maintenance HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2004 7.G Owner's Manual

The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions and
speed.
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.
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.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Tires
Recommended T ire Pressures f or
Normal DrivingInf lation
Tires
Maint enance157
P205/55R16 89V 30 psi (210 kPa ,
2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Your vehicle’s tires have wear indica-
tors molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide
band running across the tread. This
shows there is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) of tread lef t on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherortheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. T ire Maintenance
Tire Inspection
Tires
Maint enance 159
NOTICE:
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle’s aluminum
wheels. Use only Honda wheels weights
f or balancing.
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your Honda dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
162 TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and hatch seals. If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice) pref erably once a month.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 133
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
163
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Saf ety Standards (CMVSS) f or
Emissions valid at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank-
case Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
131
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
194
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This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 52, 177
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Jump Starting . 173 ..............................
Maintenance . 162
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Specif ications . 191
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Bef ore Driving . 109
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Booster Seats . 44
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 110
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Fluid . 144
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Light, Burned-out . 149, 150
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Parking . 80
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System Indicator . 53, 179
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Wear Indicators . 127
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Braking System . 127
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights . 61
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 115
....................................
Accessories . 115
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 116
...........
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 66
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
Adding
................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 144
..........................
Engine Coolant . 141
..................................
Engine Oil . 138
...................
Transmission Fluid . 143
........
Windshield Washer Fluid . 142
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 19
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
Additional Inf ormation About
...........................
Your Airbags . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 27 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 139
Adjustments
..........................
Head Restraints . 72
.........................................
Mirrors . 79
.............................................
Seats . 71
...........................
Steering Wheel . 63
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
................
Air Conditioning System . 86
............................................
Usage . 86
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 157
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Antif reeze . 141
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 66
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Audio System . 90
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 168
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Jack, Tire . 167
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Jump Starting . 173
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Keys . 64
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 53, 179
.................................
Brake Lamp . 53
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Charging System . 52, 177
.............................
Cruise Control . 54
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
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High Beam . 61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel . 54
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Low Oil Pressure . 52, 177
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Side Airbag Of f . 52
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SRS . 26, 52
Turn Signal and Hazard
.............................
Warning . 61, 62
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Washer Level . 54
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Inf ant Restraint . 34
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 157
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Normal Driving . 158
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Inside Mirror . 79
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 159
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Instrument Panel . 51
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
.................................
Interior Lights . 81 ........................................
Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 188
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 61
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
..
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 145
.......................................
Indicator . 51
.........................................
Parking . 80
..................................
Turn Signal . 61
.....................................
Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 111
............................................
Hatch . 68
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Low Coolant Level . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator . 54
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 125
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 190
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
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Maintenance . 129
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
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Record . 135, 136
..........................................
Saf ety . 130
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Schedule . 133
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 53, 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 124
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Moonroof . 78
Index
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 125
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 188
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................
Odometer . 57
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 57
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 139
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Change, When to . 133
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 194
.........................
Opening the Hatch . 68
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Opening the Hood . 112
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 79
....................
Overheating, Engine . 174
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 132 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
...........................................
Parking . 126
.................................
Parking Brake . 80
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 53, 179
.................................
Parking Lights . 61
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 196
.............................
PGM-FI System . 195
..........................
Power Door Locks . 67
.................
Power Socket Locations . 83
..............................
Power Windows . 76
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 29
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 43
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 174
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 90
..........................
Rear End Towing . 185
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
............................
Rear Seat Access . 72
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 73
............................
Rear View Mirror . 79
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 62
....................
Rear Window Washer . 60
.......................
Rear Window Wiper . 60
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 125
.............................
Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 139
..........................................
Fuses . 181
................................
Light Bulbs . 145
....................................
Schedule . 131
...........................................
Tires . 160
.............................
Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 114, 141
Index
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Rotation, Tire . 160
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 202
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Saf ety Features . 7
.........................................
Airbags . 10
..................................
Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 14
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
Seat Belts, Additional
..............................
Inf ormation . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
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Seat Belts . 8, 19
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Cleaning . 153
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Maintenance . 21
...................
System Components . 19
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 17 ...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the . 71
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Serial Number . 188
....................
Service Intervals . 133-134
...........................
Service Manual . 203
.........
Service Station Procedures . 111
..........................
Setting the Clock . 104
Shif ting
The 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
....................................
Side Airbags . 25
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in . 147
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Signaling Turns . 61
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Snow Tires . 161
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Sound System . 90
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 166
............................
Specif ications . 191
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Specif ications Charts . 190
...................................
Speedometer . 57
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
....................
Airbag Components . 22
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Airbag Service . 28 How the Side Airbag
...............
Of f Indicator Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Indicator . 26, 52
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 66
.......................
Starting the Engine . 123
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 123
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With a Dead Battery . 173
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 174
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 63
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 66
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Stereo Sound System . 90
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Storing Your Vehicle . 163
Index
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