heating HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2009 8.G User Guide

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: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.
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. 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.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to 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.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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To Defog and Defrost To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminum shif t lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside f or a longtime on a hot day, be caref ul bef ore
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shif t lever
f eels cold.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
f uel economy and ef f ective
emissions control. The f ollowing
shif t points are recommended:
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h) Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
5th to 6th Normal acceleration
17 mph (27 km/h)
29 mph (47 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
43 mph (69 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
On Si model On models with 6-speed manual
transmission
On models with 5-speed manual transmission
Recommended Shif t Points
Manual T ransmission
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Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the 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 f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Maint enance
333
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Disc Player .132,170
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .316
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .283
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .279
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Economy .270
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Dust and Pollen Filter .333
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Economy, Fuel .270
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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Indicator .60
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .294
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Emergencies .349
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Battery, Jump Starting .357
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Brake System Indicator .363
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Changing a Flat Tire .351 .....
Charging System Indicator .361
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Checking the Fuses .364
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Hazard Warning Flashers .75
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Jump Starting .357
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .361
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .362
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Overheated Engine .359
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Towing .370
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Emergency Brake .107
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .370
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Emissions Controls .385
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Emissions Testing .388
Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .316
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .355
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .57,362
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Oil Lif e Indicator .303
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Oil Pressure Indicator .57,361
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Oil, Synthetic .313
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Oil, What Kind to Use .312
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Overheating .359
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Specif ications .376 ....................
Speed Limiter .285,288
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Starting .282
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Ethanol in Gasoline .265
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .385
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan Control .117
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Features .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank .265
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .333
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Oil .314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .75
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Flat Tire, Changing a .351
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Floor Mats .332
Index
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .320
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Brake .322
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Clutch .323
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Manual Transmission .321
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Power Steering .323
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Windshield Washer .319
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Fog Lights .73
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception .214
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Folding Rear Seat .99
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9,23
Front Seat
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Adjusting .93
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Airbags .9,23
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Fuel .264
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Economy .270
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Fill Door and Cap .265
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Octane Requirement .264
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Oxygenated .265
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Tank, Ref ueling .265
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Fuel Economy .270 ..............................
Fuse Locations .368
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Fuses, Checking the .364
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Gas Mileage, Improving .270
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Gasoline .264
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Octane Requirement .264
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Tank, Ref ueling .265
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Gas Station Procedures .265
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .286
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Manual Transmission .284
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Glove Box .109
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) .277
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .277 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .324
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HandsFreeLink
.227
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Hazard Warning Flashers .75
Headlights
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Aiming .324
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Lights On Indicator .63
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .324
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .96
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Heated Mirrors .107
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Heaters, Seat .101
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Heating and Cooling .116
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High Altitude, Starting at .282
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High Beam .72
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High-mount Brake Light .331
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .266
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Horn.4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch .323
Index
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .324
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Indicators .55,57
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limits .276
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .79
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .79
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Fuel Fill Door .265
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Power Door .81
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Trunk .91
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Low Coolant Level .269
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .57,361
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .283
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .377
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .275
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Maintenance .301
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Items .306,309
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Minder .303
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Minder Indicator .60,303 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .308
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Saf ety .302
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,362
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Manual Transmission .283
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Checking Fluid Level .321
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Shif ting .283
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Manual Transmission Fluid .321
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Mats, Floor .332
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .274
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Moonroof .104
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MP3 .133,151,171,181,205
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Neutral Gear Position .287
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New Vehicle Break-in .264
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Normal Shif t Speeds .284
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .374
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .264 .........................................
Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil
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Change, How to .314
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Change, When to .303
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Checking Engine .267
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Pressure Indicator .57,361
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .313
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .385
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Outside Temperature .67
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Overheating, Engine .359
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .308
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Oxygenated Fuels .265
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Panel Brightness Control .74
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Park Gear Position .287
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Parking .290
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Parking Brake .107
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .58,363
Index
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Parking Lights .72,328
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .290,387
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .29
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PC Card .180
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PC Card Error Messages .192
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PGM-FI System .386
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Pollen Filter .333
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Power Door Locks .81
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Power Socket Locations .108,110
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Power Steering Fluid .323
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Power Windows .102
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .281
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guideline .32
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .359
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Radio/Disc Sound System .122
Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound
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System .157
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Recommended Tire Pressures .337
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Radio Thef t Protection .221
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Readiness Codes .362,388
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .328
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Rear Seat, Folding .99
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Rearview Mirror .106
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Reclining the Seat-backs .93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .284
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Ref ueling .265
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Reminder Indicators .55,57
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Remote Audio Controls .219
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .333
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Engine Oil and Filter .314 ..........................................
Fuses .364
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Light Bulbs .324
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Maintenance Minder .303
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Spark Plugs .376
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Tires and Wheels .342
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Wiper Blades .333
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .394
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .269,316
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position .287
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Reverse Lockout .285
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Rotation, Tire .340
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .394
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .51
Index
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