jump start HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 256
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 262
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Jump Starting . 264
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If the Engine Overheats . 266
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 268
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Charging System Indicator . 269
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 269
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Brake System Indicator . 271
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Emergency Towing . 272
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Closing the Moonroof . 274
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Fuses . 275
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Fuse Locations . 278
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed255
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
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
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or 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 ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
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21. 22. 264
272
If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
Changing a Flat T ire, If the Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed262
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
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 ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . 272
252 264 179
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275
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
1. 2.
4.
3.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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NOTICE:
4-cylinder models
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.
The numbers in the illustrations
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
7.
6.
5.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed265
6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
BOOSTER
BATTERY
6-cylinder models BOOSTER
BATTERY
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 171
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 77
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Accessory Power Sockets . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 218
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning . 108
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Usage . 113, 115
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Air Pressure, Tires . 245, 246
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 164
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Antif reeze . 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 189
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Operation . 189
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 153
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
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Armrest . 86
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Audio System . 120
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 156
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Automatic Transmission . 183
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Capacity, Fluid . 284, 286
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Checking Fluid Level . 225, 226 .......................................
Shif ting . 183
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 183
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Shif t Lever Positions . 184
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Shif t Lock Release . 186
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 269
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Jump Starting . 264
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Maintenance . 252
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Specif ications . 285, 287
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Bef ore Driving . 163
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 99
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
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Break-in, New Linings . 164
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Bulb Replacement . 238
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Fluid . 230
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Parking . 97
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System Indicator . 59, 271
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Wear Indicators . 188 .............................
Braking System . 188
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Break-in, New Car . 164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 238
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Brake Lights . 238
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Front Parking Lights . 237
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Headlights . 233
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High-mount Brake Light . 239
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Specif ications . 285, 287
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Turn Signal Lights . 237
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Bulbs, Halogen . 233
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Capacities Chart . 284, 286
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Cargo, How to Carry . 173
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Cargo Net . 176
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 142
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CD Changer . 137
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CD Changer Error Messages . 144
Index
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B
C
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Foreign Countries . 292
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Dual Temperature Control . 117
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 264
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Brake System Indicator . 271
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 269
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Checking the Fuses . 275
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
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Jump Starting . 264
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 268
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 269
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 274
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Overheated Engine . 266
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Towing . 272
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Emergency Brake . 97
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Emergency Flashers . 72
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Emergency Towing . 272 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 82
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Emissions Controls . 293
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Emissions Testing, State . 296 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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If It Won’t Start . 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 58, 269
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 217
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Overheating . 266
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Specif ications . 285, 287
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Speed Limiter . 182, 185
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Starting . 179
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Engine Speed Limiter . 182, 185
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 164
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 107 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 242
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Oil . 218
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 228
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 225, 226
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Brake . 230
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Clutch . 231
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Manual Transmission . 228
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Power Steering . 231
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Windshield Washer . 224
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Folding Rear Seat . 89
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 292
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Four-way Flashers . 72
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Front Airbags . 9, 22
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Front Seat . 83, 85
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Adjusting . 83, 85
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Heaters . 90
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Airbags . 9, 22
Index
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F
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
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Inf ant Seats . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
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Inside Mirror . 95
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Inspection, Tire . 247
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Lights . 103
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 259
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Jack, Tire . 258
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Jump Starting . 264
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Keys . 75
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Label, Certif ication . 282
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70 ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 233
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 70
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Turn Signal . 70
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Load Limit . 174
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door . 165
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Glove Box . 99
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Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 169, 221
Lower Gear, Downshifting
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to a . 180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 268
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 284, 286
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 173
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 176 ..................................
Maintenance . 201
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 204
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Record . 207, 212
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Required Indicator . 63
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Saf ety . 202
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Schedule . 205-206, 210-211
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58, 269
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Manual Transmission . 180
Manual Transmission
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Fluid . 228, 229
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Meters, Gauges . 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 164
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
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Modif ications . 172
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 172
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 274
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Operation . 94
Index
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