charging HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.65) (P.63)(P.64)
(P.63)
TPMS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
(P.62, 396) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.65)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.65)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62, 394)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.67, 264)
(P.67)
(P.66)
(P.62, 395)
(P.65)
(P.62, 394)
(P.64)(P.64)(P.66)
(P.66) (P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.63)
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
2.
1.
395
394
394 396
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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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.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 382
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 388
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Jump Starting . 390
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If the Engine Overheats . 392
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 394
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Charging System Indicator . 394
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 395
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Brake System Indicator . 396
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Fuses . 397
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Fuse Locations . 401
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Emergency Towing . 403
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 4.
3.
349
403 298
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
394
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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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 . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 130, 135
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Usage . 133, 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)
...............................
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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D3 Mode . 317
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Shif ting . 315
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
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 . 257
Battery
Charging 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 . 362
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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 . 362
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Brake Lights . 362
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Front Parking Lights . 361
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Front Side Marker Lights . 361
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Headlights . 359
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High-mount Brake Light . 364
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 409
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Turn Signal Lights . 361, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 359Bluetooth
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 4, 60, 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 390
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 80
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Def rosting the Windows . 134, 139
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Detachable Anchor . 109
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Dimensions . 408
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
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Capacities Chart . 408
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo . 304
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Cargo area Light . 127
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Cargo Hooks . 309
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Carrying Cargo . 304
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Cargo, How to Carry . 304
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 252
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CD Changer . 166, 215
CD Changer Error
...........................
Messages . 176, 221
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CD Error Messages . 156, 214
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CD Player . 149, 206
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Center Pocket . 116
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Center Table . 120
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Certif ication Label . 406
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Chains, Tires . 375
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Changing Oil . 350
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How to . 350
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When to . 341
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Charging System Message . 62, 394
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 296 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 313
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Child Saf ety . 35
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 35-54
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Inf ants . 40
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 44
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Risks with Airbags . 36
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Small Children . 41
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Tethers . 49
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Warning Labels . 37
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 36
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Child Seats . 35
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LATCH . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 365
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Climate Control Sensors . 135
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Clock . 259
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CO in the Exhaust . 55, 416
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 314
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Compass . 260
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Consumer Inf ormation . 422
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Controls, Instruments and . 59 ....................
Conversation Mirror . 123
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 352
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Checking . 298
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Proper Solution . 352
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 416
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 266
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Customer Service . 422
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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
..........................
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
.....
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
...
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
................................
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
........................................
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
.........................
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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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 384
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 383
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Jump Starting . 390
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Keys . 82
Indicators
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 63, 322
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 62, 396
................
Charging System . 62, 394
.............................
Cruise Control . 64
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 65
...................................
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
................................
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
.............................
Warning . 76, 79
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VSA Of f . 64, 325
VSA (Vehicle Stability
................
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
....................
Bulb Replacement . 359
.......................................
Indicator . 62
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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
.......
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
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
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Lower Anchors . 44
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