tires HONDA ELEMENT 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .220
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Specif ications .222
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .224
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .224
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Treadwear .224
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Traction .224
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Temperature .225
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Tire Labeling .226.......................
Emissions Controls .227
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The Clean Air Act .227
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .227
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .227
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .227
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Exhaust Emissions Controls .228
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PGM-FI System .228
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .228
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .228
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Replacement Parts .228
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .229
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State Emissions Testing .230
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
219

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Specif ications
Technical 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 page215or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 216 or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
Spare

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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
perf ormance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
Temperature A,B,C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Inf ormation
225

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture. The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
P
R
16 DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202Max Press
Max Load
215
70 99
S
Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P215/70R16 99S

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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54,209
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Jump Starting .205
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Maintenance .193
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Specif ications .223
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Bef ore Driving .123
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Belts, Seat .10,20
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Beverage Holders .87...................................
Body Panels .178
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Booster Seats .45
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .149
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Break-in, New Linings .124
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Bulb Replacement .182
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Fluid .177
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Parking .83
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System Indicator . 54,211
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Wear Indicators .149
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Braking System .148
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights .62
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .182
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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 .135
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Accessories .130
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
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Airbags, Additional Information . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Usage .91
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Air Pressure, Tires .188
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Normal Driving .188
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 150
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Operation .149 ..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 116
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat .74
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Audio System .94
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 120
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Automatic Transmission . 143
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Capacity, Fluid .222
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Checking Fluid Level . 175
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Shif ting .143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 143
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Shif t Lever Positions . 143
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Shif t Lock Release . 146
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Auxiliary Input Jack .112
Index
A
B
INDEX
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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
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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
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .61
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Reclining the Seat-Backs .73
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .142
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Reminder Lights .53
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Removing the Rear Seats .79
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Remote Transmitter .67Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .185
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Engine Oil and Filter .171
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Fuses .212
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Light Bulbs .179
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Schedule .165
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Tires .187
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Wiper Blades .186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .128,173
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Restraint, Child .30
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Reverse Gear Position .144
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Roof Rack .134
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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
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Saf ety Messages . ii................................
Satellite Radio .100
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Seat Belts .10,20
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Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
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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 .126
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Setting the Clock .117
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .143
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Shif t Lock Release .146
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Side Airbags .26
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Of f 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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Snow Tires .191
Index
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Sound System .94
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Spare Tire .196
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Inf lating .196
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Specif ications .223
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Specif ications Charts .222
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Speed Control .120
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .28
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How the SRS Indicator Works .27
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .27,55
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START (Ignition Key Position) .69
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State Emissions Testing .230
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Starting the Engine .140
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .140
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With a Dead Battery .205
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .207
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .64 .............
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
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Opening the .72
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .182
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .224
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Emissions Control Systems .227
..........
State Emissions Testing .230
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .229
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Tire Labeling .226
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Temperature Gauge .59
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Tether Anchorage Points .43 ............................
Thef t Protection .116
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .229
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .64
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Time, Setting the .117
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Tire Chains .192
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .197
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Tire Inf ormation .224
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Tires .187
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Air Pressure .188
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Checking Wear .189
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Compact Spare .196
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .224
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Inf lation .187
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Inspection .189
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Maintenance .189
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Replacing .190
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Rotating .190
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Snow .191
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Specif ications .223
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Tire Chains .192
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Tools, Tire Changing .197
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load .133
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Vehicle Dimensions .222
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .220
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Vehicle Storage .194
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Ventilation .92
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VIN .220
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Viscosity, Oil .170
Towing
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A Trailer .151
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Emergency .217
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Equipment And Accessories .153
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Weight Limit .151
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Trailer Loading .152
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Trailer Towing Tips .155
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Traction Devices .192
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .175
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .176
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Fluid Selection .175,176
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Identif ication Number .220
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Shif ting the Automatic .143
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Shif ting the Manual .141
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Treadwear .224
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Trip Meter .58
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Turn Signals .62
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .195
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .224 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .124
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .172
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .48
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Warranty Coverages .235
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .174
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Operation .61
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .64
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Alignment and Balance .189
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Nut Wrench .198Windows
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Operating the Power .81
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Rear, Def ogger .63
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .61
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Def roster .93
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Washers .174
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .186
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Operation .61
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Worn Tires .189
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .217
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