tailgate HONDA ELEMENT 2008 1.G User Guide

Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).Make sure the doors, hatch, and
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
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Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, f irst place the two pins
in the holes in place. Tighten the
two mounting bolts.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Open the hatch and the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver,
and remove the taillight assembly
f rom the body by pulling it back.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight, turn signal light or back-
up light. 6.
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3.
4.
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2.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
Maint enance
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SOCKET
SOCKET SOCKET
SCREW
SCREW
TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY
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Fill the f uel tank.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the hatch and the tailgate.
The spare tire, jack, and tools are
under the cargo area f loor.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
223
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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CONT INUED
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .167
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Disposal of Used Oil .195
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .63
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .251
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .159
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Drive Gear Positions, D and D .162
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .155
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Economy .144
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Driving Guidelines .156
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Dust and Pollen Filter .210
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Economy, Fuel .144
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Emergencies on the Road .221
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Battery, Jump Starting .231
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Brake System Indicator .237
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Changing a Flat Tire .223
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Charging System Indicator .235
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Checking the Fuses .238
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Hazard Warning Flashers .73 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .235
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .236
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Overheated Engine .233
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .243
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Emissions Controls .256
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Emissions Testing .259
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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Engine Speed Limiter .160,163
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,236
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Oil Lif e Display .185
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,235
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Oil, What Kind to Use .193
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Overheating .233
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Specif ications .248
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Starting .158
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .256
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18 ...................................
Fan, Interior .103
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Features .101
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First (1) Gear Position .163
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Filling the Fuel Tank .141
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .210
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Oil .194
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .73
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Flat Tire, Changing a .223
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Floor Mats .209
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .198
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Brake .200
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Clutch .201
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Differential .200
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Manual Transmission .199
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Power Steering .201
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Windshield Washer .197
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .111
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Folding Rear Seat .87
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Keys and Locks .75 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle .225
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Jack, Tire .223
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Jump Starting .231
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Label, Certif ication .246
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Lane Change, Signaling .71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .16,21
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Indicator .59
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Parking .71
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limits .150
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Glove Box .98 ............................................
Hatch .81
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Tailgate .82
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Low Coolant Level .143
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Lower Anchors .46
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .159
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .249
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Luggage .149
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Maintenance .183
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Minder Indicator .61
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Owner Maintenance Checks .190
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Saf ety .184
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .60,236
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Manual Transmission .159
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Checking Fluid Level .199
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Recommended Shif t Points .160
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Shif ting the .159
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Manual Transmission Fluid .199 .................................
Mirror, Vanity .99
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Mirrors, Adjusting .92
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .148
Monitor, Door and Tailgate
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Open .63
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Neutral Gear Position .162
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New Vehicle Break-in .140
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Normal Shif t Speeds .160
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication .246
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .140
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
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Of f -Highway Driving .179
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LowOilPressureIndicator....60,235
Minder ........................................ .185
PowerDoor..................................80
LowTirePressure Indicator....64, 169
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Meters, Gauges .59,66
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Stereo Sound System .107
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Storing Your Vehicle .219
Supplemental Restraint
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System .11,24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33,61
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System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .194
Tailgate
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Locks .82
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Open Monitor .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .207
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .221
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .251
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Emissions Control Systems .256
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Emissions Testing .259
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .258
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Tensioners, Seat Belt .22
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Tether Anchorage Points .50 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) .169
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Indicator .65
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Thef t Protection, Radio .131
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .258
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .74
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Time, Setting the .132
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Tire Chains .217
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .223
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Tire Inf ormation .251
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Tire Labeling .253
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Tires .212
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Air Pressure .213
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Chains .217
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Checking Wear .214
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Compact Spare .222
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .251
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Inf lation .212
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Inspection .214
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Low Pressure Indicator .64,169
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Maintenance .215
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Replacing .215
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Rotating .215
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Snow .216
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Specif ications .250
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VSA and Tire Sizes .172 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing .223
Towing
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A Trailer .173
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Emergency .243
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Equipment And Accessories .175
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Weight Limit .173
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Trailer, Driving Saf ely With a .177
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Trailer Loading .174
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Traction Devices .216
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .198
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .199
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Fluid Selection .198,199
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Identif ication Number .247
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Shif ting the Automatic .161
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Shif ting the Manual .159
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Transmitter, Remote .77
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Treadwear .251
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Trip Meter .66
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Turn Signals .71
Index
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