power steering HONDA CR-V 2010 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 394
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Jump Starting . 390
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Maintenance . 376
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Specif ications . 409
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Bef ore Driving . 293
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Hands Free Link. 269
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 294
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Bulb Replacement . 363
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Fluid . 357
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Parking . 81
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System Indicator . 62, 396
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System Design . 321
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Wear Indicators . 321
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Braking System . 321
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 294
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 79
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 363
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Brake Lights . 363
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Front Parking Lights . 362
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Front Side Marker Lights . 362
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Headlights . 359
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High-mount Brake Light . 364
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 363
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Specif ications . 409
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Turn Signal Lights . 361, 363
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Bulbs, Halogen . 359
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Accessories . 302
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 84
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Active Head Restraint . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 350
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 81
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Advanced Airbags . 28
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 130, 135
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Usage . 131, 136
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Air Pressure, Tires . 371
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 294
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Antif reeze . 352
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 63, 322
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Operation . 322
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 258
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
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Audio System . 143
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Automatic Climate Control . 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 266 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Capacity, Fluid . 408
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Checking Fluid Level . 355
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D Mode . 317
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Shif ting . 315
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 315
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Shif t Lever Positions . 316
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Shif t Lock Release . 319
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 257Bluetooth
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
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Engine Oil . 298
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Directional Signals . 76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 321
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Disposal of Used Oil . 351
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 86
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Auto Door Unlock . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Locking and Unlocking . 85
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Power Door Locks . 85
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 311
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Economy . 299
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Driving Guidelines . 312
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D Mode . 317
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Dual Button . 137
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117
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Dual Temperature Control . 140
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 366
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Economy, Fuel . 299 ..................................
Emergencies . 381
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Battery, Jump Starting . 390
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Brake System Indicator . 396
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Charging System Indicator . 394
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Checking the Fuses . 398
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Jump Starting . 390
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 394
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 395
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Overheated Engine . 392
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Towing . 403
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Emergency Brake . 81
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Emergency Flashers . 79
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Emergency Towing . 403
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Emissions Controls . 416
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Emissions Testing . 419Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 352
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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If It Won’t Start . 388
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 395
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 349
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Overheating . 392 ............................
Specif ications . 408
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Speed Limiter . 318
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Starting . 314
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 294
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 416
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 131, 137
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Features . 129
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 295
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 366
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Oil . 350
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 383
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 355
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Brake . 357
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Power Steering . 358
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Windshield Washer . 354
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 384
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Jack, Tire . 383
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Jump Starting . 390
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Keys . 82
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 63, 322
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 62, 396
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Charging System . 62, 394
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Cruise Control . 64
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 65
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High Beam . 65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Low Fuel . 65
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Low Oil Pressure . 62, 394
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Low Tire Pressure . 66, 326
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Maintenance Minder . 67, 341
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 395
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 33
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Side Airbag Of f . 63
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SRS . 63
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TPMS . 66, 326
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 76, 79
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VSA Of f . 325
VSA (Vehicle Stability
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Assist) System . 64, 324
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Washer Level . 67 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Point . 49
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 370
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Recommended Pressures . 371
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Inside Mirror . 114
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Inspection, Tire . 372
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 79
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Instruments and Controls . 59
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Interior Lights . 126
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Introduction . i
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iPod . 177, 235 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 406
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Lane Change, Signaling . 76
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 44
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 359
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Indicator . 66
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Parking . 76
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Turn Signal . 76
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Load Limits . 305
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
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Childproof Door . 91
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Fuel Fill Door . 295
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Glove Box . 120, 121
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Power Door . 85
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Tailgate . 95
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Low Coolant Level . 298
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
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Lower Anchors . 44
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 304
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 309
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Maintenance . 339
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Minder . 341-347
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Main Items and Sub Items . 347
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 346
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Minder Indicator . 67
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Saf ety . 340
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 395
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Meters, Gauges . 61, 68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 294
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 114
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 303
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Moonroof . 113
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MP3 . 150, 168, 207
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Neutral Gear Position . 317
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New Vehicle Break-in . 294
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 294
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Odometer . 71
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Of f -Highway Driving . 336
Oil
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Change, How to . 350
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Change, When to . 341
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Checking Engine . 298
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 349
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 416
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Outside Mirrors . 115
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 71
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Overheating, Engine . 392
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
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Oxygenated Fuels . 294
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Panel Brightness Control . 79 ........................
Park Gear Position . 316
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Parking . 320
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Parking Brake . 81
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 62, 396
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Parking Lights . 76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 320
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 33
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PC card . 222
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PC card Error Messages . 234
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PGM-FI System . 417
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Pollen Filter . 366
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Power Door Locks . 85
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Power Seats . 97
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Power Socket Locations . 123
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Power Steering Fluid . 358
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Power Windows . 112
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Preparing to Drive . 313
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 354
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Operation . 75
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 81
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Alignment and Balance . 373
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Wrench, Nut . 386
Windows
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Auto Reverse . 112
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Operating the Power . 112
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Rear, Def ogger . 80
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 75
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Def roster . 134, 139
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Washers . 75
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 367
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Operation . 75
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WMA . 151, 168, 207
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Worn Tires . 372
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 403
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XM
Satellite Radio . 161, 200 U.S. only
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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Adjust the Seat-Backs
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Protecting A dults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
13
Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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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 . 60............................
Instrument Panel . 61 ..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 68
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Inf ormation Display . 69
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Trip Meter . 69
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Instant Fuel Economy . 70
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Average Fuel Economy . 70
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Range . 70
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Odometer . 71
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Fuel Gauge . 71
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 71
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
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Maintenance Minder . 73
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 74
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 75
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 79
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Hazard Warning Button . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 80
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Parking Brake . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 81
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Keys and Locks . 82
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Ignition Switch . 84 ......................................
Door Locks . 85
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Power Door Locks . 85
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Remote Transmitter . 92
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Tailgate . 95
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Seats . 97
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Seat Heaters . 111
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Power Windows . 112
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Moonroof . 113
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Mirrors . 114
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Interior Convenience Items . 116
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Center Table . 120
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Lower Glove Box . 120
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Upper Glove Box . 121
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Vanity Mirror . 121
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Sun Visor . 122
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Sunglasses Holder . 122
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Conversation Mirror . 123
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Console Compartment . 124
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Coat Hook . 125
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Seat Under Tray . 125
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Interior Lights . 126
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
74
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SHIFT LEVER
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.325)
(P.255)
(P.81)
(P.269) (P.81)
(P.123)
(P.266) (P.115)
(P.80)
(P.315)
(P.194)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.79)
(P.33)
(P.145, 157)
AUDIO SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
(P.76)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.79)WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.75)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.111)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115)
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
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Because your vehicle rides higher
of f the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a signif icantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible. Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof .
Do not modif y your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle.
Your vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Your vehicle is equipped with a f our-
wheel drive (4WD) system. When
the system senses a loss of front-
wheel traction, it automatically
transf ers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
traction and mobility.
Four-wheel drive models
See page f or of f -highway drivingguidelines. 336
Driving Guidelines
312
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