oil pressure HONDA ACCORD 2006 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.58) (P.58) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.62) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHT
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.59)
LIGHTS-ON INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.59)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.62)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
f ront passenger have not f astened
your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
20 250
251 251
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display.
159
160
210 215
227 218
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
(6-cylinder models)
(4-cylinder models)
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter. 9.
8.
7.
6.
4. 5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
206
OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
outwithin10seconds,turnoff the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
1. 2. 3. 4.
159 203 255
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
250
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Running 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 vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 204
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Airbag (SRS) . 11
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning . 105
.........................................
Usage . 107
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Air Pressure, Tires . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation . 180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
........
Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 266
.......................................
Shif ting . 173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 173
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 176 ............................
Capacities Chart . 266
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer . 128
.......................................
CD Player . 122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center . 99
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Certif ication Label . 264
............................................
Chains . 232
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 239
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 205
......................................
When to . 193
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 251
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 78
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator . 58, 251
............................
Jump Starting . 245
..............................
Maintenance . 234
............................
Specif ications . 267
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 153
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Belts, Seat . 10
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid . 215
.........................................
Parking . 99
.........................
System Indicator . 59
........................
Wear Indicators . 179
.............................
Braking System . 179
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Break-in, New Car . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 223
..............................
Brake Lights . 223
................
Front Parking Lights . 221
.................................
Headlights . 218 ............................
Specif ications . 267
............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 218
Index
AB
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INDEX
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 216
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
..............................
Compact Spare . 238
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
....................................
Checking . 160
.........................
Proper Solution . 208
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
............
Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 70
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
....................................
Dimensions . 266
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
..................................
Engine Oil . 159
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 167
....................................
Economy . 161
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 111
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 161
............
Emergencies on the Road . 237
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 245 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 253
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 239
.....
Charging System Indicator . 251
..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 254
..................
Overheated Engine . 248
...........................
Emergency Brake . 95
......................
Emergency Flashers . 71
......................
Emergency Towing . 255
.......................
Emissions Controls . 274Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 251
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
...............................
Overheating . 248
............................
Specif ications . 266
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.......................................
Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Index
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 264
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
...........................................
Switch . 76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
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Inf ant Seats . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 227
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Inside Mirror . 90
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 229
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Installing a Child Seat . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Using LATCH . 43
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Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 240 .......................................
Jack, Tire . 239
................................
Jump Starting . 245
..................................................
Keys . 74
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 264
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 20
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 218
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.......................................
Parking . 221
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Turn Signal . 61
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door . 156
..................................
Glove Box . 100
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Lockout Prevention . 78
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Power Door . 77
...........................................
Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 160 ...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 170
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 266
.........................................
Luggage . 164
..................................
Maintenance . 191
.............................
Minder . 193 198
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 197
........................................
Record . 199
..........................................
Saf ety . 192
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
...................
Manual Transmission . 170
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 213
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 64
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 90
.................................
Modif ications . 163
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 254
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Operation . 94
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
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New Vehicle Break-in . 154
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 171
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 264 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position . 174
.................................
Parking Brake . 95
.................................
Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
..................................
Parking Tips . 178
.............................
PGM-FI System . 275
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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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
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children . 38
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat . 49
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Radiator Overheating . 248
Radio/CD Sound
...............
System . 118, 119, 122, 123
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 88
............................
Rear View Mirror . 90
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
.............................
Reminder Lights . 58
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 78
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................
Fuses . 257
................................
Light Bulbs . 218
................................
Timing Belt . 217
...........................................
Tires . 231
.............................
Wiper Blades . 225
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 208
...............................
Restraint, Child . 34
..........
Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
................................
Rotation, Tire . 230
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
.........................................
Odometer . 64
Odometer/Outside Temperature
........................................
Display . 64
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 205
......................
Change, When to . 193
......................
Checking Engine . 159
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 250
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 204
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 90
.....................
Outside Temperature . 64
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Overheating, Engine . 248
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 197
Index
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CONT INUED
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 237
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Unleaded Gasoline . 154
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206
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Synthetic Oil . 204
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Tachometer . 64
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 237
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 276
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
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Time, Setting the . 143
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Timing Belt . 217
....................................
Tire Chains . 232
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 239
.................................
Tire Labeling . 271
...............................................
Tires . 227
..............................
Air Pressure . 228
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Checking Wear . 229
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Compact Spare . 238
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Inf lation . 227
..................................
Inspection . 228 ...................................
Replacing . 231
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Rotating . 230
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Snow . 232
............................
Specif ications . 268
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Tools, Tire Changing . 239
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 184
................
Emergency Wrecker . 255
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 210, 211
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 213
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Fluid Selection . 210, 212, 213
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Identif ication Number . 265
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Shif ting the Automatic . 173
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Shif ting the Manual . 170
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Treadwear . 269
.......................................
Trip Meter . 65
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Opener . 83
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Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror . 96
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
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Vehicle Dimensions . 266
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 264
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 182
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
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VSA Of f Switch . 183
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
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Vehicle Storage . 235
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VIN . 264
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Viscosity, Oil . 204
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Voice Control System . 104, 116
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