HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2010 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Customer Service Inf ormation . 370
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Warranty Coverages .371
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .372
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Authorized Manuals .373
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
369
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda
Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners:
When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Odometer reading of your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
352
Customer Service Inf ormation
370
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Honda Canada Inc.
Visit www.honda.ca for contact
information
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Customer Relations
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100% credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2010 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2010 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other
inf ormation about motor vehicle
safety from .
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
372
http://www.saf ercar.gov
http://www.saf ercar.gov
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
373
Publication
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2006-2010 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual 2006-2010 Honda Civic 2/4 Door
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2006-2010 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 Door Body Repair Manual
2010 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner’s Manual 2010 Honda Civic
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2010 Honda Civic Honda Service History
2010 Honda Civic 4 Door Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
www. helminc. com
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 247
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
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Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 291
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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 .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System . 110
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Air Pressure, Tires .315 ......................................
Antif reeze .294
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 266
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Operation .266
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 206
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .80
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Armrest .97
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Audio System .114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 209
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Capacity, Fluid .355
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Checking Fluid Level . 298
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Shif ting .260
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .260
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Shif t Lever Positions . 261
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Shif t Lock Release . 263
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Auxiliary Input Jack .205 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 339
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Jump Starting .334
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Maintenance .322
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Specif ications .356
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Bef ore Driving .237
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .108
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HandsFreeLink. 212
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 266
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Break-in, New Linings . 238
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Bulb Replacement .305
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Fluid .300
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Pad Wear Indicators . 265
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Parking .105
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System Indicator . 59,341
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Braking System .265
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 238
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75Bluetooth
Index
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INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .305
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Brake Lights .305
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Front Side Marker Lights . 304
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 304
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Headlights .302, 303
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Parking Lights .304
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 305
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 305
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Specif ications .355
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Bulbs, Halogen .302
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Card, PC .171
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Capacities Chart .355
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .249
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player .125, 162
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Ceiling Light .105
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Certif ication Label .352
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Chains .321
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Changing a Flat Tire .327 Changing Oil
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How to .292
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When to .281
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Charging System Indicator . 65,339
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 255
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Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Clock, Setting the .207
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Clutch Fluid .301
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CO in the Exhaust .363
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 256
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Compact Spare .326
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Console Compartment . 108
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Consumer Inf ormation . 370
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .294
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Checking .243
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Proper Solution .294
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Temperature Gauge . 70Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .363
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Cruise Control Operation . 209
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 370
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 372
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Def og and Def rost .113
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 113
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Dimensions .354
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Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 298
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Engine Oil .241
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Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .265
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Disc Player .125, 162
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil .294
Index
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .257
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .253
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Economy .244
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Guidelines .254
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Economy, Fuel .244
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Emergencies on the Road . 325
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Battery, Jump Starting . 334
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Brake System Indicator . 341
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Changing a Flat Tire . 327
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Charging System Indicator . 339
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Checking the Fuses . 342
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 339
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 340..................
Overheated Engine . 337
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Emergency Brake .105
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .348
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .363
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Emissions Testing .366
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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Engine Speed Limiter . 259,262
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .340
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65,339
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 290
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Overheating .337
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Specif ications .354
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Starting .256
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Ethanol in Gasoline .238
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 363
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .110 .........................................
Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 239
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .310
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Oil .292
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 299
................................
Shif ting the .257
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 327
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 298
..........................................
Brake .300
.........................................
Clutch .301
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Locations .288
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Manual Transmission . 299
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Power Steering .301
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Windshield Washer . 297
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .199
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Fog Lights .74
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9 ,24
Index
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Fuel .238
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Fill Door and Cap .239
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Oxygenated .238
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .239
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Fuses, Checking the .342
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 244
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Gasoline .238
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
...........................................
Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Tank, Filling the .239
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Gas Station Procedures . 239
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel .70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Glove Box .108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 302
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 212
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .302
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 302
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .94
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Heated Mirrors .104
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Heating and Cooling .110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 256
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High-Low Beam Switch . 73
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Hood, Opening the .240
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Horn .4,71
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 352
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78 ...........................................
Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 364
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .315
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Inside Mirror .103
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Inspection, Tire .316
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights .105
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 133, 184
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 328
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Jack, Tire .327
Index
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