headlights HONDA ACCORD 2011 8.G User Guide

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 done by your dealer or
another qualif ied technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
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High Beam Headlight
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STAY
4-cylinder modelsHalogen 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 change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
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Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models L ow Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
TAB
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Remove the air intake duct (see
page ).
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Driver’s side on V6 models
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Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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BULB
STAY
V6 model is shown.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page . Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page ). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
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388 400
If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
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Also check the combined f use box in
the under-hood f use box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, and , or the diagram on
thefuseboxlidorthefuselabel,
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not the
cause. Replace any blown f uses and
check if the device works. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
On the under-hood and passenger’s
side interior f use boxes, remove
the cover f rom each f use box. 3.
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
409
FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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Specif icat ions (4-cylinder models)
T echnical Inf ormation
421
Lights Battery Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
65 AH/20 HR Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
P215/60R16 94H
P225/50R17 93V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°
1°
3°48’
See page 413 or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412 or the fuse box
cover.
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
21/5 W
3CP
21 W
21 W
21/5 W5W
21 W8W8W5W
1.4 W
2CP
High Low
: Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1: 2:
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
PZEV engine model, and Canadian models LX, LX-P, SE
EX, EX-L
(Amber)
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Specif icat ions (V6 models)
Technical Inf ormation
423
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Lights Battery Interior
Under-hood Size
Pressure
P225/50R17 93V
T135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
CamberCaster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°
1°
3°48’
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Capacity
12 V
12 V
60 AH/5 HR
72 AH/20 HR See page 413 or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 414 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 412 or the fuse box
cover.
60 W (HB3)
51 W (HB4)
21/5 W
3CP
55 W
21 W
21 W
21/5 W5W
21 W8W8W5W
2CP
1.4 W
HighLow
: Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
If equipped (H11)
(Amber)
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Accessories . 307
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 353
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 122, 128
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Usage . 125, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires . 380, 381
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Antif reeze . 356
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 58, 327
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Operation . 327
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 136
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 263
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Capacity, Fluid . 420, 422 .......................................
Shif ting . 320
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 320
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Shif t Lever Positions . 320
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Shif t Lock Release . 323
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 252
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 405
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Jump Starting . 400
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Maintenance . 388
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Specif ications . 421, 423
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Bef ore Driving . 295
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 114
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HandsFreeLink. 270
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 327
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Break-in, New Linings . 296
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Bulb Replacement . 370
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Fluid . 362
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Parking . 112 .................
System Indicator . 57, 407
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Wear Indicators . 326
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Braking System . 326
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 296
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 370
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Brake Lights . 370
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Fog Lights . 372
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Front Parking Lights . 368
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Headlights . 365
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High-mount Brake Light . 371
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Rear Lights . 370
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Specif ications . 421, 423
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Turn Signal Lights . 368, 370
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Bulbs, Halogen . 365, 372
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Capacities Chart . 420, 422
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 309
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 245Bluetooth
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CD Changer . 165, 214
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CD Player . 144
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Certif ication Label . 418
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Chains . 386
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Changing a Flat Tire . 393
Changing Oil
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How to . 354
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When to . 343
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 405
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 316
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 48
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Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 33-50
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Inf ants . 38
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats . 33
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LATCH . 42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 375
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Climate Control System . 128
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On/Off Button . 130
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Clock . 254
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Clutch Fluid . 363
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 432
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 317
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Compact Spare . 392
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Compass . 259
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Console Compartment . 115
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Consumer Inf ormation . 436
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 356
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Checking . 303
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Proper Solution . 356
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 430
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 263
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Customer Service . 436 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61, 71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 61
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Dead Battery . 400
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 438
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 126, 132
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Dimensions . 420, 422
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 359
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Engine Oil . 302
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 326
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Disposal of Used Oil . 355
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 80
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Auto Door Unlock . 83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
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Fuel . 296
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Fill Door and Cap . 297
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Oxygenated . 297
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Fuel Economy . 304
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the . 408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 304, 305
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Gasoline . 296
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 296
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Tank, Ref ueling . 297
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Gas Station Procedures . 297
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 320 ..............
Manual Transmission . 318
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Glove Box . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 311, 335
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
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HandsFreeLink
. 270
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 365
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Automatic Lighting On . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Chime . 69
Replacing Halogen
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Bulbs . 365, 372
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 13, 94
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Heating and Cooling . 122
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heater, Seat . 100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 266 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 300
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Hydraulic Clutch . 363
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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