run flat HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Owners Manual
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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4.
3.
2.
1.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed267
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The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.
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Store the wheel cover in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack in the trunk with the
end bracket on the lef t side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
Lower the trunk f loor and trunk
floor mat, then close the trunk lid.
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17.
18. 19.
20.
21.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed271
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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
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Def og and Def rost . 111
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 111
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Dimensions . 296
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 220
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Capacities Chart . 296
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo . 173
Cassette Player
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Care . 156
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Operation . 120, 132, 153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 123, 135, 149
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CD Player . 123, 135, 147
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Ceiling Light . 102
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Certif ication Label . 294
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Chains . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
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How to . 211
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When to . 200
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 280
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Child Saf ety . 22 Child Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
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Exterior . 258
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Interior . 260
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Seat Belts . 261
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Vinyl . 261
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Windows . 262
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Clock, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Clutch Fluid . 223
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CO in the Exhaust . 302
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare . 266
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Consumer Inf ormation . 308
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
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Adding . 213
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 213
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Replacing . 215
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 263 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 302
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Cruise Control Operation . 159
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 308
Bulb Replacement
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Turn Signal Lights . 248
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Bulbs, Halogen . 247
Index
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Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual.............................
Transmission . 180
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Drive Belts . 237
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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 Bad Weather . 192
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In Foreign Countries . 301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 265
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Battery, Jump Starting . 274
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Brake System Indicator . 283
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Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Charging System Indicator . 280
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Checking the Fuses . 286
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 279
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 281
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 284
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Overheated Engine . 276
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Emergency Brake . 97
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 290 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
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Emissions Controls . 302
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Emissions Testing, State . 305 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts . 237
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Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 185
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 281
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
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Overheating . 276
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Specif ications . 296
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Starting . 179
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 300
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 302
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Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 258
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Fabric, Cleaning . 261
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Fan, Interior . 106
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 225
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Dust and pollen . 235
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Oil . 211
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 221
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Shif ting the . 180
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 220
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Brake . 222
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Clutch . 223
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Manual Transmission . 221
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Power Steering . 224
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Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 145
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Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 301
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 10, 48
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 296
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
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Vehicle Storage . 256
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Ventilation . 109
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VIN . 294
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Vinyl Cleaning . 261
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Viscosity, Oil . 210
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 219
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Indicator . 63
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Emissions Control Systems . 302
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Oxygenated Fuels . 300
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 304
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Time, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tire Chains . 244
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
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Tires . 238
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Air Pressure . 238
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Checking Wear . 240
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Compact Spare . 266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Inf lation . 238
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Replacing . 242
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Rotating . 241
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Snow . 243
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Specif ications . 297 ................................
Tire Chains . 244
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
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A Trailer . 193
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Emergency Towing . 290
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Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 221
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Fluid Selection . 220, 221
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Identif ication Number . 295
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Shif ting the Automatic . 183
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Shif ting the Manual . 180
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Treadwear . 298
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 86
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Opening . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Turn Signals . 72
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Underside, Cleaning . 263 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Upholstery Cleaning . 260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212
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