heating HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G User Guide

To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When you switch to , f rom or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow f eels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3. 4.5.
To Defog and Defrost
To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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On vehicles with navigation systemThe automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. Turn the dial of
the appropriate temperature control
clockwisetoincreasethe
temperature of airf low. Turn the dial
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
When the indicator in the dual
button is on, the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
).
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the driver’s side
temperature control dial. You will
see AUTO and the selected
temperature in the display. You
can also set the passenger’s side
temperature by turning the
passenger’s side dial.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
1. 2.
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the airf low
from the heating and cooling
system/climate control system
becomeslessthanusual.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps the f loor mats
f rom sliding f orward, possibly
interf ering with the pedals, or
backwards, making the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective. Dust and Pollen Filter
A udio A ntenna
Floor Mats
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter
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ANCHOR
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes.
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CONT INUED
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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D3 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 . 397
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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
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Floor Mats . 366
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Fluids..........
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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Folding Rear Seat . 105, 107
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Four-way Flashers . 79
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Front Airbags . 10, 25
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 97, 98
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Heaters . 111
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Airbags . 10, 25
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Fuel . 294
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
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Fill Door and Cap . 295
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Oxygenated . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Fuses, Checking the . 397
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 299 .........................................
Gasoline . 294
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Gas Station Procedures . 295
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel . 71
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Glove Box . 120, 121
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 306, 330
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
Headlights
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Aiming . 359
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359 ...................................
Turning on . 76
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Head Restraints . 101
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Heated Mirrors . 115
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Heater, Seat . 111
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Heating and Cooling . 130
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High Beam Lever . 76
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Hood, Opening the . 297
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Horn .4,74
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406
Ignition
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Keys . 82
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Switch . 84
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Timing Control System . 417
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Interior Care . 379
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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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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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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, 167, 207
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Protecting Children . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 41
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 49
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Using LATCH . 44
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Protecting Your Discs . 252
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Radiator Overheating . 392
Radio/Disc Sound
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System . 145, 157, 194
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Radio Thef t Protection . 258
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Readiness Codes . 419
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 357
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 362
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Rear Seat, Folding . 105, 107
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Rear View Mirror . 114
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Rear Window Def ogger . 80
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 97, 98, 99
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Ref ueling . 295
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Reminder Indicators . 62
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Remote Transmitter . 92 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 366
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Engine Oil and Filter . 350
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Fuses . 397
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Light Bulbs . 359
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Schedule . 341
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Tires . 374
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Wiper Blades . 367
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 424
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 298, 352
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Restraint, Child . 35
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Reverse Gear Position . 316
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Roof Rack . 307
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Rotation, Tire . 373
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Saf ety Belts . 9, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 424
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Saf ety Features . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56 ..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 9, 15
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Additional Information . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Cleaning . 365
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Detachable Anchor . 109
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 20
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 19, 62
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters . 111
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Seat Power Adjustment . 97
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Seats, Adjusting the . 97-99
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Select/Reset Knob . 68
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Serial Number . 406
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Service Intervals . 341
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Service Manual . 425
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Service Station Procedures . 295
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Setting the Clock . 259
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