headlights HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2011 8.G User Guide

Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the coolant tube f rom
the two clips, then remove the
reserve tank f rom its holder by
pulling it straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
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CLIP COOLANT TUBE
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Put the tube back in the clips and
install the reserve tank back in
place, making sure its bottom tab
is in the holder.
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TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
HOLDER
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To change the driver’s side bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn of f the engine. To change the
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Remove the electrical connectorf rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw from the inner
f ender, and pull the inner f ender
cover back. Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the screw and
tighten it securely.
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3.4. 5.6.7. 8.
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SCREW
BULB
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .345 358
333
345 270
352 358 80
If theEngineWon’tStart
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
T he Starter Operates Normally Emergency
Towing
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
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Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover.
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3.
1. 2.
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FUSE BLOWN FUSE BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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T echnical Inf ormation
365
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
60 W
12 V
51 W
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 13.2 US gal (50)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.19 US gal (4.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
6.08 US qt (5.75)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluid Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
12 V
5W
8W
8W
21 W
18 W
3CP
21/5 W
21 W
12 V 55 W
Headlights (HI)
Headlights (LO)
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking light
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V28/8 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 3 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
Si
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
(HB3)(HB4)
EX, EX-L, Si:
U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L U.S. DX and LX
1:
Replacement of the light should be done by yourdealer.
2 : If equipped (H11)
(Amber)
(Amber)
4:6:
1: 2: 3:5: Canada: DX-G, SE
Canada: DX-G, SE Canada: DX-G, SE, EX-L
2
1
1 2
3, 4
3, 56
3, 4
3, 56
3, 46
3, 46
3, 46
3, 56
3, 56
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Capacities Chart . 365
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AAC . 152, 205
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Accessories and Modif ications . 261
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 112
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Active Head Restraints . 100
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Adding Engine Coolant . 304
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Additives, Engine Oil . 301
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Usage . 121
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Air Pressure, Tires . 323, 325, 366
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Antif reeze . 304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 61, 280
...................................
Operation . 280
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 221
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 81
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Audio System . 123
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 224 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 274
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Capacity, Fluid . 365
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Checking Fluid Level . 308
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Shif ting . 274
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 274
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Shif t Lever Positions . 275
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 349
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Jump Starting . 345
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Maintenance . 333
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Specif ications . 366
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Bef ore Driving . 251
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Booster Seats . 49
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 280
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Break-in, New Linings . 252
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Bulb Replacement . 316 ...........................................
Fluid . 310
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Parking . 109
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System Design . 279
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System Indicator . 60, 351
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Wear Indicators . 279
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Braking System . 279
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 252
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 316
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Brake Lights . 316
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Fog Lights . 317
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Front Parking Lights . 315
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Front Side Marker Lights . 315
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Headlights . 312
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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Rear Lights . 316
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Specif ications . 365
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Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312, 317Bluetooth
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 263
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 216
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CD Changer . 139, 179
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CD Changer Error Messages . 141
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CD Player . 134, 172
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Ceiling Light . 114
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Certif ication Label . 362
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Chains . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 339
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 302
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When to . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 349
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 269
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 49
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Child Seats . 40
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 33, 36
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Inf ants . 38
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Large Children . 48
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34 .............................
Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 53
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 41
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LATCH . 42
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Selecting . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 319
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Clock . 222
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Clutch Fluid . 311
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CO in the Exhaust . 373
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Coat Hook . 112
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 270
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Compact Spare Tire . 338
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 380
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 304
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Checking . 257
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Proper Solution . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 373
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 224
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Cup Holders . 111
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 380
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 345
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 382
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 122
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Dimensions . 364
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Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 308
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Engine Oil . 255
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Directional Signals . 74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 279
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Disc Care . 216
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 308
..........................................
Brake . 310
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Clutch . 311
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Manual Transmission . 309
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Power Steering . 311
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Windshield Washer . 307
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Fog Lights . 75
FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception . 214
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Folding Rear Seat . 101
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Four-way Flashers . 77
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
......................................
Adjusting . 95
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 252
..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Economy . 258
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Fill Door and Cap . 253
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Octane Requirement . 252
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Oxygenated . 253
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Tank, Ref ueling . 253
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Fuel Economy . 258 ..............................
Fuse Locations . 356
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Fuses, Checking the . 352
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 258
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Gasoline . 252
...........................................
Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Octane Requirement . 252
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Tank, Ref ueling . 253
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Gas Station Procedures . 253
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 274
..............
Manual Transmission . 272
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Glove Box . 111
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 265
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 265 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 312
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 77
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 312
............
Daytime Running Lights . 75
..................
High Beam Indicator . 65
....................
Lights On Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 312
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Turning on . 74
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Head Restraints . 98
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 109
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Heaters, Seat . 103
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Heating and Cooling . 118
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High Altitude, Starting at . 270
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High Beam . 74
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 254
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Horn .4,72
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Hydraulic Clutch . 311
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