jump start HONDA CR-V 2006 RD4-RD7 / 2.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 vehicle towed.....................
Changing a Flat Tire .220
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 227
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Jump Starting .229
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If the Engine Overheats . 231
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Brake System Indicator . 235
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Closing the Moonroof . 236
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Fuses .237
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Fuse Locations .240
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Emergency Towing .242
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, 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. Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
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 connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
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. You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. Seeon page .
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.
Check these things:
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229242
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
227

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
neutral (manual) or Park
(automatic), and set the parking
brake.
1.
2.
3.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
229
BOOSTER BATTERY
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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Remove the power steering
reservoir f rom the bracket. Pull it
away f rom the grounding strap. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Make sure the power steering
hose is not touching the power
steering belt or the pulley. Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
Jump Starting
230
BRACKET

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 233
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Jump Starting .229
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Maintenance .217
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Specif ications .247
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Bef ore Driving .141
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .91
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 168
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Break-in, New Linings . 142
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Bulb Replacement .205
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Fluid .201
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Parking .68
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System Indicator . 56,235 ..........................
System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 142
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights . 66,67
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Built-in Table .91
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .205
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Brake Lights .205
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Front Parking Lights . 205
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Front Side Marker Lights . 205
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Headlights .203
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High-mount Brake Light . 207
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 205
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Specif ications .247
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Turn Signal Lights . 205
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Bulbs, Halogen .203
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Capacities Chart .246
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Cargo .150
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Accessories .148
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Additives, Engine Oil . 193
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 69
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Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 98
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Usage .100
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Air Pressure, Tires .213
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Alcohol in Gasoline .142
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Antif reeze .196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 168
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Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 136
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 72
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Audio System .103
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 138
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Automatic Transmission . 161
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Capacity, Fluid .246
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Checking Fluid Level . 199....................................
D3 Mode .163
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Shif ting .161
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .161
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Shif t Lever Positions . 162
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Shif t Lock Release . 165
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Disc Care .134
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Disc Changer .111, 125
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Care .134
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Operation .111, 125
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .112, 128
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Disc Player Error Message . 112
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Disposal of Used Oil .195
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks .73
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .159
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .155
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Economy .147
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Driving Guidelines .156
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D3 Mode .163
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
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Economy, Fuel .147 ..................................
Emergencies .219
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Battery, Jump Starting . 229
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Brake System Indicator . 235
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Changing a Flat Tire . 220
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Checking the Fuses . 237
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
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Jump Starting .229
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 236
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Overheated Engine . 231
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Towing .242
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Emergency Brake .68
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .242
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing, State . 254
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 196
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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If It Won’t Start .227
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 234
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 193...............................
Overheating .231
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Specif ications .246
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Speed Limiter . 160,164
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Starting .158
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Ethanol in Gasoline .142
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .99
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Features .97
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 143
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .209
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Oil .194
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 220
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Indicators......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57,168
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 235
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Charging System . 56,233
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Check Fuel Cap .63
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Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .59
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High Beam .59
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
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Low Fuel .59
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Low Oil Pressure . 56,233
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 30
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Side Airbag Of f .57
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SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .58, 170
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Washer Level .60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint .37
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Inf ant Seats .37
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Tether Anchorage Point . 45...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 212
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Recommended Pressures . 213
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Inside Mirror .88
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Inspection, Tire .213
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights .95
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 222
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Jack, Tire .220
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Jump Starting .229
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Keys .70
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Label, Certif ication .244
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .203
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Indicator .55
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Parking .66
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Turn Signal .66
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Load Limits .151
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Childproof Door .73
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Fuel Fill Door .143
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Glove Box .93
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Power Door .73
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Tailgate .74
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Low Coolant Level .146
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 150
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 153
Index
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