ignition HONDA ELEMENT 2003 1.G Repair Manual

The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control, and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
genuine Honda replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lowerqualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced. The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
or the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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Replacement Parts
Exhaust Emissions ControlsPGM-FI Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst emThree Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation314

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 291
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Jump Starting .285
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Maintenance .240
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Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .157
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Belts,Seat .8,50
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Beverage Holders .110
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Body Repairs .274 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 186
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Break-in, New Linings . 158
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Bulb Replacement .261
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Fluid .234
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Parking .111
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System Indicator . 66,294
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Wear Indicators .185
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Braking System .185
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 158
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .76
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .261
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Brake Lights .261
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Cargo Area Light .265
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Ceiling Light .264
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Front Parking Lights . 259
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Front Side Marker Lights . 260
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Headlights .258
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High-mount Brake Light . 263
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Interior Lights .264
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License Plate Lights . 262
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Accessories and Modif ications . 165
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Accessories .165
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Additional Safety Precautions . 166
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Modif ications .166
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 222
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
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Air Cleaner Element .236
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Maintenance .245
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Usage .118
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .249
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Normal Driving .250
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Alcohol in Gasoline .311
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Antif reeze .225
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 188
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Operation .186
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 152
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .85 ..........................
Appearance Care .267
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Armrest, Driver’s Seat . 93
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Audio System .126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
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Automatic Speed Control . 153
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
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Checking Fluid Level . 231
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Shif ting .179
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 183
Index
A
B
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 258
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Hatch .89
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 81
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .258
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Daytime Running Lights . 77
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper .76
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 258
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Turning on .76
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Head Restraints .94
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Heating and Cooling .118
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High Altitude, Starting at . 175
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High-Low Beam Switch . 76
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High-mount Brake Light . 263
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .160 ..............................................
Horn .3,75
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Hydraulic Clutch .235
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Hydroplaning .190
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Four-way Flashers .81
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Front Airbags .10, 54
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Fuel .158
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Fill Door and Cap .159
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 158
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Oxygenated .311
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Reserve Indicator .69
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Tank, Filling the .159
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Fuses, Checking the .296
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 164
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Gasohol .311
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Gasoline .158
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 69
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 158
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Tank, Filling the .159
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Gas Station Procedures . 159
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 74
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Fuel .73
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 179
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .177
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Glass Cleaning .272
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Glove Box .91
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 304
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .83
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Switch .85
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Timing Control System . 314
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Immobilizer System .84
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 249
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Normal Driving .250
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Inside Mirror .106
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Inspection, Tire .251
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Interior Cleaning .271
Index
G H
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CONT INUED
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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
Index
LM K J N
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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
Index
VII