charging HONDA PILOT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
POWER TAILGATE INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.75)
(P.68)
(P.68)
(P.75)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P.77) (P.68)
(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.72)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P.76) (P.81) (P.76)
(P.70) (P.73)
(P.74)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.70) (P.76)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.76)
(P.69)
(P.67)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.77)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.79)
(P.73)
(P.71)
(P.71)
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Instrument Panel
On T ouring models
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
(P.75) (P.68)
(P.68)
(P.77) (P.74)
(P.72)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P.76) (P.85)(P.76)
(P.70)
(P.76)(P.76)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.76)
(P.78) (P.77)
(P.75)
(P.79)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.76)
(P.69)
(P.67)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.71)
(P.71)
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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
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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,
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 589
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Brake Lights . 589
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Fog Lights . 588
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Front Parking Lights . 587
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Front Side Marker Lights . 587
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Headlights . 586
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Rear Bulbs . 589
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Specif ications . 643
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Turn Signal Lights . 587
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Bulbs, Halogen . 586
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Cancel Button . 432
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Capacities Chart . 642
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light . 178
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Cargo Hook . 510
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Cargo, How to Carry . 506
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 332
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CD Player . 219, 243, 319
CD Player Error
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Messages . 226, 253, 331
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CD Library . 254 ........................
Certif ication Label . 640
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Chains, Tires . 606
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
Changing Oil
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How to . 577
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When to . 559
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Charging System Indicator . 68, 626
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 512
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Childproof Door Locks . 143
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Child Saf ety . 38
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Booster Seats . 57
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Child Seats . 43, 46
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants . 43
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Larger Children . 56
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LATCH . 48
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Risks with Airbags . 39
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Small Children . 44
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Tether . 53
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Warning Labels . 61
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats . 46
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LATCH Anchorage Points . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54, 55
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 593
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Climate Control System . 199 ..............................................
Clock . 294
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Coat Hooks . 185
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Code, Audio System . 394
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CO in the Exhaust . 652
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Compact Spare Tire . 612
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Console Compartment . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 658
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
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Conversation Mirror . 184
Coolant
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Adding . 579
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Checking . 500
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Proper Solution . 579
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Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 651
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Cruise Control Indicator . 76
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Cruise Control Operation . 430
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Cup Holders . 181
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Customer Service Of f ice . 658
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Customize Settings . 95
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Door/Window Setup . 113
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Lighting Setup . 108
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Meter Setup . 101
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Position Setup . 106
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Setting to Def ault . 98
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 501
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 533
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Emergencies . 611
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Battery, Jump Starting . 621
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Brake System Indicator . 627
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
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Charging System Indicator . 626
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Checking the Fuses . 630
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Driving with a Flat Tire . 612
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 129
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Jump Starting . 621
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 625
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 626
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Overheated Engine . 623
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Towing . 636 .........................
Emergency Brake . 171
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Emergency Flashers . 129
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Emergency Towing . 636
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Emissions Controls . 651
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Emissions Testing . 654Engine
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Check Starter System . 514
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
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If it Won

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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
...................................
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
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