check transmission fluid HONDA CR-V 2004 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .164
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 165
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Maintenance Record .170
..............................
Fluid Locations .172
........................
Adding Engine Oil .173
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter . 174
..............................
Engine Coolant .176
....................
Windshield Washers .178
.......................
Transmission Fluid .179
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 181
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 182
....................................
Hood Latch .182
.............................................
Lights .183
.......................................
Seat Belts .187
.....................................
Floor Mats .188
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 188
.................................
Wiper Blades .189
...............................................
Tires .190
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Checking the Battery . 196
.............................
Vehicle Storage .197
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Maintenance
Maint enance163

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Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under ‘‘severe’’ conditions, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Maint enance
168
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years 150
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110
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Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 193)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions: Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a delivery vehicle. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads. T railer towing, driving with a roof
rack, or driving in mountainous
conditions.
commercial
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Maint enance
169
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop 150
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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130
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See dust and pollen filter on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
193)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Clean and replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid Clean every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and replace every 30,000
miles (48,000 km)
Use normal schedule except in dusty
condition.
See information on maintenance and
emission warranty on page .
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly f lush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and ref ill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do
this three times. Then drain and
ref ill the transmission a f inal time.
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4.
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Automatic Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance179
DIPSTICK UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK

Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole.Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance
recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer.
6.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Maint enance
T ransmission Fluid
180
WASHERFILLER BOLT
Correct level

Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly. Replace brake
fluidaccordingtothetime
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.Manual Transmission only
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance181
MAX
MIN MIN
MAX

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 130
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Accessories .130
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 131
............................
Modif ications .131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .71
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 173
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 23
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 265
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Air Conditioning System . 99
............................................
Usage .99
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .190
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High Speed Driving . 192
.........................
Normal Driving .192
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .231
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Antif reeze .176
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 149
...................................
Operation .147
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 117
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 71
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Audio System .102 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 119
..............
Automatic Transmission . 141
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .226
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 179
.......................................
Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
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Shif t Lever Positions . 142
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 145
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 213
............................
Jump Starting .209
..............................
Maintenance .196
............................
Specif ications .226
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Bef ore Driving .123
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Belts,Seat .8,20
...........................
Beverage Holders .92
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 148
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Break-in, New Linings . 124
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Bulb Replacement .183 ...........................................
Fluid .181
.........................................
Parking .67
.................
System Indicator . 56,215
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Wear Indicators .147
.............................
Braking System .147
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights .65
...................................
Built-in Table .92
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .186
..............................
Brake Lights .186
................
Front Parking Lights . 185
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Front Side Marker Lights . 184
.................................
Headlights .183
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 186
............................
Specif ications .226
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 184
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .183
............................
Capacities Chart .226
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 54
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .58
.................................
Dead Battery .209
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 240
..........................
Def og and Def rost .99
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 66
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 101
.........................
Detachable Anchor .84
....................................
Dimensions .226
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
..................................
Engine Oil .127
..........................
Directional Signals .65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 148
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .175
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
......................
Power Door Locks .72
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 229
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .139
..............................................
Cargo .132
........................
Cargo, .132
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .116
...................................
Operation .114
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .111
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CD Changer .110
.......................
CD Error Message .112
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CD Changer Error Message . 113
.......................................
CD Player .109
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Center Pocket .93
....................................
Center Table .94
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Certif ication Label .224
...................................
Chains, .194
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Changing a Flat Tire .200
.................................
Changing Oil .174
........................................
How to .174
......................................
When to .165
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Charging System Indicator . 56,213
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 137
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Child Saf ety .30
...................................
Child Seats .39
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Important Saf ety Reminder . 30
..........................................
Inf ants .36
............................
Large Children .46 .........................................
LATCH .40
...........................
Lower Anchors .41
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Risks with Airbags .31
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Small Children .38
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Tethers .41
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Tether Anchorage Point . 46
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Where Should Child Sit? . 31
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock .118
.........................
Clock, Setting the .118
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Clutch Fluid .181
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CO in the Exhaust .233
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 138
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Consumer Inf ormation . 238
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .176
....................................
Checking .128
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Proper Solution .176
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .231
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
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Cruise Control Operation . 120
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Cup Holders .92
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Customer Service Of f ice . 238
how to carry
tires
Index
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Driving .135
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Economy .129
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Driving Guidelines .136
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 188
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Fan, Interior .98
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .97
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 125
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .188
...............................................
Oil .174
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 180................................
Shif ting the .141
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 200
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
..........................................
Brake .181
.........................................
Clutch .181
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Manual Transmission . 180
..........................
Power Steering .182
..................
Windshield Washer . 178
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .106
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .81
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 232
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Four-way Flashers .66
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .12
.........................................
Heaters .75
.........................................
Airbags .23
..............................
Economy, Fuel .129
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Emergencies .199
............................
Jump Starting .209
...........
Brake System Indicator . 215
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Changing a Flat Tire . 200
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Charging System Indicator . 213
..................
Checking the Fuses . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 213
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 214
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 217
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Overheated Engine . 211
.......................................
Towing .216
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Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .66
.......................
Emissions Controls .231
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 234
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62......
Engine Speed Limiter . 140,144
.............................. 208
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 214
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,213
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 173
...............................
Overheating .211
............................
Specif ications .226
.......................................
Starting .138
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .124
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 231
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
If it won’t start
Index
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CONT INUED
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .36
......................................
Inf ant Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System . 41
...........................
Lower Anchors .41
............
Tether Anchorage Point . 42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 190
.................
High Speed Driving . 192
.........................
Normal Driving .191
...................................
Inside Mirror .89
.............................
Inspection, Tire .192
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
........................................
Introduction . i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 203
.......................................
Jack, Tire .200
................................
Jump Starting .209
..................................................
Keys .69 ..................................
Maintenance .163
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 167
.................................
Record .170-171
......................
Required Indicator .59
..........................................
Saf ety .164
.............................
Schedule .168-169
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,214
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Manual Transmission . 139
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 180
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 61
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 124
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .89
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 131
.........................................
Moonroof .88
......................
Closing Manually .217
.....................................
Operation .88
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 143
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 124
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .140
.......................
Label, Certif ication .224
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 65
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .183
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .65
..................................
Turn Signal .65
.....................................
Load Limit .132
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71
............................
Fuel Fill Door .125
....................................
Glove Box .87
.................................
Power Door .72
........................................
Tailgate .73
........................
Low Coolant Level .128
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .58
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,213
................................
Lower Anchors .41
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 226
..............
Luggage, .132
Storing (Cargo)
Index
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