mirror HONDA CR-V 2005 RD4-RD7 / 2.G User Guide

The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
(If you tow f requently, f ollow the
severe conditions maintenance
schedule.)
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inf lated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
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Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
A ddit ional T owing Equipment
Driving
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Circuits Protected Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Accessory, Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter
Not Used
Daytime running lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
BFRACC
Heated Seat
Fuel Pump
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Rear Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
: Canadian models
Rear Accessory Power Socket
Front Accessory Power Socket
Fuse Locations
240
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 147
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Gasohol .142
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Gasoline .142
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 142
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Tank, Ref ueling .143
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Gas Station Procedures . 143
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .62
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 161
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Manual Transmission . 159
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Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .173, 246 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 244
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
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Switch .72
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Timing Control System . 252
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Immobilizer System .71
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 199
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Brake .201
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Clutch .202
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Power Steering .202
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Windshield Washer . 198
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Folding Rear Seat .82, 83
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Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .78
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Heaters .86
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .142
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
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Fill Door and Cap .143
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 142
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Oxygenated .142
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Tank, Ref ueling .143
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Fuel Economy .147
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Fuses, Checking the .237 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 203
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Hatch Glass .74
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67Headlights
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Aiming .203
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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High Beam Indicator . 59
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Reminder Tone .66
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 203
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Turning on .66
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Head Restraints .80
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Heated Mirrors .89
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .98
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High Beam Lever .67
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Hood, Opening the .144
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Horn .4,64
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Hydraulic Clutch .202
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Indicators......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57,168
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 235
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Charging System . 56,233
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Check Fuel Cap .63
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Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .59
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High Beam .59
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
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Low Fuel .59
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Low Oil Pressure . 56,233
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 30
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Side Airbag Of f .57
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SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .58, 170
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Washer Level .60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint .37
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Inf ant Seats .37
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Tether Anchorage Point . 45...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 212
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Recommended Pressures . 213
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Inside Mirror .88
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Inspection, Tire .213
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights .95
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 222
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Jack, Tire .220
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Jump Starting .229
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Keys .70
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Label, Certif ication .244
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .203
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Indicator .55
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Parking .66
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Turn Signal .66
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Load Limits .151
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Childproof Door .73
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Fuel Fill Door .143
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Glove Box .93
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Power Door .73
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Tailgate .74
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Low Coolant Level .146
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 150
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 153
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Maintenance .183
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .186
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Record .189-191
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Required Indicator .60
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Saf ety .184
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Schedule .187-188
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,234
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Manual Transmission . 159
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Checking Fluid Level . 200
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Shif ting .159
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 200
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Meters, Gauges .55, 61
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Methanol in Gasoline . 142
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Mirrors, Adjusting .88
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 149
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Moonroof .88
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Closing Manually .236
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Operation .88
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Neutral Gear Position . 163
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New Vehicle Break-in . 142.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .160
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 244
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 142
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Odometer .62
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Odometer, Trip .61
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Of f -Highway Driving . 179
Oil ........................
Change, How to .194
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Change, When to .187
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Checking Engine .145
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Pressure Indicator . 56,233
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .193
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .89
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
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Overheating, Engine .231
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 186
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Oxygenated Fuels .142 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position .162
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Parking .166
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Parking Brake .68
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 56,235
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Parking Lights .66
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 166
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .252
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Pollen Filter .209
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Power Door Locks .73
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Power Socket Locations . 90
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Power Steering Fluid . 202
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Power Windows .86
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive .157
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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 .32
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children . 46
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Protecting Small Children . 38
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Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating . 231
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Radio/Tape/CD Sound System . 103
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Radio Thef t Protection . 136
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Readiness Codes .234
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 201
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 205
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Rear Seat, Folding .82 ,83
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Rear View Mirror .88
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 65
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 78
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 160
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Ref ueling .143
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Reminder Indicators .55
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Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
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Engine Oil and Filter . 194
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Fuses .237
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Light Bulbs .203 ....................................
Schedule .187
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Tires .211
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Wiper Blades .210
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 258
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .146, 196
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position . 162
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Reverse Lockout .165
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Roof Rack .152
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Rotation, Tire .214
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 258
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .208
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Detachable Anchor .85
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ......................................
Beeper .56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats, Adjusting the .78
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Select/Reset Button .61
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Serial Number .244
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Service Intervals .187
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Service Manual .259
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Service Station Procedures . 143
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Setting the Clock .137
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 161
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Shif t Lock Release .165
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