power steering HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2001 Owner's Manual (in English)

Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
f ront airbags.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ). An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
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SRS Components
How Your Front A irbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety48

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Indicator Lights .59 .............................................
Gauges .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .69
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Headlights .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Turn Signals .72
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Windshield Wipers .72
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Windshield Washers . 73
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Hazard Warning .74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 75
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Steering Wheel Controls . 76
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Cruise Control .76
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .82
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Door Locks .83
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Power Door Locks .84 ...................
Remote Transmitter . 85
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Trunk .88
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Inside Trunk Opener . 89
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Seat Adjustments .90
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Front Seat Adjustments . 90
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .91
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 91
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Head Restraints .92
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Folding Rear Seat .93
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Power Windows .95
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Moonroof .97
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Mirrors .98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
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Parking Brake .99
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Glove Box .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Coin Box .102
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Center Pocket .102
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Accessory Power Socket . 102
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Interior Lights .103
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Ceiling Light .103
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Spotlights .104
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Courtesy Lights .104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .192
.
Important Safety Precautions . 193
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Maintenance Schedule . 194....................
Maintenance Record .201
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Fluid Locations .204
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Engine Oil .205
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Adding Oil .205
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Recommended Oil .205
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Synthetic Oil .205
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Additives .205
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 207
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Cooling System .209
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Adding Engine Coolant . 209
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 211
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Windshield Washers .215
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Transmission Fluid .216
Automatic .........................
Transmission .216
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .217
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 218
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Brake System .218
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Clutch System .219
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Power Steering .220
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Air Cleaner Element .221
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Hood Latch .222
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Spark Plugs .223
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Replacement .223 ............................
Specif ications .225
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Battery .226
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Wiper Blades .228
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Air Conditioning System . 230
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Air Conditioning Filter . 231
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Drive Belts .233
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Timing Belt .233
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Tires .234
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Inf lation .234
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 235
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 235
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Inspection .236
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Maintenance .236
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Tire Rotation .237
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 238
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Wheels and Tires .239
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Winter Driving .239
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Snow Tires .239
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Traction Devices . 240
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Lights .241
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Headlight Aiming .243
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Replacing Bulbs .243
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Storing Your Car .251
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Maintenance
Maint enance191

A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use genuine Honda Power
Steering Fluid. If it is not available,
you may use another power steering
f luid as an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
You should check the f luid level in
the power steering reservoir at least
once a year. Check the level when
the engine is cold. Look at the side
of the reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
Maint enance220
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T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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Check the tension of each belt by
pushingonitwithyourthumb
midway between the pulleys. The belts should have the f ollowing
‘‘play’’ or def lection.
The timing belt should normally be
replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your car in one or
more of these conditions:
Power steering belt: Alternator belt:
Check the condition of the two drive
belts. Examine the edges of each
belt f or cracks or f raying. If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
Drive Belts
T iming Belt
Drive Belts, Timing Belt
Maint enance233
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BEEL
LTT
0.51 0.65 in (13.0 16.5 mm) 0.33 0.43 in (8.5 11.0 mm)

Open the hood.
If you need to change the head-
light bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the power steering
reservoir tank by pulling it out of
its holder.
Your car has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
1.
CONT INUED
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
Lights
Maint enance243
H H O
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir. (Driver’s side) Push the electrical connector onto
the tabs of the new bulb. Make
sure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP.’’
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb. Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight
off.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2. Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ight
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance244
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If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed287
Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 167
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Accessories .167
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Additional Safety Precaution . 168
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Modif ications .168
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .83
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Accessory Power Socket . 102
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Additives, Engine Oil . 206
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .221
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Maintenance .230, 231
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Usage .106
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Air Outlets (Vents) .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .234
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High Speed Driving . 235
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Normal Driving .235
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Alcohol in Gasoline .296
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Antif reeze .209
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .62, 187
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Operation .185
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .82 ..........................
Appearance Care .253
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Audio System . 114,126,138
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Automatic Speed Control . 76
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity,Fluid .292
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Checking Fluid Level . 216
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Shif ting .179
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 182
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 276
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Jump Starting .270
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Maintenance .226
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Specif ications .293
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Bef ore Driving .159
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .101
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Body Repairs .260
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 185
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Break-in, New Linings . 160............
Bulb Replacement . 246,247
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Fluid .218
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Parking .99
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System Indicator . 62,279
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Wear Indicators .184
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Braking System .184
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Break-in, New Car .160
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .246
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Ceiling Light .250
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Front Parking Lights . 244
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Front Side Marker Lights . 244
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Headlights .243
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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License Plate Lights . 248
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 246
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Specif ications .293
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Spotlights .250
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Trunk Light .249
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Turn Signal Lights . 244
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Bulbs, Halogen .243
Index
A
B
I

CONT INUED
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Driving .173
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Economy .166
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In Bad Weather .188
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In Foreign Countries . 297
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Fabric, Cleaning .257
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Fan, Interior .106
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .221
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Air Conditioning .231
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Oil .207 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 217
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Shif ting the .176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 263
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Brake .218
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Clutch .219
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Manual Transmission . 217
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Power Steering .220
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Windshield Washer . 215
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .145
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Folding Rear Seat .93
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 297
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Fuel .160
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Fill Door and Cap .161
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated .296
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .161
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Fuses, Checking the .282
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Economy, Fuel .166
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Emergencies on the Road . 286
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Battery, Jump Starting . 270
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Brake System Indicator . 279
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Changing a Flat Tire . 263
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 282
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 275
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
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Overheated Engine . 272
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Emergency Brake .99
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .286
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Emissions Controls .298
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Emissions Testing, State . 301
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts .233 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .63, 277
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,275
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 205
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Overheating .272
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Specif ications .292
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Starting .175
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177,181
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Ethanol in Gasoline .296
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 298
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 254
Index
E
F
III