fuel cap HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

2008 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

Refer to 2008 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to the Civic GX. Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................................................\
................................................ 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ......................\
.............................. 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ................................ 55
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cru\
ise control) ............................ 107
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ................\
..................................................... 179
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 195
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 221
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 265
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 289
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 305
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 309
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .59
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Gauges .66
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Odometer .66
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Display Change Button .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge .67
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Hazard Warning Button .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78 ......................................
Door Locks .79
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Trunk .86
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Moonroof .100
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Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .103
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Interior Lights .104
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Interior Convenience Items .105
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Beverage Holders .106
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Accessory Power Socket .106
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Glove Box .106
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Console Compartment .106
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If equipped
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes. If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
SEL/RESET button until the
temperature is shown on the
inf ormation display. Select the outside temperature
display, then press and hold the
SEL/RESET button f or 10 seconds.
The f ollowing sequence will appear
for1secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5,4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2,
3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the SEL/RESET button. You
should see the new outside
temperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace. Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .
Outside Temperature Indicator Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges
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CONT INUED
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
1.
2.
On Si model
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
181
Push
FUEL FILL CAPGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1.
5.
6.
4. 3.
278If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
182
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving. To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more information (see page ).
303
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
278
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
293
Air Conditioning
Lights
Capacities
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.80 US gal (6.8
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
High
Low
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4: Except Si
Si Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Front Side Marker Lights .246
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Front Turn Signal Lights .246
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Headlights .244, 245
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Parking Lights .246
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Rear Side Marker Lights .247
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .247
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Specif ications .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .244 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .308
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Def og and Def rost .111
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .111
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .240
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Engine Oil .183
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Directional Signals .72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .207
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Disc Player .124, 144
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .236
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Card, PC .153
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Capacities Chart .293
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .191
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player .124, 144
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains .261
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Changing a Flat Tire .267 Changing Oil
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How to .234
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When to .223
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Charging System Indicator .65, 277
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .197
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Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Clock, Setting the .174
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Clutch Fluid .243
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CO in the Exhaust .300
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Cold Weather, Starting in .198
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Compact Spare .266
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Console Compartment .106
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Consumer Inf ormation .306
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .236
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Checking .185
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Proper Solution .236
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Temperature Gauge .67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .300
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Cruise Control Operation .176
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Customer Service Inf ormation .306
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Fuel .180
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .180
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Oxygenated .181
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .181
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Fuses, Checking the .280
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Jacking up the Vehicle .268
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Jack, Tire .267
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Jump Starting .273
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Gas Mileage, Improving .186
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Gasoline .180
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Filling the .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .67
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Fuel .67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .202
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Manual Transmission .199
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Glove Box .106 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .244
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
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Aiming .244
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Beeper .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .244
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirrors .103
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at .198
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High-Low Beam Switch .72
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Hood, Opening the .182
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Horn .4,70
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .290
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .76
...........................................
Switch .78 ............
Timing Control System .301
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .255
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Inf ormation Display .66
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Inside Mirror .102
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Inspection, Tire .256
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .295
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Unleaded Gasoline .180
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .236
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .295
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Emissions Control Systems .300
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Emissions Testing .303
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Oxygenated Fuels .181
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .301
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Tire Labeling .297
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Thef t Protection .175
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .302
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Time, Setting the .174
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Tire Chains .261
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .267
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Tire Inf ormation .295
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................................
(TPMS) .212
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Indicator .63, 213
Required Federal
..........................
Explanation .298
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Tires .254
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Air Pressure .255
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Checking Wear .256
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Compact Spare .266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .295 ..................
High Speed Driving .256
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Inf lation .254
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Inspection .256
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Maintenance .258
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Replacing .259
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Rotating .258
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Service Lif e .257
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Snow .261
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Specif ications .260, 294
................................
Tire Chains .261
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Tools, Tire Changing .267
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .215
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Emergency Towing .286
...........................
Traction Devices .261
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .240
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .241
..................
Fluid Selection .240, 241
..............
Identif ication Number .290
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .202
..................
Shif ting the Manual .199
...................................
Treadwear .295
.......................................
Trip Meter .67 ................................................
Trunk .86
........................................
Opening .86
...................
Open Monitor Light .61
....................................
Turn Signals .72
................................
Vanity Mirror .105
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .192
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .292
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .290
.............................
Vehicle Storage .264
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VIN .290
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Viscosity, Oil .233
Index
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