heating HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2012 8.G User Guide

Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
When you switch to , f rom
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff. 1.
2.
3.To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
When you adjust a f an control, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and f ront
passenger according to each
adjusted temperature. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof the
sunlight sensor and the sun’s
position which is updated
automatically by the navigation’s
global positioning system (GPS). If
onesideof thevehicleisgettingtoo
much sun, the system lowers the
temperature only on that side.When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature is
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. Changing the
passenger’s side temperature makes
the indicator go off and takes the
system out of SYNC mode.
Each time you press this button, the
climate control system switches
betweenonandoff.Turningonthe
system with this button selects your
last climate control selection.
To turn the system completely of f ,
press the ON/OFF button.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
On models with navigation system
To Turn Everything OffSYNC Button
ON/OFF Button
Climate Control System
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Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission, the lockout system
prevents you f rom shif ting directly
from any forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is moving at a
certain speed (see page ).
When shif ting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shif t to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. When
you are not shif ting, do not rest your
f oot on the clutch pedal. This can
cause your clutch to wear out f aster.
308
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or modelswith 6-speed manual transmission
Manual T ransmission
306
5-speed M/T 6-speed M/T

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If the automatic transmission f luid
temperature increases and exceeds
the specif ied limit, the transmission
will also automatically downshif t to
the first gear even with the
Sequential Sportshif t Mode. This
prevents the automatic transmission
f rom overheating. In this case, the
gear position ‘‘1’’ next to the ‘‘M’’
indicator in the instrument panel
blinks f or about f ive seconds, then it
stays on.
When driving uphill and downhill,
use the S position (without using the
paddle shif ters) to provide the
proper engine power and engine
braking on each gear. You can also
use the paddle shif ters. In this case,
select third, second, or f irst gear
with the paddle shif ter; depending on
the vehicle speeds and road
condition. Do not use f ourth and f if th
gears.
Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Do not exceed the limited speed
when towing a trailer. At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or
af f ect vehicle handling (see ‘‘
’’inthenextpagefor
additional gear information).
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
D3 is the proper shif t lever position
to use when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain.V6 models with automatic transmission
4-cylinder models with
Towing a Trailer
T owing Speeds and Gears Making T urns and Braking
Driving
on Hills
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the airf low
from the heating and cooling
system/climate control system
becomeslessthanusual.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
The driver’s and right rear
passenger’s f loor mats that came
with your vehicle hook over the f loor
mat anchors. This keeps the f loor
mats f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
(driver’s floor mat) or with the seat
weight sensors (right rear f loor mat).
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats
375
REAR (Right passenger’s side)
FRONT (Driver’s side)

Maint enance
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .303
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Economy .293
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Dual Temperature Control . 135
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
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Economy, Fuel .293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .324
..................................
Emergencies .391
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Battery, Jump Starting . 400
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Brake System Indicator . 407
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Changing a Flat Tire . 393
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Charging System Indicator . 405
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting .400
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Checking the Fuses . 408
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Overheated Engine . 403
.......................................
Towing .415 .........................
Emergency Brake .114
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .415
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
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Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
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If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Oil Lif e Indicator .341
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 350
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Overheating .403
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Starting .305
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V6 .422
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4-cylinder .420
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Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Ethanol in Gasoline .285
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15 ..........................
Fan, Interior .125, 133
.........................................
Features .123
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 286
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .375
...............................................
Oil .352
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
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Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..........................................
Brake .362
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Clutch .363
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Manual Transmission . 359
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Power Steering .363
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Windshield Washer . 356
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Fog Lights .73
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 418
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 431
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
.................................................
Fuel .284
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 287
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Fill Door and Cap .286
...........................................
Gauge .65
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .285
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
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Fuel Economy .293
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the .408
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 293,294
.........................................
Gasoline .284
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
................
Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Ref ueling .286
................
Gas Station Procedures . 286
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 319 ..............
Manual Transmission . 307
......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .299, 330
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 365
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 257
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .365
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Automatic Lighting Off . 72
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Automatic Lighting On . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .365, 372
...................................
Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .13, 97
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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 .253 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 289
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Horn .4,68
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Hydraulic Clutch .363
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Neutral Gear Position . 311
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 307,319
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 418..............................
Paddle Shif ters .315
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .311
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Parking .320
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Parking Brake .114
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,407
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .431
...................................
Pollen Filter .375
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Power Door Locks .80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
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Fuel Fill Door .286
..................................
Glove Box .116
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Lockout Prevention . 81
.................................
Power Door .80
...........................................
Trunk .91
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Low Coolant Level .292
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 306
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,405
................................
Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .420, 422
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 298
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Maintenance .339
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Minder .341
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .344, 347
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .346
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
..........................................
Saf ety .340 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...................
Manual Transmission . 306
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 359
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 285
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 297
.......................................
Moonroof .112
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .352
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Change, When to .341
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Checking Engine .291
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Pressure Indicator . 56,405 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .351
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .430
............................
Outside Mirrors .106
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 66
....................
Overheating, Engine .403
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
Index
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Power Seat Adjustments . 93
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Power Socket Locations . 115,118
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Power Windows .108
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
.............................
Using LATCH .42 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 438
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .374
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
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Maintenance .19
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 56
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18
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Radiator Overheating . 403
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Radio/CD Sound System . 138
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Radio Thef t Protection . 240
............................
Radio, XM
. 147, 194
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Readiness Codes .433
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
............................
Rear Seat Access .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .100 ...........................
Rearview Mirror .106
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93,94
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .307, 319
........................................
Ref ueling .286
.......................
Reminder Indicators .56
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 352
..........................................
Fuses .408
................................
Light Bulbs .365
....................................
Schedule .341
................................
Timing Belt .364
...........................................
Tires .384
.............................
Wiper Blades .376
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 438
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .292, 354
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position . 311
...........................
Reverse Lockout .308
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Rotation, Tire .383
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