flat tire HONDA ACCORD 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
af termarket components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.Lowering the vehicle with an
af termarket suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components. Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer. Any object
attached to or placed on the covers
marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard, could
interf ere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inf late, the objects could be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone. If a side airbag
or a side curtain airbag inf lates, a
cupholderorotherhardobject
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
This could prevent the
airbag from inflating properly.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
Herearesomeexamples:
Modif ying Your Vehicle
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not at t ach or place object s onthe f ront airbag covers. Do not at t ach hard object s on or
near a f ront door.
Do not place any object s over orreplacetheoutsideedgeof afront
seat-back.
A ccessories and Modif icat ions
Bef ore Driving
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When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ). Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
184 186 228
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Towing a Trailer
T owing Speeds and Gears
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehiclerideharshly,aremore
prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
228
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
5.
4.
3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace facing up.Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.
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10.
11.
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U.S. VP, LX, and Canadian DX-G
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL NUTS
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
12.
15.
13. 14.
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BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well. Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
21.
19. 20.
16.
17. 18.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Turn of f the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
262
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning . 102
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Usage . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation . 180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity, Fluid . 268
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Shif ting . 173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
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Jump Starting . 248
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Maintenance . 235
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Specif ications . 269
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Bef ore Driving . 153
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
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Fluid . 215
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Parking . 95
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System Indicator . 59, 255
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Wear Indicators . 179
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Braking System . 179
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 69
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights . 218
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Specif ications . 269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen . 218
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Capacities Chart . 268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 122, 128
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CD Player . 122
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CD Pocket, Center . 98
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Certif ication Label . 266
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Chains . 234
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Changing a Flat Tire . 241
Changing Oil
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How to . 206
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When to . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
Index
AB
C
INDEX
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 215
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CO in the Exhaust . 53, 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare . 240
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 208
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Checking . 160
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Proper Solution . 208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 62, 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72 ....................................
Dimensions . 268
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Engine Oil . 159
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil . 207
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 167
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Economy . 161
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel . 161
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Emergencies on the Road . 239
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Battery, Jump Starting . 248
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Brake System Indicator . 255
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Changing a Flat Tire . 241
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Charging System Indicator . 253 ..................
Checking the Fuses . 257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 256
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Overheated Engine . 251
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Emergency Brake . 95
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 262
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Emissions Controls . 274Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 254
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 253
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating . 251
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Specif ications . 270
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
Index
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