warning light HONDA ACCORD 2001 CF / 6.G Owners Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Indicator Lights . 53
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Gauges . 58
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
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Odometer . 58
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Trip Meter . 59
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Fuel Gauge . 59
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 60
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 61
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Headlights . 62
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63 ....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Turn Signals . 64
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Windshield Wipers . 64
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Windshield Washers . 66
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Hazard Warning . 66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 67
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Steering Wheel Controls . 68
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Cruise Control . 68
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Remote Audio Controls . 70
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Keys and Locks . 71
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Keys . 71
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Immobilizer System . 72
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Ignition Switch . 73
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Door Locks . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Trunk . 80
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Inside Trunk Opener . 82
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Glove Box . 82
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Seat Adjustments . 88
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Front Seat Adjustments . 88
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 89 Driver’s Seat Power Height
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Adjustment . 89
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments . 90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 91
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 92
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Head Restraints . 92
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 95
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Moonroof . 98
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Mirrors . 99
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 100
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Parking Brake . 101
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Digital Clock . 102
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Console Compartment . 103
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Coin Box . 103
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Sun Visor . 105
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Sunglasses Holder . 106
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Interior Lights . 107
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 51

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition
switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II).
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This light also comes on when you
turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off
af ter the engine starts. See page f or more inf ormation on the
TCS.
1. 2. 3.
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On all V6 models
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and Brake L amp Monitor
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
56 BRAKE LAMP

To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you’re
pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield af ter
you release it.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The light above
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the car.
Push the button to the left of the
clocktoturnonthehazardwarning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled.
Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Def ogger
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
66

µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
115
Visibility Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
210

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
The tools are in the tool box on
the right side of the trunk. Take
the tools out of the tool box.
Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traf f ic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire. 5.
4.
3.
2. 1.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
297
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The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.

Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: climate control, stereo
system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ). If your car’s battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . 1. 2.
193
260
315 320
T he Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
304 A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1. 2. 3. 4.
182 234 320
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect edEmergency
Towing
309
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORRRunning the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 278
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 66 ........................................
Headlights . 62
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Aiming . 276
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Automatic Lighting Off . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Lights On Indicator . 53
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Low Beams, Turning on . 62
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Reminder Chime . 62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 278
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Turning on . 62
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 194
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 83
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Hood, Opening the . 180
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Hydraulic Clutch . 252
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Hydroplaning . 210
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Keys . 71
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 326
Ignition
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Keys . 71
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Switch . 73
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Timing Control System . 336
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Immobilizer System . 72 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf ant Seats . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 268
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 270
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Cleaning . 290
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Interior Lights . 106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 209
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Jack, Tire . 298
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Jump Starting . 304
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 185
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Gasohol . 331
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Gasoline . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Gas Station Procedures . 178
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel . 59
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 197
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Glass Cleaning . 292
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Glove Box . 82
Index
G H I J K
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Tires . 267
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Air Pressure . 268
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Checking Wear . 270
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Compact Spare . 298
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 331
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Replacing . 271
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Rotating . 271
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Snow . 273
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Specif ications . 328
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Tools, Tire Changing . 297
Towing
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A Trailer . 211
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 248
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Fluid Selection . 247, 248
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Identif ication Number . 319
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Shif ting the Automatic . 196
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear . 329
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Trip Meter . 59 ................................................
Trunk . 80
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 64
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Underside, Cleaning . 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 295
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Unleaded Gasoline . 178
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Upholstery Cleaning . 292
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions . 326
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
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Vehicle Storage . 287
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VIN . 324
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Vinyl Cleaning . 293
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Viscosity, Oil . 235 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 341
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 246
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Operation . 65
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Washing . 290
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Waxing and Polishing . 289
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 270
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Compact Spare . 296
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Wrench . 298
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 292
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Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 66
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Washers . 66
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 263
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 270
Index
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