .195
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
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Folding Rear Seat .90
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Front Airbags .11,26
Index
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .170
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Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,231
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Parking Lights .71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 249
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Playing the Radio . 108,121
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Playing a Disc .112, 125
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Playing a PC Card .129
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PGM-FI System .248
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .35
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General Guidelines .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting Child Seats .42
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Installing a Child Seat .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 49 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,21
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Maintenance .22, 206
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 60
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Radiator Overheating . 226
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Radio/CD Sound System . 108
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ........................................
System .121
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Readiness Codes . 230,250
Rear Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .203-205
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Rear Seat, Folding .90
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Rear View Mirror .96
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 165
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Reminder Lights .60
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 192
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Fuses .232
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Light Bulbs .200
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Maintenance Minder . 181
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .207 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .154, 194
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Restraint, Child .35
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Reverse Gear Position . 167
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Rotation, Tire .212
Index
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