ignition HONDA RIDGELINE 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Itcan
take several days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more inf ormation (see page ).
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
The brake system indicator normally
comesonwhenyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
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Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting Brake System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicat or L amp, Brake Syst em Indicat or
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the side
window at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. 4.
3.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers . 386
................................
Specif ications . 388
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 390
Unif orm Tire Quality
..................................
Grading . 390
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Treadwear . 390
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Traction . 390
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Temperature . 391
.................................
Tire Labeling . 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 394
.......................
Emissions Controls . 397
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The Clean Air Act . 397
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 397
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 397
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 397
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 398
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PGM-FI System . 398
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 398 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
...................
(EGR) System . 398
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 398
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Replacement Parts . 398
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 399
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Emissions Testing . 400
T echnical Inf ormation
T echnical Inf ormation
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. 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 operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
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.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
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
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
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2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
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Accessories and Modif ications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 102
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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AC Power Outlet . 141
................
Active Head Restraints . 124
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 327
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Adjusting the Steering wheel . 99
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 146
.................................
Usage . 147, 153
Air Outlets ...............
(Vents) . 148, 151, 155, 156
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 350
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Antif reeze . 329
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 66, 289
...................................
Operation . 289
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 206
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock . 102
........................................
Armrests . 122
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Audio System . 159, 167, 173 ...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104
Automatic Heated Wiper
..............................
Zone . 95, 150, 156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 271
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Capacity, Fluid . 388
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Checking Fluid Level . 331
.......................................
Shif ting . 271
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 271
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 272
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 275
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 205
Back Window
.......................................
Indicator . 75
...........................
Operation . 128, 129
Battery Charging System
...........................
Indicator . 63, 374
............................
Jump Starting . 370
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Maintenance . 356
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Specif ications . 389 Bed Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 74
...................................
Operation . 144
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Bef ore Driving . 247
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Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders . 137
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HandsFreeLink. 221
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 289
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Break-in, New Linings . 248
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Fluid . 334
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Bulb Replacement . 340, 341
.......................................
Parking . 132
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System Indicator . 65, 376
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Wear Indicators . 288
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Braking System . 288
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 98Bluetooth
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Headlights . 94, 95
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Aiming . 336
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Control Dial . 95
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
..................
High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
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Low Beams, Turning on . 95
.........................
Reminder Chime . 96
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs . 336, 339
..................................
Turning On . 95
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Head Restraints . 122
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 134
...............................
Heaters, Seats . 126
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Heating and Cooling . 147, 153
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High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 217
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Hood, Opening the . 252
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 386 Ignition
............................................
Keys . 100
.........................................
Switch . 102
............
Timing Control System . 398
......................
Immobilizer System . 101
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............................
In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Emergency Opener . 117
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Open Indicator . 75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
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A/T Temperature . 69
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Back Window Open . 75
.............................
Bed Lights On . 74
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) . 65
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Charging System . 63
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Cruise Control . 67
.................................
Cruise Main . 67
...................................
Door Open . 75
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 67
...................................
High Beam . 67
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In-Bed Trunk Open . 75
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
.....................................
Lights On . 69 ......................................
Low Fuel . 68
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Low Oil Pressure . 63
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Low Tire Pressure . 72
...............
Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
.......................................
(MIL) . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 64
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Seat Belt . 62
..........................
Security System . 68
...............................................
SRS . 64
..............................
Tailgate Open . 75
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TPMS System . 72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 66
............................
VSA Activation . 71
.................................
VSA System . 70
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VTM-4 . 70
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Washer Level . 67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
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Inf ant Restraint . 39
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Inf ant Seats . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 349
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 363
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Jack, Tire . 363
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Jump Starting . 370
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Keys . 100
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 386
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Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 313
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Maintenance Items . 316, 324
.................................
Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 350
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Instrument Panel . 4, 93
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
...............................
Interior Lights . 142
........................................
Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 386
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 336
.......................................
Indicator . 69
.......................................
Interior . 142
.........................................
Parking . 95
..................................
Turn Signal . 95
............................
Load Limits . 260, 293
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 249
..................................
Glove Box . 138
...........................
In-Bed Trunk. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
...............................
Power Door . 103
........................
Low Coolant Level . 253
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 388, 389
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 259 ..................................
Maintenance . 311
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Minder . 313-324
.........................
Minder Indicator . 71
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 323
..........................................
Saf ety . 312
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges . 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 258
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Moonroof . 131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 317
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Maintenance Items . 321, 324
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer . 76
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Of f -Highway Driving . 306
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Of f -Road Precautions . 307
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 327
......................
Change, When to . 313
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Checking Engine . 253
...........................................
Filter . 328
..............
Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
............................
Outside Mirrors . 134
....................
Overheating, Engine . 372
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 323
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 248
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position . 272
...........................................
Parking . 286
...............................
Parking Brake . 132 .................................
Parking Lights . 95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
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PGM-FI System . 398
Pickup Bed
.........................
Carrying Cargo . 259
.........................................
Lights . 144
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 121
...............
Power Socket Locations . 139
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 34
.....................
General Guidelines . 34
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
.........
Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 43
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Radiator Overheating . 372
Radio/CD Sound
.......................
System . 159, 167, 173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 333
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
...........................
Rearview Mirror . 133
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Rearview Mirror with Compass . 213
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Rear (Back) Window . 129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
.....................
Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 327
..........................................
Fuses . 378
................................
Light Bulbs . 336
........................................
Minder . 324
................................
Timing Belt . 336
...........................................
Tires . 361
.............................
Wiper Blades . 346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 406
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Reverse Gear Position . 272
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Rotation, Tire . 351
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 406
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 11
..........................
Head Restraints . 15
.................................
Seat Belts . 8, 20
...........
Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 21
.....................................
Cleaning . 344
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
................................
Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 20, 62
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System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
.........................
Seating Capacities . 388 ...............................................
Seats . 119
............
Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints . 122
........................................
Heater . 126
............................
Security System . 208
...............................
Serial Number . 386
...........................
Service Intervals . 324
......
Service Manual, Purchasing . 407
.........
Service Station Procedures . 249
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission . 271
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 275
................................
Side Airbags . 9, 28
................
Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking)
...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 338
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Signaling Turns . 95
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Snow Tires . 353
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Sound System . 159, 167, 173
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating . 350, 360
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Specif ications . 353, 389
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Specif ications Charts . 388
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Speed Control . 210 ...................................
Speedometer . 76
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
.............................
Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
.......................
Starting the Engine . 270
................
With a Dead Battery . 370
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 372
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 99
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159, 167, 173
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 357
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
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