flat tire HONDA CIVIC 2007 8.G Owners Manual

To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:
Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Reinstall the cover onto the blade
assembly.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
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10.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
T ires Inf lation Guidelines
Maint enance
245
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, and it will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when the spare is
mounted on your vehicle.
Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the dif f erential, so do not
mount the compact spare on the
f ront. If either f ront tire goes f lat,
removethereartireonthatsame
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the rear, then mount the rear tire
on the f ront.
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4.
3.
2.
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On U.S. Si model only
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
257
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR JACK TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace facing up.
6.
7.8.
9.
Changing a Flat T ire
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JACKING POINTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts. 10. 11. 12.
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DX, U.S. LX, and Canadian DX-G
models:
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
259
WHEEL
NUTS
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
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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 and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the f lat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, and close
the trunk lid.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
13.
14. 15. 16. 17.18. 19. 20.
OnEXandSimodelsintheU.S.,and
LX and EX models in Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
260
WING BOLT SPACER CONE
For normaltire For sparetire
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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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Turn of f the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
276
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 239
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Brake Lights . 239
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Front Side Marker Lights . 238
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 238
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Headlights . 236, 237
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High-mount Brake Light . 241
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Parking Lights . 238
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 239
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 239
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Specif ications . 283
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Bulbs, Halogen . 236
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Card, PC . 151
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Capacities Chart . 282
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 184
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player . 122, 142
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Ceiling Light . 101
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Certif ication Label . 280
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Chains . 251
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257 Changing Oil
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How to . 226
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When to . 213
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 267
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 189
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Clock, Setting the . 169
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Clutch Fluid . 234
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CO in the Exhaust . 287
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 190
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Compact Spare . 256
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 294
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 228
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Checking . 181
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Proper Solution . 228
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Temperature Gauge . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 287
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Cruise Control Operation . 171
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 294
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 296
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Def og and Def rost . 109
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions . 282
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 232
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Engine Oil . 179
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Directional Signals . 72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 199
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Disc Player . 122, 142
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 228
Index
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking . 81
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Auto Door Unlocking . 82
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 191
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 187
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Economy . 181
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
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Economy, Fuel . 181
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 263
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Brake System Indicator . 269
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 267
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Checking the Fuses . 270
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 267
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
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Overheated Engine . 265 .........................
Emergency Brake . 100
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
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Emissions Controls . 287
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Emissions Testing, State . 290Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 268
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 224
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Overheating . 265
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Specif ications . 282
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Starting . 190
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 287
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 106
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Features . 105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 177
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 242
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Oil . 226
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 233
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Shif ting the . 191
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 232
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Brake . 234
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Clutch . 235
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Locations . 222
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Manual Transmission . 233
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Power Steering . 235
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Windshield Washer . 231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 163
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
Index
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Emissions Control Systems . 287
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Oxygenated Fuels . 177
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State Emissions Testing . 290
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 289
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Tire Labeling . 286
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
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Time, Setting the . 169
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tire Inf ormation . 284
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Tires . 245
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Air Pressure . 246
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Checking Wear . 247
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Compact Spare . 256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Inf lation . 246
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Inspection . 247
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Maintenance . 248
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Replacing . 249
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Rotating . 248 ...........................................
Snow . 250
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Specif ications . 283
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
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A Trailer . 204
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Traction Devices . 251
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 233
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Fluid Selection . 232, 233
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Identif ication Number . 280
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Shif ting the Automatic . 194
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Shif ting the Manual . 191
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Treadwear . 284
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 87
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Opening . 87
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 72 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
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Unleaded Gasoline . 176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii ................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
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Vehicle Dimensions . 282
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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VIN . 280
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Viscosity, Oil . 225
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA) System . 202
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Activation Indicator . 62, 202
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Of f Switch . 203
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System Indicator . 62, 203
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