check engine HONDA CROSSTOUR 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

This indicator should never come
on when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the
oil pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see
on
page ). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the
engine is running, the battery
is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
The indicator notif ies you of low oil
pressure and does not measure the
oil level. Check your vehicle’s oil
level at each ref ueling. 1.
2.
3.
4.
288
333
397
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
386
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator Charging System
Indicator

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If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving.
If the indicator comes on
repeatedly, even though it may
go off as you continue driving, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
as soon as possible. If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes may be erased. It can
take several days of driving under
various conditions to set the
codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
for
more information (see page ).
The indicator may also come on with
the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
413
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Emissions T esting
Readiness Codes
387
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .233
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CD Changer .149, 197
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Ceiling Light .121
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Certif ication Label .400
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Chains .365
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Changing a Flat Tire .373
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
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When to .325
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Charging System Indicator . 56,386
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 300
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
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Climate Control System . 126
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Clock .238
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,412
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 301
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Compact Spare .372
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Compass .242
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Console Compartment . 115
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Consumer Inf ormation . 416
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .337
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Checking .288
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Proper Solution .337
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Courtesy Lights .122
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .410
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 246
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Customer Service .416 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .382
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 418
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 130
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Dimensions .402
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
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Engine Oil .288
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 308
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Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
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Auto Door Unlock .84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Locking and Unlocking . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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CONT INUED
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
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Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
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Emergencies .371
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Battery, Jump Starting . 382
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Brake System Indicator . 388
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Changing a Flat Tire . 373
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Charging System Indicator . 386
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Checking the Fuses . 390
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .389
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .382
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387..................
Overheated Engine . 384
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Towing .398
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .397
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Emissions Controls .410
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Emissions Testing .413
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 337
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .380
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
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Oil Lif e Indicator .325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 333
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Overheating .384
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Limiter .305
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Starting .301
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Engine Speed Limiter . 305
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Ethanol in Gasoline .283
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 410
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Driving .299
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Economy .289
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Dual Temperature Control . 131
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354 ...................................
Fan, Interior .129
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Features .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 283
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .354
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Oil .335
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 373
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Floor Mats .353
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Floor Storage Compartment . 119
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 341
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Brake .342
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Power Steering .343
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Windshield Washer . 339
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Fog Lights .73
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Folding Rear Seats .97
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Fuel .282
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
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Fill Door and Cap .284
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
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Oxygenated .283
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Tank, Ref ueling .283
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Fuel Economy .289
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the .390 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 400
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 411
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 289,290
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Gasoline .282
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
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Tank, Ref ueling .283
................
Gas Station Procedures . 283
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 302......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .296, 317
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 344
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HandsFreeLink
. 253
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Headlights .70
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Aiming .344
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72
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Automatic Lighting On . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Lights On Indicator .60
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Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .344, 351
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .13, 94
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Heated Mirrors .106
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Heaters, Seat .100
...
Hidden Removable Utility Box . 118
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .249 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 287
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Horn .4,67
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Maintenance .323
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Minder .325
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .328, 331
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .330
.........................
Minder Indicator .62
..........................................
Saf ety .324
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387...........
Memory, Driving Position . 101
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Meters, Gauges .55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 283
...........................................
Mirrors .104
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Adjusting .105
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Heated .106
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Reverse Tilt .105
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 293
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Moonroof .110
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Neutral Gear Position . 303
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New Vehicle Break-in . 282
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 400
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 282
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .335
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Change, When to .328
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Checking Engine .288
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Pressure Indicator . 56,386 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .334
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .410
............................
Outside Mirrors .105
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 65
....................
Overheating, Engine .384
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 330
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .283
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .303
...........................................
Parking .307
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Parking Brake .112
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,388
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 412
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .411
...................................
Pollen Filter .354
..........................
Power Door Locks .80
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 93
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
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Childproof Door .87
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Fuel Fill Door .283
..................................
Glove Box .116
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Lockout Prevention . 81
.................................
Power Door .80
........................................
Tailgate .91
........................
Low Coolant Level .288
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,386
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Lower Anchors .42
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 402
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 294
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