automatic transmission HONDA CIVIC 2005 7.G Owner's Manual

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
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Accessories . 127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 71
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Accessory Power Socket . 86
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Additives, Engine Oil . 155
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
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Airbags, Additional Information . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Works . 28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components . 23
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires . 173
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 173
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 213
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Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 57, 143 ...................................
Operation . 143
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 71
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Audio System . 92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 117
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid . 208
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Checking Fluid Level . 159
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Shif ting . 138
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 140
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 194
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Jump Starting . 190
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Maintenance . 178
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Specif ications . 209
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Bef ore Driving . 121
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Belts, Seat . 10, 20
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Beverage Holder . 86 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement . 166
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Fluid . 161
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Parking . 141
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System Indicator . 57, 196
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Wear Indicators . 142
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Braking System . 142
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 167
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Brake Lights . 166
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Front Parking Lights . 165
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Front Side Marker Lights . 165
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Headlights . 163
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 166
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Specif ications . 209
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 165
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Bulbs, Halogen . 163
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost . 91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions . 208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil . 125
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Directional Signals . 65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil . 156
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 133
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Economy . 126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart . 208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo . 129
Cassette Player
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Care . 113
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Operation . 112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player . 99
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Ceiling Light . 84
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Certif ication Label . 206
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Chains . 177
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Changing Oil
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How to . 155
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When to . 149
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety . 30
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the . 115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid . 161
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CO in the Exhaust . 215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare . 182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 157
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Checking . 125
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Proper Solution . 157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel . 126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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Checking the Fuses . 198
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
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Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake . 83
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 215
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Emissions Testing, State . 218 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137, 140
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 56, 195
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
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Overheating . 191
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 135
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 213
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting the . 136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Brake . 161
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Clutch . 161
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Manual Transmission . 160
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Power Steering . 162
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Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
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Four-way Flashers . 67
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Front Airbags . 11, 23
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Fuel . 122
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Fill Door and Cap . 123
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated . 213
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Fuses, Checking the . 198
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol . 213
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Gasoline . 122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123
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Keys . 69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel . 61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 136
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Glove Box . 86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 77
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Heating and Cooling . 88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch . 162 .......................
Hood, Opening the . 124
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Horn . 63
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Hydraulic Clutch . 161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire . 183
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Jump Starting . 190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 69
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Switch . 71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint . 35
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 173
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Inside Mirror . 81
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Inspection, Tire . 174
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66 .................................
Interior Lights . 84
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 163
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Indicator . 56
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Parking . 57
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Turn Signal . 58
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Load Limit . 130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline . 122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror . 85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions . 208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 206
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Viscosity, Oil . 154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages . 223
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator . 58
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Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare . 182 ......................................
Wrench . 184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger . 67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 170
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices . 177
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 160
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Fluid Selection . 159, 160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 210
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 73
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65 : U.S. and Canada only
Index
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