lights HONDA ELEMENT 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
223
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
4CP
8W
5W
18 W (21 CP)
21/5 W
21 W P215/70R16 99S1°50’
1°
0°13’
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
45 AH/20 HR
12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Capacity Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
See page
215or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 216or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
Spare

CONT INUED
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Accessories .128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .69
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Additives, Engine Oil . 171
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 91
............................................
Usage .91
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .188
.........................
Normal Driving .188
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 148
...................................
Operation .147 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 116
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat .74
..................................
Audio System .94
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 119
..............
Automatic Transmission . 141
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Capacity, Fluid .222
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 175
.......................................
Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 141
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 144
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Auxiliary Input Jack .112
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 209
............................
Jump Starting .205
..............................
Maintenance .193
............................
Specif ications .223
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Bef ore Driving .121
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Belts, Seat .10, 20
...........................
Beverage Holders .87 ...................................
Body Panels .178
..................................
Booster Seats .45
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement .179
...........................................
Fluid .177
.........................................
Parking .83
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System Indicator . 54,211
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Wear Indicators .147
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Braking System .146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights .62
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .182
..............................
Brake Lights .182
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Front Parking Lights . 180
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Front Side Marker Lights . 181
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Headlights .179
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Specif ications .223
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Turn Signal Lights . 180
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Bulbs, Halogen .179
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Bungee Cords .133
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Capacities Chart .222
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carring Cargo .130
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .113
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CD Changer .112
.......................
CD Error Message .114
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CD Changer Error Message . 115
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CD Player .106
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Ceiling Pocket .86
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Certif ication Label .220
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Chains .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .197
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Changing Oil .171
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How to .171
......................................
When to .165
...
Charging System Indicator . 54,209
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 137
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 178..............................................
Clock .117
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Clock, Setting the .117
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Clutch Fluid .177
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CO in the Exhaust .227
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 138
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Compact Spare .196
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Consumer Inf ormation . 234
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .173
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Checking .126
.........................
Proper Solution .173
...................
Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .227
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 119
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Customer Service Of f ice . 234
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
Daytime Running Lights ...................................
Indicator .56
.................................
Dead Battery .205 ............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 236
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions .222
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 175
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Engine Oil .126
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Directional Signals .62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 147
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Disposal of Used Oil .172
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks .70
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .139
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .135
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Economy .127
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Driving Guidelines .136
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 185
Index
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Gas Station Procedures . 124
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 141
..............
Manual Transmission . 139
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Glove Box .87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 179
................................................
Hatch .71
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .179
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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High Beam Indicator . 56
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Reminder Beeper .62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 179
...................................
Turning on .62
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Head Restraints .75
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Heating and Cooling .90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 138
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High-Low Beam Switch . 62
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 125..............................................
Horn .5,60
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Hydraulic Clutch .177
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 220
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .65
...........................................
Switch .69
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Timing Control System . 228
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Immobilizer System .66
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
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Lower Anchors .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 187
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Normal Driving .188
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Inside Mirror .82
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Inspection, Tire .189
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Lights .88
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Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 199
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Jack, Tire .197
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Jump Starting .205
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Keys .65
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Label, Certif ication .220
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .179
.......................................
Indicator .53
.........................................
Parking .62
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Turn Signal .62
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Load Limits .131
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door .124
Index
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L
IV

CONT INUED
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .70
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Tailgate .72
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Low Coolant Level .126
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54,209
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Lower Anchors .39
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 139
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 222
.........................................
Luggage .130
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Maintenance .161
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 164
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Record .167-168
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Required Indicator .57
..........................................
Saf ety .162
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Schedule .165-166
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54,210
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Manual Transmission . 139
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Checking Fluid Level . 176
................................
Shif ting the .139
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 176
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Meters, Gauges .53, 58
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Mirrors, Adjusting .82 ...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 129
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Neutral Gear Position . 142
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New Vehicle Break-in . 122
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Normal Shif t Speeds .140
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 220
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
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Odometer .58
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Odometer, Trip .58
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Of f -Highway Driving . 157
Oil ........................
Change, How to .171
......................
Change, When to .165
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Checking Engine .126
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Pressure Indicator . 54,209
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .170
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .227 ..............................
Outside Mirrors .82
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Overdrive .143
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Overheating, Engine .207
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 164
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position .141
...........................................
Parking .145
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Parking Brake .83
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 54,211
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Parking Lights .62
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 145
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Playing a Disc .106
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 94
Playing the XM Satellite ..........................................
Radio .100
.............................
PGM-FI System .228
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Power Socket Locations . 87
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Power Windows .81
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Power Door Locks .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Index
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INDEX
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Radiator Overheating . 207
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Radio/CD Sound System . 94
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Readiness Codes .230
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Rear Doors .70
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 182
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Rear Seat Access .75
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Rear Seat, Folding .77
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Rear View Mirror .82
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Rear Window Def ogger . 63
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 61
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 73
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 140
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Reminder Lights .53
...............
Removing the Rear Seats . 79
.......................
Remote Transmitter .67 Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 185
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Engine Oil and Filter . 171
..........................................
Fuses .212
................................
Light Bulbs .179
....................................
Schedule .165
...........................................
Tires .187
.............................
Wiper Blades .186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .126, 173
...............................
Restraint, Child .30
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 142
...........................
Reverse Lockout .144
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Roof Rack .132
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Rotation, Tire .190
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Saf ety Belts .10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 236
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .100
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Seat Belts .10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
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Maintenance .21
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Reminder Light .20, 54
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the .73
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Serial Number .220
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Service Intervals .165
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Service Manual .237
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Service Station Procedure . 124
..........................
Setting the Clock .117
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
........................
Shif t Lock Release .144
....................................
Side Airbags .26
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Cutoff Indicator .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .181
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Signaling Turns .62
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Skylight .83
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .30
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .35
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Protecting Larger Children . 44
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Using Booster Seat .45
Index
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CONT INUED
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Snow Tires .191
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Sound System .94
......................................
Spare Tire .196
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Inf lating .196
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Specif ications .223
....................
Specif ications Charts . 222
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Speed Control .119
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .27 ,55
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
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State Emissions Testing . 230
.......................
Starting the Engine .138
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .138
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With a Dead Battery . 205
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 207Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .64
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System .94
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Storing Your Vehicle .194
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .27 ,55
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .171
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .57
.................................
Opening the .72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 182
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 195
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 227
..........
State Emissions Testing . 230
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .229
.................................
Tire Labeling .226 .......................
Temperature Gauge .59
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Thef t Protection .116
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 229
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 64
..........................
Time, Setting the .117
....................................
Tire Chains .192
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 197
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .224
...............................................
Tires .187
..............................
Air Pressure .188
.........................
Checking Wear .189
..........................
Compact Spare .196
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 224
......................................
Inf lation .187
..................................
Inspection .189
..............................
Maintenance .189
...................................
Replacing .190
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Rotating .190
...........................................
Snow .191
............................
Specif ications .223
................................
Tire Chains .192
Index
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