steering HONDA S2000 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the three holding clips.
Lock each clip in place by pushing
on the center.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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2.
3.
4.
5.6.
7.
8.
9.
Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker/Parking L ight Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance
181
SOCKET
SOCKET BULB
BULB
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You should not rotate your vehicle’s
tires. The f ront and rear tires are
dif f erent sizes, so they cannot be
rotated f ront-to-rear. The original-
equipment tires on your vehicle have
a unidirectional tread pattern, so
they cannot be rotated side-to-side.
The tires that came on your vehicle
were designed and constructed to
provide superior grip during
acceleration, braking, and cornering.
As a trade-of f , they will wear more
rapidly than tires used on ordinary
passenger vehicles. Because of the
vehicle’s weight distribution, and the
fact that the rear wheels are the
driving wheels, you can expect them
to wear more rapidly than the f ront
tires.Themileageyoucanexpectfrom
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the rear
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should caref ully inspect your
vehicle’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or when tire inspection
is indicated on the inf ormation
display (see page ).
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
anti-lock brake and the vehicle
stability assist systems to work
inconsistently.
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Tires
Tire Rotation
Tire Wear Replacing T ires and Wheels
192
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .136
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .64
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Additives, Engine Oil .170
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Airbag (SRS) .9,20
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Air Conditioning System .96,100
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Usage .98,102
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Air Pressure, Tires .190
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Alcohol in Gasoline .128
AM/FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .107
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .45,151
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Operation .150
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .64
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Anti-thef t System .123
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Audio Panel .91
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Audio System .104
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .18
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Automatic Speed Control .124 ............................
Capacities Chart .234
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .41
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Cargo, How to Carry .138
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .117
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CD Changer .116
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CD Changer Error Messages .121
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CD Player Error Messages .120
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CD Player .114
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Certif ication Label .232
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Chains, Tires .194
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .171
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When to .161
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Charging System Indicator .46,218
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Back-up Light Replacement .183
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46,218
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Jump Starting .214
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Maintenance .196
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Specif ications .235
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Bef ore Driving .127
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holder .90
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Booster Seats .38
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Brakes .149
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .150
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Break-in, New Linings .128
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Fluid .178
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Parking .88
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System Design .150
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System Indicator .46,220
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Wear Indicators .150
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Braking System .149
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Break-in, New Vehicle .128
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Brightness Control, Instruments .60
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Bulb Replacement .179
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Back-up Lights .183.................................
Headlights .179
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Side Turn Signal Lights .182
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Specif ications .235
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Turn Signal Lights .181
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Bulbs, Halogen .179
Index
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Gasoline .128
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Gauge .54
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
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Gauges .53
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Engine Coolant Temperature .55
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Fuel .54
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission .148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .140,234
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
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Hardtop, Removable .78
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Installation .79
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Removal .83
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Storing .86
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Washing .86
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Wind Def lector .75
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Hazard Warning Flashers .60
Headlights
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Aiming .179
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Daytime Running Lights .59 ..................
High Beam Indicator .49
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Reminder Tone .59
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .179
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Turning on .59
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Heating .96,100
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Heating and Cooling System .96,100
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High Beam Lever .59
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Hood, Opening the .130
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Horn .57
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Hydraulic Clutch .178
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .232
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .62
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Switch .64
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Timing Control System .243
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Immobilizer System .63
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .47
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .46,220
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Charging System .46,218 .............................
Cruise Control .47
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Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .48
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High Beam .49
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Key (Immobilizer System) .49
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Low Fuel .49
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Low Oil Pressure .46,218
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Low Tire Pressure .51,240
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Maintenance Required .50
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .47,219
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Peak Power .52
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Seat Belt .46
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SRS .47
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TPMS System .240
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Trunk-open .47
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .48
VSA
(Vehicle Stability ......................................
Assist) .50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .189
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Recommended Pressures .190
Index
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Inside Mirror .87
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Inspection, Tire .190
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Installing a Child Seat .34
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
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Interior Lights .92
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Introduction .i
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Jacking Up the Vehicle .202
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Jack, Tire .201
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Jump Starting .214
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Keys .62
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Label, Certif ication .232
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Lane Change, Signaling .59
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .12,17
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .179
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Turn Signal .59....................................
Load Limits .139
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .64
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .64
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Fuel Fill Door .129
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Power Door .65
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Trunk .65
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Low Coolant Level .132
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .234
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .138 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .128
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Normal Shif t Speeds .148
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .232
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .128
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Odometer .53
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Odometer, Trip .53
Oil ........................
Change, How to .171
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Change, When to .161
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Checking Engine .131
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Pressure Indicator .46,218
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .171
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .64
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Maintenance .159
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Minder .161
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Minder Indicator .50
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .167
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Saf ety .160
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .47,219
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Manual Transmission .147
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Manual Transmission Fluid .176
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Meters, Gauges .53
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Methanol in Gasoline .128 ..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .87
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .137
Index
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CONT INUED
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .183
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .199
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
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Emissions Control Systems .242
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .244
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Temperature Gauge .55
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .42
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8,16
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Additional Information .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .18
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Cleaning .184
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .16,46
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System Components .16
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Use During Pregnancy .14
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Seats, Adjusting the .69
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Serial Number .232
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Service Intervals .167,168
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Service Manual .251
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Service Station Procedures .129
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Setting the Clock .56
Shif ting ..............
Manual Transmission .147 Side Turn Signal, Bulb
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Replacement .182
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Signaling Turns .59
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Snow Tires .194
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Sound System .104
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .190
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Specif ications .235
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Spark Plugs .234
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Specif ications .234
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Speed Control .124
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Speed Limiter .148
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
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Additional Safety Precautions .28
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Airbag Service .27
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Airbag System Components .20
How the SRS Indicator
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Works .25
How Your Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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SRS Indicator .25,47
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Start Button .146
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Starting the Engine .146
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .146
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With a Dead Battery .214 ..............
State Emissions Testing .245
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .215
Steering Wheel
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Anti-theft Column Lock .64
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Stereo Sound System .104
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Storing Your Vehicle .198
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Stuck Vehicle .228
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Summer Tires .194
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator .25,47
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System Components .20
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Synthetic Oil .171
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