flat tire HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

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.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.
Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:
Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Reinstall the cover.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
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9.
10.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
T ires Inf lation Guidelines
Maint enance
209
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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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 vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .218
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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If the Engine Won’t Start .223
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Jump Starting .225
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If the Engine Overheats .226
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .229
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Charging System Indicator .229
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .230
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Brake System Indicator .231
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Fuses .232
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Fuse Locations .235
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Emergency Towing .237
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
5. 4.
3.
2. 1.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR JACK
TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
6. 7. 8.
9.
Changing a Flat Tire
220
JACKING POINTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts. 10. 11.
12.
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DX, LX, and Canadian DX-G models:
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
221
WHEEL
NUTS
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well. Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the f lat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, and close
the trunk lid.
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14. 15.
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17.18.
19.
20.
EX model:
Changing a Flat Tire
222
WING BOLT
SPACER
CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
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Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
237
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .203
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Brake Lights .203
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Front Side Marker Lights . 202
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 202
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Headlights .200, 201
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High-mount Brake Light . 205
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Parking Lights .202
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 203
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 203
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Specif ications .243
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Bulbs, Halogen .200
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Card, PC .129
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo .157
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .112, 125
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Ceiling Light .98
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .219 Changing Oil
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How to .192
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When to .181
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Charging System Indicator . 64,229
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 162
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Child Saf ety .35
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 44
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Lower Anchors .44
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Clock, Setting the .119
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Clutch Fluid .198
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CO in the Exhaust .247
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 163
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Compact Spare .218
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 252
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .194
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Checking .154
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Proper Solution .194
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Temperature Gauge . 66Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .247
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 252
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 254
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 105
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
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Engine Oil .153
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Directional Signals .71
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .171
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Disc Player .112, 125
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Display Change Button . 65
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Disposal of Used Oil .193
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Economy, Fuel .154
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Emergencies on the Road .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .225
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Brake System Indicator .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .229
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Checking the Fuses .232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .229
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .230
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Overheated Engine .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Emissions Controls .248
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Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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Engine Speed Limiter .165,168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .230
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Oil Pressure Indicator .64,229
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Oil, What Kind to Use .191
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Overheating .226
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .163
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Ethanol in Gasoline .150
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Locking and Unlocking .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .164
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .161
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Economy .154
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Dust and Pollen Filter .206
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .101....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .206
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Oil .192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .197
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Shif ting the .164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .72
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .196
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Brake .198
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Clutch .198
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Locations .190
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Manual Transmission .197
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Power Steering .199
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Windshield Washer .195
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
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Folding Rear Seat .90
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Front Airbags .11,26
Index
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Vanity Mirror .99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .216
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .249
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Tire Labeling .246
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchor Points .47
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Thef t Protection .142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the .119
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Tire Chains .214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation .244
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Tires .209
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Air Pressure .210
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Checking Wear .211
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Compact Spare .218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .209
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Inspection .211
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Maintenance .211
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Replacing .212
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Rotating .212 ...........................................
Snow .213
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .214
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices .214
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .197
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Fluid Selection . 196,197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .84
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Opening .84
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
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