fog light HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORSEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH CRUISE CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.98)
(P.94)
(P.202)
(P.95) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.131)
FOG LIGHTS
(P.292)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.207) (P.99) (P.31)
(P.76) (P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.276)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.271) TRIP/RESET BUTTON
(P.76)
(P.97) (P.218)INFO ( ) BUTTON
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display.82
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .93
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Multi-Control Lever .94
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Headlights .95
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Headlight Control Dial .95
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Fog Lights .97
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Instrument Panel Brightness .98
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Hazard Warning Button .99
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .99
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Keys .100
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Immobilizer System .101
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Ignition Switch .102
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Door Locks .103
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Childproof Door Locks .104
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .104
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Remote Transmitter .110
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Dual-Action Tailgate .113
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In-Bed Trunk .116
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Seats .119
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Seat Heaters .126............................
Power Windows .128
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Moonroof .131
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Parking Brake .132
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Mirrors .133
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Interior Convenience Items .135
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Center Console .136
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Console Compartments .136
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Cargo Hooks .137
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Beverage Holders .137
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Glove Box .138
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Coat Hooks .138
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Sunglasses Holder .138
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Accessory Power Sockets .139
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Sun Visor .140
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Vanity Mirror .140
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Interior Lights .142
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Bed Lights .144
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORSEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
SHIFT LEVER VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSBLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.98)
(P.131)
(P.94)
(P.202)
(P.95)
FOG LIGHTS (P.97)
(P.292)
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.207) (P.99) (P.31)
(P.76) (P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.271) (P.276) INFO ( )BUTTON
(P.218)
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With the headlight control dial of f ,
the daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the headlight control dial.If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light circuit. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button lights to show the f og
lights are on.If equipped
On models with navigation system
Daytime Running L ights
Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.Remove the bolts and use the flat-
tipped screwdriver to remove the
holding clip located under the
f ront bumper.
Push down the inner f ender.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
2. 3.
4.
1.
CONT INUED
Lights
Replacing Front Fog/Daytime
Running L ight Bulbs
Maint enance
339
BOLTS
INNER FENDER CONNECTOR
TAB
HOLDING CLIP
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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6 Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake 13
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15
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9
10
11 Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Front Fog Light
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A)7.5 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 60 A
50 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
AC Inverter
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
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No.
No. Circuits Protected No.
No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
389
Fuses
Engine
Alignment
Capacities
Lights
Battery
Tires
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105T
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking/
hazard lights
Daytime running light
Fog light
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights 12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21/5 W
18 W
3CP
3CP
8W
5W
3CP
1.4 W
3.4 W
2W
3.8 W
Capacity 12 V 12 V72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T165/90R17 105M
12 V 55 W
12 V 60 W
P245/60R18 104T
See page382or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page381or the fuse box lid.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Change
Total
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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2: U.S. RT, RTS models, and Canadian DX, VP models
U.S. RTL models, and Canadian EX-L models
(HB3)
(H11)
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .340
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Brake Lights .340
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Bed Lights .343
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Daytime Running Lights .339
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Fog Lights .339
Front Turn Signal /Parking/ .......................
Hazard Lights .338
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Headlights .336
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High-mount Brake Light .341
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License Plate Lights .342
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .340
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Specif ications .389
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Bulbs, Halogen .336,339
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Capacities Chart .388,389
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .55
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Cargo Hooks .118,137
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Carrying Cargo .259
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .198
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CD Changer .181,189CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages .201
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CD Player .175
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Certif ication Label .386
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Chains, tire .354
Change Oil ........................................
How to .327
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When to .313
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Changing a Flat Tire .361
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Charging System Indicator .63,374
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .269
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Childproof Door Locks .104
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .52
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Child Seats .41
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Important Saf ety Reminders .34
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Inf ants .39
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Larger Children .51
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tether .43,48
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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Child Seats .41
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .48 ...............
Climate Control System .152
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Clock .205
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Coat Hooks .138
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Code, Audio System .204
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CO in the Exhaust .397
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Compact Spare Tire .360
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Compass .210
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Console Compartment .136
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Consumer Inf ormation .404
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .329
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Checking .253
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Proper Solution .329
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Courtesy Light .143
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .397
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .67
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Operation .207
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Cup Holders .137
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Customer Service Of f ice .404
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving .254
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .68
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Gauge .76
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Octane Requirement .248
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .76
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Fuel .76
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Speedometer .76.................................
Tachometer .76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .272
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Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .294
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .336,339
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HandsFreeLink
.217
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HFL Buttons .218
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Hazard Warning Flashers .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .345
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Oil .328
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .99
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Flat Tire, Changing a .361
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Floor Mats .345
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .331
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Brake .334
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Power Steering .335
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Rear Differential .333
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Transf er Assembly .333
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Windshield Washer .330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
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Folding the Rear Seats .125
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Fog Lights .97
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Four-way Flashers .99
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Front Seat .119,121
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Adjusting .119,121
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Airbags .9,25
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Heaters .126
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .76................
Octane Requirement .248
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Oxygenated .248
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Fuel Economy .254
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .254
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Calculating Fuel Economy .256
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Fuel Economy Factors .255
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Improving Fuel Economy .255
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Fuses, Checking the .378
Index
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