checking oil HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 276
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Jump Starting . 272
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Maintenance . 260
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Bef ore Driving . 183
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Belts,Seat .8,17
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Beverage Holders . 98
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Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
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Break-in, New Linings . 184
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Fluid . 243
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Parking . 96
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System Design . 208
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System Indicator . 58, 278
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Wear Indicators . 208
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Braking System . 208
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 184
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 69
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Accessories . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Sockets . 100
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Adding Engine Coolant . 236
Additional Inf ormation About Your
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Airbags . 21
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Additives, Engine Oil . 233
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 73
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Advanced Airbags . 25
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Manual System . 108
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Automatic System . 113
Automatic System with
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navigation system . 117
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Air Pressure, Tires . 256
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 184
All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat . 33
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Antif reeze . 236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 209 ...................................
Operation . 209
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Armrest . 85
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Audio System . 124
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AM/FM/CD Player . 126
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AM/FM/CD Changer . 136
AM/FM/CD Changer with
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navigation system . 149
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 70
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Climate Control . 113, 117
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Automatic Speed Control . 175
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Automatic Transmission . 203
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Capacity, Fluid . 290, 292
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Checking Fluid Level . 239, 240
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Shif ting . 203
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 203
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Shif t Lever Positions . 204
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Shif t Lock Release . 206
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 250
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Headlights . 246
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Turn Signal Lights . 249, 250
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Bulbs, Halogen . 246
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Capacities Chart . 290, 292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Cargo, How to Carry . 193
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Cargo Net . 196
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Carrying Cargo . 193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 169
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CD Changer .141, 155
CD Changer Error
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Messages .133, 146, 160
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CD Player . 129
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CD Player Error Messages . 132
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Center CD Pocket . 99
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Certif ication Label . 288
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Chains, Tires . 259
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265 Changing Oil
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How to . 233
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When to . 221
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Charging System Indicator . 57, 276
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 47
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Child Seats . 32, 39
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 37
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Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 46
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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Installing . 40
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LATCH . 41
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Selecting . 39
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 251
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Climate Control System . 113, 117 ..............................................
Clock . 173
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Clutch Fluid . 244
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CO in the Exhaust . 297
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Coin Pocket . 100
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 199
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Compact Spare Tire . 264
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 302
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 236
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Checking . 189
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Proper Solution . 236
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Temperature Gauge . 64
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 297
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 175
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Cruise Main Indicator . 62
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Cup Holders . 98
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 302
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Economy, Fuel . 190
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Emergencies . 263
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 280
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Jump Starting . 272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
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Overheated Engine . 274
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Towing . 285
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Emergency Brake . 96
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 285
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 81
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Emissions Controls . 297
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Emissions Testing, State . 300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 236
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Additives . 233
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start . 270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 277
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Oil Lif e Display . 221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic . 233
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 232
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Overheating . 274
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting . 199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 184
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 297
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Exhaust Fumes . 50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 15
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 60
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Dead Battery . 272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions . 290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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Power Door Locks . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 200
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 197
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Economy . 190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control . 121
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 252
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Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
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Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 252
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Oil . 233
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Brake . 243
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Clutch . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 238
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
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Front Seat . 82, 84
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Adjusting . 82, 84
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Heaters . 90
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 184
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Oxygenated . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Fuel Economy . 190
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Fuse Locations . 283
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Fuses, Checking the . 280
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasohol . 184
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Gasoline . 184
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 203
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 246
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Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Lights On Indicator . 60
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 87
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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Heated Mirrors . 96
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Net, Cargo . 196
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Neutral Gear Position . 204
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New Vehicle Break-in . 184
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 201
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 288
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
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Odometer . 63
Oil
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Change, How to . 233
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Change, When to . 221
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Checking Engine . 188
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Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 233
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 297
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Outside Mirrors . 95
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Label, Certif ication . 288
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 17
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LATCH Anchorage System . 41
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Lighting Of f Feature, Automatic . 70
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 246
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Indicator . 55, 56
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Parking . 69
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Turn Signal . 69
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Load Limits . 194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door . 185
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Glove Box . 98
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Power Door . 77
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Trunk . 81
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Low Coolant Level . 189, 236
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Lower Anchors . 41
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 290, 292 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 193
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 196
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Maintenance . 219
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 226
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Record . 228
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Minder . 66, 221
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Minder Indicator . 61
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Saf ety . 220
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 57, 277
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Checking Fluid Level . 242
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Reverse Lockout . 202
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Shif ting . 200
Manual Transmission ...........................................
Fluid . 242
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Mats, Floor . 251
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Meters, Gauges . 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 184
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 95
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 192
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 279 .....................................
Operation . 94
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 250
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294 .....
Emissions Control Systems . 297
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Oxygenated Fuels . 184
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Temperature Control, Dual . 121
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 123
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 172
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 73
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Time, Setting the . 173
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Timing Belt . 246
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Tire Chains . 259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 265
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Tire Inf ormation . 296
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Tires . 254
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Air Pressure . 256
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Chains . 259
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Checking Wear . 257
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Compact Spare . 264
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Inf lation . 255
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Inspection . 256 .....................................
Labeling . 296
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Maintenance . 257
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Replacing . 258
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Rotating . 257
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Snow . 259
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing
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A Trailer . 213
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Emergency Wrecker . 285
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Equipment and Accessories . 215
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Tips . 217
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Weight Limit . 213, 214
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Trailer Loading . 213
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Trailer Towing Tips . 217
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 239, 240
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 242
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Fluid Selection . 240, 241
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Identif ication Number . 288
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Shif ting the Automatic . 203
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Shif ting the Manual . 200
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Starting the Engine . 199
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 199
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With a Dead Battery . 272
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State Emissions Testing . 300
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 274
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 171, 175
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Stereo Sound System . 124
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Storing Your Vehicle . 262
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Sun Visor . 101
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Sunglasses Holder . 102
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil . 233
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Treadwear . 294
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Treadwear Indicators . 257
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Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 81
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Cargo Net . 196
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Emergency Opener . 81
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Hooks . 196
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Opening the . 81
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Open Monitor Indicator . 61
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Turn Signals . 69
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Button, Hazard . 71
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Warning Labels, Location of . 51
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Warranty Coverages . 303
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 238
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Level Indicator . 60
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 257
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Compact Spare . 264 ...............................
Nut Wrench . 266
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Replacing . 258
Windows ...............................
Auto Reverse . 92
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Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
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Def roster . 111, 115, 120
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Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 252
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 257
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 285
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 263
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Unleaded Gasoline . 184
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 235
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Using a Booster Seat . 47
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Vanity Mirror . 101
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions . 290, 292
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 288 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 211
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VSA System Indicator . 62, 211
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VSA Activation Indicator . 62, 211
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VSA Of f Switch . 212
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Vehicle Storage . 262
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Ventilation . 110
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VIN . 288
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Viscosity, Oil . 233
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Voice Control System . 117, 149
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