glove box HONDA CR-V 2008 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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 .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Current Fuel Mileage .68
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Average Fuel Mileage .68
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Range .68
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Odometer .69
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Fuel Gauge .69
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Temperature Gauge .69
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .69
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Check Fuel Cap Message .71
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Maintenance Minder .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Parking Brake .78
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Tailgate .92
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Seats .94
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Seat Heaters .108
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Power Windows .109
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Moonroof .110
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Mirrors .111
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Interior Convenience Items .113
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
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Beverage Holders .116
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Center Table .117
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Lower Glove Box .117
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Upper Glove Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Conversation Mirror .120
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Console Compartment .121
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Coat Hook .122
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Seat Under Tray .122
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Interior Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
3.
4. Keys and Locks
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
LEVER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
113
COAT HOOK
SUN VISORVANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
UPPER GLOVE BOX
LOWER GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDERS in
REAR SEAT ARMREST SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CONVERSATION MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
If equipped
On some models, this is on the center table
This is on the center table or on the front panel, depending on models SEAT UNDER TRAY
DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER
CENTER CONSOLE with
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
1:
2:
3:
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Open the lower glove box by pulling
the bottom of the handle. Close it
with a f irm push. Lock or unlock the
glove box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
Sitting on or getting under the table,
or putting heavy objects on the table,
may damage or deform it.
Do not put any items on the table
while driving. They may f all down or
f ly around when you go around
corners or brake hard.
To use the center table, pull up the
outside edge of the table until it
latches. To store it, pull the lever and
lower the table.
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On LX and EX models
Lower Glove Box
Center Table
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
117
To lock
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To use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Open the upper glove box by
pushing up the lever. Close it by
pulling down on the edge under the
lever. Vanity Mirror
Upper Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
118
EDGE
LEVERAn open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Lower glove box
Upper glove box
Console compartment
Door pockets
Seat-back pockets
Seat-under tray (if equipped)
Center pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
Upperandlowercargoareaswith
the dual deck cargo shelf (if
equipped)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if equipped)
Carrying Cargo
236
CENTER POCKET
LOWER
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
: If equipped DOOR POCKETS
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT UPPER GLOVE BOX
SEAT UNDER TRAY
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the lower glove box closed
while driving. If it is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
If youfoldtherearseatsupor
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interf ere with the proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
with any rear seat f olded up or down.
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On all models except LX
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .291
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
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Aiming .291
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Reminder Chime .75
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .291
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .98
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Heated Mirrors .112
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Heater, Seat .108
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Heating and Cooling .126 ............................
High Beam Lever .74
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Hood, Opening the .229
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Horn.4,72
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .334
Ignition
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Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System .345
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Folding Rear Seat .102,104
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat
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Adjusting .95
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Heaters .108
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Airbags .9,25
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Fuel .226
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Check Fuel Cap Message .228
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Fill Door and Cap .227
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .226
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Oxygenated .226
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Tank, Ref ueling .227
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Fuel Economy .231
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Fuses, Checking the .327
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Gas Mileage, Improving .232
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Gasohol .226
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Gasoline .226
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement .226 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .227
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Gas Station Procedures .227
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .69
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Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .247
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Glove Box .117
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) .262,336
Index
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Keys .79
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,254
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60,326
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Charging System .60,324
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Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .63
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .61
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure .60,324
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Low Tire Pressure .64,258
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Maintenance Minder .65,273
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,325
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Passenger Airbag Of f .32
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Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .61
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TPMS .64,259
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .63
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .62,256
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Washer Level .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59 ...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point .48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .302
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Recommended Pressures .303
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Inside Mirror .111
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Inspection, Tire .304
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Interior Lights .122
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .314
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Jack, Tire .315
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Jump Starting .320 .......................
Label, Certif ication .334
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Lane Change, Signaling .74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .291
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Indicator .64
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .237
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .81
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .81
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Childproof Door .88
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Fuel Fill Door .227
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Glove Box .117,118
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Power Door .82
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Tailgate .92
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Low Coolant Level .230
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
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Lower Anchors .43
Index
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INDEX
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