spark plugs replace HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G Owners Manual

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 196
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Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198
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Required Maintenance Record . 205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations . 208
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Engine Oil . 209
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Adding Oil . 209
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Recommended Oil . 209
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Additives . 210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System . 213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers . 219
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Transmission Fluid . 220
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake System . 223
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Clutch System . 223
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Power Steering . 224
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Air Cleaner Element . 225 ....................................
Hood Latch . 226
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Replacement . 227
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Specif ications . 229
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Battery . 230
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Wiper Blades . 232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Drive Belts . 237
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 238
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Inf lation . 238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Tire Rotation . 241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires . 243
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Winter Driving . 243
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Snow Tires . 243
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Traction Devices . 244
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Lights . 245
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Headlight Aiming . 247
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Replacing Bulbs . 250
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Storing Your Car . 254
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Maint enance
Maintenance
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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x
1,000
km x 1,000
months 1016
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112 110176
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.
203230484064 80
128 90
144 100160 120192
6096
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
24 48 72
12 36 60
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M/T
A/TCVT
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A B C D
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs
3yrs
50,000 mi/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mi/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
Every 110,000 mi/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mi/176,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km or 10
yrs,
then every 60,000 mi/96,000 km
or 5 yrs Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D, Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt, inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT ).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Replace engine coolant. Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 241 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000
miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000
miles (64,000 km) or 2 years
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.
2032
1016 30484064 5080 70
112 80
128 90
144 100160110176 120192
6096
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check engine oil and coolant
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years. 24 48 72
12 36 60
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M/T
A/TCVT
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information
under special driving conditions.
NOTE: 237
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Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A, C. Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace timing belt , inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E. Replace engine coolant.
95,000 mi/152,000 km/5-½ yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
6yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km/6 yrs
Every 110,000 mil/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
115,000 mi/184,000 km/6-½ yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km
or 10 yrs,
then every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km or 60 months
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.Remove the cover by turning the
two clips one quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.Use a wrench to remove the nut
holding the ignition coil. Remove
the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Maint enance
Spark Plugs
Replacement
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 45
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Cleaning . 259
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44
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Paint Touch-up . 257
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 181
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Parking . 188
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Parking Brake . 96
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
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PGM-FI System . 301
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Polishing and Waxing . 257
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 112, 124, 136
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Readiness Codes . 281, 303
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 250, 251
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Rear Seat, Folding . 90
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Rear View Mirror . 95
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Transmitter . 81
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Engine Coolant . 215
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Engine Oil and Filter . 211
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Fuses . 285
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Light Bulbs . 247
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Schedule . 198
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 242
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Wiper Blades . 232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 167, 213
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire . 241
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Maintenance . 46
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 292
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Service Intervals . 198
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Service Manual . 311
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Service Station Procedures . 163
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Setting the Clock . 117, 129, 141
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lock Release . 184
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Side Airbags . 10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 248, 250
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Tires . 243
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 257
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Sound System . 112, 124, 136
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 264
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Specif ications . 295
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 227
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Specif ications Charts . 294
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Speed Control . 156 ...................................
Speedometer . 66
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Spotlights . 102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Indicator
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Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 303
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Starting the Engine . 177
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 177
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With a Dead Battery . 273
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State Emissions Testing . 303
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 275
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Stereo Sound System . 112, 124, 136
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Storing Your Car . 254 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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System Components . 44
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 250, 251
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263
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Tape Player . 118, 131, 151
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Emissions Control Systems . 300
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Oxygenated Fuels . 298
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 302
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 155
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
Index
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