key HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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µ Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. The shif t lever must be in
Park bef ore you can remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and the release button on the
shif t lever. Make sure your f oot is of f
the accelerator pedal. 518Do this:
Press the brake pedal and the
shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
Press the D button.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoD
RtoN
DtoD
DtoD
3
3
3
Automatic Transmission
Neutral (N)
Shif t L ock Release
Reverse (R)
Park (P)
516
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Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover to prevent
scratches. Use a small f lat-tip
screwdriver or metal f ingernail f ile
to caref ully pry up the edge of the
cover and remove it from the slot.Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral.If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the underside.
Insert the key back into the
ignition switch, press the brake
pedal, and restart the engine.
Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
3.
4.
5. 6.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
519
COVER
RELEASE BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System
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Indicator . 68, 626
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 607
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Specif ications . 643
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Bef ore Driving . 493 ....................................
Belts,Seat .9,22
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Beverage Holders . 181
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HandsFreeLink. 441, 462
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Booster Seats . 57
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 531
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Break-in, New Linings . 494
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Bulb Replacement . 589, 591
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Fluid . 584
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Parking . 171
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Wear Indicators . 531
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Braking System . 530
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 494
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 130
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Accessories and Modif ications . 504
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 136
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet . 187
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Active Head Restraints . 159
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Additives, Engine Oil . 577
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Advanced Airbags . 30
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 26
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Airbag System Components . 26
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Air Conditioning System . 192, 199
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Rear A/C Control . 197, 205
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 207
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Air Pressure, Tires . 600
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Antif reeze . 579
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 70, 532
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Operation . 531
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 394
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 136
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Audio System . 209
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine . 513 ............................
Auto Door Lock . 114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 138
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Auto Door Unlock . 115
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Automatic Climate Control . 199
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
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Automatic Speed Control . 430
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Automatic Transmission . 515
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Capacity, Fluid . 642
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Checking Fluid Level . 582
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Shif ting . 515
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 515
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Shif t Lever Positions . 516
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Shif t Lock Release . 518
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Headlights . 125
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Aiming . 586
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Automatic Lighting . 126
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Daytime Running Lights . 127
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High Beam Indicator . 76
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High Beams, Turning on . 125
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Lights On Indicator . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 125
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Reminder Chime . 125
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 586
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Turning on . 125
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Headphones . 426
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Head Restraints . 157
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Heated Mirror . 173
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Heaters, Seats . 165
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Heating and Cooling . 192, 199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 125
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 437
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Hood, Opening the . 499
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Horn .4,122
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 640 Ignition
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Keys . 133
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Switch . 136
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Timing Control System . 652
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Immobilizer System . 134
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
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A/T Temp . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 69, 627
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Charging System . 68, 626
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Cruise Control . 76
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Cruise Main . 76
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 77
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Fog Lights . 76
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High Beam . 76
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
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Lights On . 76
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Low Fuel . 78
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Low Oil Pressure . 68, 625
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 68, 626
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Security System . 79 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 70
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Seat Belt . 67
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SRS . 70
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System Message . 75, 92
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 71
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VSA OFF . 71
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VSA System . 71
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Individual Map Lights . 177
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Inf ant Restraint . 43
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Inf ant Seats . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 599
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INFO Buttons . 85
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Inside Mirror . 172
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Inspection, Tire . 601
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Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 130
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Instruments and Controls . 63
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Integrated Sunshade . 183
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Interf ace Dial . 298
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Interior Lights . 176
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 265, 363
Index
INDEXI
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Keys . 133
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Label, Certif ication . 640
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Lane Change, Signaling . 125
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
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Light Control Switch . 176
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 586
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Indicator . 65, 66
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Interior . 176
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Parking . 125
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Turn Signal . 125
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Load Limit . 507, 536
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 136
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 136 ............................
Fuel Fill Door . 497
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Glove Box . 183
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Lockout Prevention . 143
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Power Door . 137
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Tailgate . 143, 144
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Low Coolant Level . 500
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Low Fuel Indicator . 78
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 642
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) . 506 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 516
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New Vehicle Break-in . 494
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 640
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 495
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Odometer . 81, 87
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Odometer, Trip . 81, 87
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Of f -Highway Driving . 552
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Of f -Road Precautions . 552
Oil
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Change, How to . 577
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Change, When to . 559
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Checking Engine . 500
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Lif e, Engine . 559
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Pressure Indicator . 68, 625
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 576
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 615
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Jack, Tire . 613
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Jump Starting . 621
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Maintenance . 557
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Minder . 559
Owner

CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 130
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Park Gear Position . 516
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Parking . 521
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Parking Brake . 171
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 69, 627
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Parking Lights . 125
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 521
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
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PGM-FI System . 652
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Pollen Filter . 593
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Power Door Locks . 137
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Power Seat Adjustments . 154
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Power Socket Locations . 179
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Power Windows . 167
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 38
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General Guidelines . 38
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Protecting Inf ants . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 56
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 53
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Using LATCH . 48
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 136
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Outside Mirrors . 172
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Outside Temperature . 83, 88
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Overheating, Engine . 623
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