key HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G Owner's Guide

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1. 2. 3.
4.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park.TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
315Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
DtoD3 D3 to 2
2to1
1to2
2toD3
D3 to D DtoN
NtoD
RtoN
Automatic Transmission
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Driving
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Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover to prevent
scratches. Use a small f lat-tip
screwdriver or metal f ingernail f ile
to caref ully pry up the edge of the
cover and remove it from the slot.
Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Set the parking brake.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone.
1. 2.
3. 4.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Engine Speed L imiter
Driving
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Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the right side. Insert
the key into the ignition switch,
press the brake pedal, and restart
the engine.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
f ront of the shif t lever and move
the shift lever out of Park to
neutral. If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
6.
5.
Automatic Transmission
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RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
309 400
407
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If theEngineWon’tStart
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Accessories . 300
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Active Head Restraints . 98
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Additives, Engine Oil . 345
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 26
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
..........
Airbag System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 124, 130
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Usage . 127, 131
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Air Pressure, Tires . 372, 373
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Antif reeze . 348
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 319
...................................
Operation . 319
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 245
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System . 138
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 255
..............
Automatic Transmission . 312
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Capacity, Fluid . 412, 414 .......................................
Shif ting . 312
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 312
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 312
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 244
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 397
............................
Jump Starting . 392
..............................
Maintenance . 380
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Specif ications . 413, 415
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 287
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Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 116
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HandsFreeLink. 262
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Booster Seats . 50
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 319
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Break-in, New Linings . 288
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Bulb Replacement . 362
...........................................
Fluid . 354
.......................................
Parking . 114 .................
System Indicator . 59, 399
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Wear Indicators . 318
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Braking System . 318
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 288
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 362
..............................
Brake Lights . 362
.................................
Fog Lights . 364
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Front Parking Lights . 360
.................................
Headlights . 357
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High-mount Brake Light . 363
................................
Rear Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 357, 364
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Capacities Chart . 412, 414
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo . 302
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 237Bluetooth
Index
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B
C
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Fuel . 288
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 291
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Fill Door and Cap . 290
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Octane Requirement . 288
...............................
Oxygenated . 289
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
...............................
Fuel Economy . 297
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 61
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Fuses, Checking the . 400
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 297, 298
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Gasoline . 288
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 288
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Tank, Ref ueling . 290
................
Gas Station Procedures . 290
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 312 ..............
Manual Transmission . 310
......................................
Glove Box . 118
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 304, 327
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 357
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 262
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
........................................
Headlights . 71
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Aiming . 357
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Automatic Lighting On . 72
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime . 71
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs . 357, 364
...................................
Turning on . 71
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Head Restraints . 13, 96
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Heating and Cooling . 124
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Heated Mirrors . 107
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Heater, Seat . 102
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver . 258 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 293
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Hydraulic Clutch . 355
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 410
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78
...........................................
Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 423
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators . 58
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 60
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 59, 399
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Charging System . 58, 397
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Cruise Control . 64
.................................
Cruise Main . 64
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Door and Trunk Open . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 63
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Fog Lights . 64
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Fuel Economy Indicator . 61
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High Beam . 63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Lights On . 62
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Low Fuel . 63
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Low Oil Pressure . 58, 397
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Low Tire Pressure . 61
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
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Security System . 63
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Side Airbag Of f . 59
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Seat Belt . 58
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SRS . 59
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TPMS . 61
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 62 ........................................
VSA Off . 60
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VSA System . 60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 372
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Inf ormation Display . 66
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Inside Mirror . 106
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Inspection, Tire . 374
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Using LATCH . 44
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 121
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 166, 218
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 386
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Jack, Tire . 386
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Jump Starting . 392 ..................................................
Keys . 78
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Label, Certif ication . 410
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 44
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 357
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 71
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Turn Signal . 62, 71
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Childproof Door . 88
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Fuel Fill Door . 290
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Glove Box . 118
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Lockout Prevention . 82
.................................
Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 92
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Low Coolant Level . 296
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 310
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
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Lower Anchors . 44
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 412, 414
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 302
..................................
Maintenance . 333
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Minder . 335
Main Items and Sub
..............................
Items . 338, 341
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 340
.........................
Minder Indicator . 64
..........................................
Saf ety . 334
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 398
...................
Manual Transmission . 310
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 353
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 57, 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 289
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 106
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 301 .......................................
Moonroof . 112
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Neutral Gear Position . 313
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New Vehicle Break-in . 288
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 311
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 410
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 288
.........................................
Odometer . 66
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 346
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Change, When to . 335
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Checking Engine . 295
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 397
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 345
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 422
............................
Outside Mirrors . 107
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 67 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 395
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 340
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 289
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Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position . 313
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Parking . 317
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Parking Brake . 114
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 399
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Parking Lights . 71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 424
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
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PGM-FI System . 423
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Pollen Filter . 368
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Power Seat Adjustments . 94
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Power Socket Locations . 115
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Power Windows . 108
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Side Airbags . 9, 29
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 30
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 30
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Signaling Turns . 71
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Snow Tires . 378
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Sound System . 138
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 384
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Specif ications . 413, 415
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Spark Plugs . 412, 414
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Specif ications . 412, 414
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Speed Control . 255
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Speed Limiter . 311, 315
...................................
Speedometer . 65
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag Service . 33
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Airbag System Components . 22
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 32 How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................
Works . 24
.
How Your Side Airbags Works . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 30
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SRS Indicator . 31, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
.......................
Starting the Engine . 309
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude . 309
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With a Dead Battery . 392
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 395
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments . 77
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 242, 262
...................
Stereo Sound System . 138
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Sun Visors . 119
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Sunglasses Holder . 118
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,22
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Servicing . 33
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SRS Indicator . 31, 59 ...................
System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 345
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 383
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 416
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Emissions Control Systems . 422
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 424
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 68
....................
Temperature, Outside . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 245
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 424
..........................
Time, Setting the . 246
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Timing Belt . 356
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Tire Chains . 378
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 385
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 418
.................................
Tire Labeling . 418
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