service indicator HONDA CROSSTOUR 2012 1.G User Guide

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ). The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor. You must use
TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician. 372
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 91% 90% 81%
80% 71%
70% 61%
60% 51%
50% 41%
40% 31%
30% 21%
20% 16%
15% 11%10% 6% 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100%90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
15%
10%5%
0%
Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the inf ormation display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenance service. The remaining engine oil lif e is
shownonthedisplayaccordingto
this table:
To see the current engine oil lif e,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, then press and release
the select/reset knob repeatedly
until the engine oil lif e indicator
appears (see page ).
Based on the engine operating
conditions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage.
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Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
325
ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATORSELECT/RESET KNOB
U.S. model is shown.
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If the remaining engine oil lif e is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil lif e indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The Maintenance Minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
next to the engine oil lif e indicator.When the remaining engine oil lif e is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
same maintenance item code(s),
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
The 15 and 10 percent oil lif e
indicators remind you that your
vehicle will soon be due f or
scheduled maintenance.
Maintenance Minder
326
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the Maintenance Minder as
f ollows:Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
indicator is displayed.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
To change the inf ormation display
f rom the engine oil lif e display to the
odometer or the trip meter, press
and release the select/reset knob.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described as f ollows. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
Maintenance Minder indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.
1.
2.
331
Maintenance Minder
Resetting the Engine
Maintenance Main Items
and SubItems
328
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM(S) MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM
U.S. model is shown.
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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. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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 ).
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 ). 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.
The indicator notif ies you of low oil
pressure and does not measure the
oil level. Check your vehicle’s oil
level at each ref ueling. 1.
2.
3.
4.
288
333
397
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
386
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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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder onIf you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
342 397
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
388

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the pedal.
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .233
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CD Changer .149, 197
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Ceiling Light .121
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Certif ication Label .400
............................................
Chains .365
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Changing a Flat Tire .373
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
......................................
When to .325
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Charging System Indicator . 56,386
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 300
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
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Climate Control System . 126
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Clock .238
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,412
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 301
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Compact Spare .372
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Compass .242
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Console Compartment . 115
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Consumer Inf ormation . 416
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .337
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Checking .288
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Proper Solution .337
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Courtesy Lights .122
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .410
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 246
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Customer Service .416 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .382
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 418
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 130
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Dimensions .402
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
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Engine Oil .288
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 308
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Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Locking and Unlocking . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Tailgate............................
Open Indicator .60
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Opening the .91
Seats
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Adjusting .93
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Folding .97
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Heaters .100
............................
Security System . 241
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 135
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Serial Number .400
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Service Minder .325
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Service Manual .419
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Service Station Procedures . 283
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Setting the Clock .238
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 302
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Shif t Lock Release .305
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .365
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Sound System .134 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .372
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Specif ications .403
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Spark Plugs .402
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Control .246
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Speed Limiter .305
...................................
Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .301
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .301
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With a Dead Battery . 382
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 384
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 234,253
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Stereo Sound System . 134
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Sun Visors .117
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Sunglasses Holder .117
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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System Components . 21
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 142,189
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Synthetic Oil .334
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 371
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Emissions Control Systems . 410
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .412
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 237
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .412
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Time, Setting the .238
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Timing Belt .343
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Tire Chains .365
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 373
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Tire Inf ormation .406
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Tire Labeling .406
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 313,408
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 313
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .408
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TPMS Indicator . 59,314 ...............................................
Tires .359
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Air Pressure .360
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Chains .365
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Checking Wear .361
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Compact Spare .372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Inf lation .359
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Inspection .361
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Replacing .364
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Rotating .363
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Service Lif e .362
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Snow .365
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Specif ications .403
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Terminology .407
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Tools, Tire Changing . 373
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .316
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Emergency Wrecker . 397
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Pre-Tow Checklist .320
.............................
Weight Limit .316
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .340
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Fluid Selection .341
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Identif ication Number . 401
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Shif ting the Automatic . 302.....................................
Treadwear .361
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Trip Meter .65
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Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .371
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Unleaded Gasoline .282
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 161,171,211,222
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 168,219
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 336
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Utility Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 295
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Vehicle Dimensions .402
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 400
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