light bulbs HONDA ACCORD 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.72 U.S. gal (10.3
)of
f uel remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be perf ormed by your dealer
or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has two bulbs on each
side, f our in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your vehicle uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Lights
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
218
NOTE:
Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter.
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To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
Set the lining back.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Open the trunk.
Remove the holding clips f rom the
lining by using a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2.
1.
4.
3. 5. 6.
Lights
Replacing Rear T urn Signal L ight Bulbs
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HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
SOCKET
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Open the trunk.
Remove the trim clips f rom the
right or lef t corner of the trunk lid
trim by caref ully prying them
using a small, f lat-tip screwdriver
wrapped with tape.Caref ully bend back the corner of
the trunk lid trim to expose thebulbs.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Install a new bulb into the socket,
and reinstall the socket into the
light assembly.
Test the light.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Press the trim clips back into their
holes.
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3.
2. 4.5. 6. 7. 8.
V6 mo dels
Lights
Replacing Back-up L ight Bulbs
Maint enance
223
TRIM CLIPS
BULB
SOCKET SOCKET
BULB
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
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Fan, Interior . 104
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Features . 101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
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Filter, Oil . 206
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 213
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Shif ting the . 170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake . 215
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Clutch . 215
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Manual Transmission . 213, 214
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Power Steering . 216
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Windshield Washer . 210
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Fuel . 154
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Cap Message . 66
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Fill Door and Cap . 156
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the . 257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline . 154
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel . 66
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Speedometer . 64
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Tachometer . 64
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box . 100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 15, 87
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Heating and Cooling . 102
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Heated Mirror . 91
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 148
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch . 215
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
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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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Odometer/Outside Temperature........................................
Display . 64
Oil
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Change, How to . 206
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Change, When to . 193
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Checking Engine . 159
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 253
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 204
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Outside Mirrors . 90
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Outside Temperature . 64
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Overheating, Engine . 251
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 174
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Parking Brake . 95
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Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
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Parking Tips . 178
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PGM-FI System . 275
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18 .........
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
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Children . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 49
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Using Booster Seat . 50
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Radiator Overheating . 251
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 114, 122, 131, 135
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223
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Rear Seat, Folding . 88
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Rear View Mirror . 90
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
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Reminder Lights . 58
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Remote Transmitter . 78
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 206
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Fuses . 257 ................................
Light Bulbs . 218
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Timing Belt . 217
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Tires . 232
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Wiper Blades . 226
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 208
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
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Rotation, Tire . 231
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Saf ety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 282
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Seat Belts . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Satellite Radio . 135
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