belt HONDA ELEMENT 2003 1.G Repair Manual

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Bulb Replacement
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Specif ications .307
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Spotlights .264
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Turn Signal Lights . 259
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Bulbs, Halogen .258
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Capacities Chart .306
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light .115
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Cargo Hooks .170
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Carrying Cargo .167
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .134, 147
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CD Player .132, 145
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Ceiling Pocket .112
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Certif ication Label .304
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Chains .255
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Changing Engine Coolant . 227
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Changing Oil .223
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How to .223
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When to .212
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Charging System Indicator . 66,291
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 173.....................................
Child Saf ety .24
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Child Seats .29
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchorage Point . 46
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Cleaner Element, Air . 236
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .269
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Exterior .268
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Fabric .271
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Floor Covering .271
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Interior .271
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Seat Belts .271
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Vinyl .271
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Windows .272
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Clock, Setting the . 130,142
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Clutch Fluid .235
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Consumer Inf ormation . 320
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
Coolant ........................................
Adding .225
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Checking .163
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Proper Solution .225
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Replacing .227 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
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Corrosion Protection .273
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .313
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 320
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .64
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 322
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Def og and Def rost .124
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 124
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Dimensions .306
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 231
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Engine Oil .162
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Directional Signals .77
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 185
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Disposal of Used Oil .224
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 87
Index
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .176
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Drive Belt .248
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Driving .171
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Economy .164
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In Bad Weather .189
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In Foreign Countries . 312
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Driving Guidelines .172
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 246
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Economy, Fuel .164
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Emergencies on the Road . 275
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Battery, Jump Starting . 285
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Brake System Indicator . 294
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Changing a Flat Tire . 277
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Charging System Indicator . 291
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Checking the Fuses . 296
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 290
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 292
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Overheated Engine . 288
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Emergency Brake .111
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Emergency Flashers .81 ......................
Emergency Towing .301
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Emissions Controls .313
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Emissions Testing, State . 316
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 74
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Drive Belt .248
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177,182
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 292
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,290
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 221
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Overheating .288
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Specif ications .306
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Starting .174
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Ethanol in Gasoline .311
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 313
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Exhaust Fumes .60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .21
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 268
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Fabric, Cleaning .271
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Fan, Interior .118 Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .117
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 159
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .236
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Dust and Pollen .246
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Oil .223
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 232
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Shif ting the .176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 81
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 277
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 231
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Brake .234
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Clutch .235
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Manual Transmission . 232
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Power Steering .235
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Rear Differential .233
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Windshield Washer . 230
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .143
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Folding Rear Seat .99
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 312
Index
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Interior Lights .114
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 279
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Jack, Tire .277
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Jump Starting .285
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Keys .83
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Maintenance .207
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 219
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Record .217-218
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .208
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Schedule .212-216
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,292
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 232
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Meters, Gauges .65, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 310........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Neutral Gear Position . 180
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New Vehicle Break-in . 158
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Normal Shif t Speeds .177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 304
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 158
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Odometer .73
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Odometer, Trip .73
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Of f -Highway Guidelines . 200
Oil ........................
Change, How to .223
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Change, When to .212
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Checking Engine .162
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Pressure Indicator . 66,290
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .222
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 86
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Label, Certif ication .304
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .258
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Indicator .65
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .168
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 85Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 85
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Fuel Fill Door .159
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Glove Box .91
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Power Door .87
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Tailgate .90
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Low Coolant Level .163
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,290
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Lower Anchors .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 306
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Luggage .167
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Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery .313
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 312
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Overdrive .181
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Overheating, Engine .288
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 219
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Oxygenated Fuels .311
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Paint Touch-up .270
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Panel Brightness Control . 77
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Park Gear Position .179
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Parking .184
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Parking Brake .111
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 66,294
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Parking Lights .76
Parking Over Things that ....................................
Burn .184, 314
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PGM-FI System .314
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Polishing and Waxing . 269
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 21
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Protecting Adults .13 ...
Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
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Protecting Children .24
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Protecting Inf ants .34
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Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 288
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Radio/CD Sound System . 126,137
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Readiness Codes .293
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 233
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Rear Doors .88
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 261
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .99
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Rear View Mirror .106
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 80
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 92
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights .65 ............
Removing the Rear Seats . 101
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 236
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 246
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Engine Coolant .227
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Engine Oil and Filter . 223
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Fuses .296
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Light Bulbs .258
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Schedule .210
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Spark Plugs .238
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Tires .253
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Wiper Blades .242
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .163, 225
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Restraint, Child .24
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
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Reverse Lockout .183
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Rotation, Tire .252
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 322
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Saf ety Checklist, Pre-Drive . 12
Index
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 61
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 50
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Additional Information . 50
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .52
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Cleaning .271
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,50
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Maintenance .53
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .50, 67
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Replacement .53
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System Components . 50
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Use During Pregnancy . 21
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the .92
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Serial Number .304
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Service Intervals .212
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Service Manual .323 .........
Service Station Procedures . 159
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Setting the Clock . 130,142
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lock Release .183
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Side Airbags .10, 56
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Cutof f Indicator .58, 67
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .260
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Signaling Turns .77
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Skylight .107
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Removing and Storing . 108
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Snow Tires .254
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 268
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Sound System .126, 137
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Spare Tire .276
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 238
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Specif ications Charts . 306
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Speed Control .153
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Speedometer .72
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Spotlights .114
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 59
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Airbag Service .59
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 58
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 57How Your Front Airbags
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Work .54
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 56
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SRS Components .54
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 86
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State Emissions Testing . 316
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Starting the Engine .174
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .175
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With a Dead Battery . 285
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 288
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .82
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 85
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Stereo Sound System . 126,137
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Storing Your Vehicle .266
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 54
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Servicing .59
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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System Components . 54
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Synthetic Oil .222
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