jump start HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003 7.G Owners Manual

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .256
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Changing a Flat Tire .257
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 263
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very .....................................
Slowly .263
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .264
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Jump Starting .265
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If Your Engine Overheats . 268
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 271
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Charging System Indicator . 272
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
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Readiness Codes .274
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Fuses .276
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Checking and Replacing . 277
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Emergency Towing .282
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed255

Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. 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 ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page . Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is proba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or 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 dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ).
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed263

To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
If your car’s 12 volt battery has run
down,youmaybeabletostartthe
engine by using a booster battery.
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission (CVT) by
pushing or pulling it. 1.
2.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed265
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the metal projection
on the side mount behind the
passenger side headlight as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part of the engine.
3.
4.
5.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed266
BOOSTER BATTERY

Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the car until all are disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.Once your car is running, discon-
nectthenegativecablefromyour
car, then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable f rom
your car, then the booster battery. Start your car. If the starter motor
still operates slowly, check the
jumper cable connections to make
sure they have good metal-to-
metal contact.
If your car’s 12 volt battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the IMA
battery level gauge reading may not
be correct the next time you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). It may
show less than the actual level
temporarily. It will show the correct
level af ter you drive f or at least 30
minutes.
7. 6.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed267

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Accessories and Modif ications . 152
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Accessories .152
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Additional Safety Precautions . 153
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Modif ications .153
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .87
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 196
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .211
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Air Conditioning System . 108
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Maintenance .221
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Usage .110
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Air Outlets (Vents) .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .225
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High Speed Driving . 226
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Normal Driving .226
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Alcohol in Gasoline .292
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Antif reeze .199
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 177
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Operation .175
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 137Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .86
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Appearance Care .245
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Audio System .118
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Auto Idle Stop .163, 171
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Indicator .164, 172
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 46
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Automatic Speed Control . 139
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
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Capacity, Fluid .288
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Checking Fluid Level . 206
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Shif ting .167
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 170
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 272
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Jump Starting .265
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Level Gauge .72
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Maintenance .216
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Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .143 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
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Beverage Holder .102
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Body Repairs .253
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 175
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Break-in, New Linings . 144
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Bulb Replacement .237
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Fluid .209
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Parking .100
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System Indicator . 62,275
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Wear Indicators .174
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Braking System .174
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Break-in, New Car .144
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
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Brights, Headlights .75
Index
A
B
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
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Def og and Def rost .116
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
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Def rosting the Windows . 116
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Dimensions .288
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Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .206
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Engine Oil .148
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Directional Signals .78
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 174
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Disposal of Used Oil .198
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 87
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Power Door Locks .87
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .162
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Drive Belt .224
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .159
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Economy .150
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In Bad Weather .178
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In Foreign Countries . 293..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Fabric, Cleaning .250
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Fan, Interior .113
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 145
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .211
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Dust and Pollen .222
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Oil .197
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Economy, Fuel .150
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 265
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257
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Charging System Indicator . 272
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Checking the Fuses . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 271
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
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Overheated Engine . 268
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Emergency Brake .100
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Emergency Flashers .80
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Emergency Towing .282
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Emissions Controls .294
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Emissions Testing, State . 297
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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Drive Belt .224
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Engine Speed Limiter . 165,169
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 273 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,271
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 195
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Overheating .268
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Specif ications .288
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Starting .161
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Ethanol in Gasoline .292
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 246
Index
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F
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .31
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 225
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High Speed Driving . 226
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Normal Driving .226
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Inside Mirror .99
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Inspection, Tire .227
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Instrument Panel .2 ,58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Interior Cleaning .249
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .259
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Jack, Tire .258
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Jump Starting .265 ..................................................
Keys .83
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Label, Certif ication .286
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Lane Change, Signaling . 78
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,45
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .234
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Indicator .59
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Parking .75
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Turn Signal .78
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Load Limit .155
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 86
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 86
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Fuel Fill Door .145
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Power Door .87
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Trunk .92
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Low Coolant Level .149
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Low Fuel Indicator .65
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Lower Anchors .43
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 165 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,271
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
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Luggage .154
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Maintenance .181
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Record .191-192
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Required Indicator .66
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Saf ety .182
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Schedule .184-190
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,273
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Manual Transmission . 162
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 208
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Meters, Gauges .67
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Methanol in Gasoline . 292
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Mirrors, Adjusting .99
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Neutral Gear Position . 168
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New Vehicle Break-in . 144
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 286
Index
LM
J K
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V