fuel HONDA FIT 2008 1.G User Guide

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Fuel economy is not a f ixed number.
It varies based on driving conditions,
driving habits and vehicle condition.
Theref ore, it is not possible f or one
set of estimates to predict f uel
economy precisely f or all drivers in
all environments.
Provides an estimated annual f uel
cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost
pergallon(basedonEPAfuelcost
data) divided by the combined f uel
economy.
For more inf ormation on f uel
economy ratings and factors that
af f ect f uel economy, visit(Canada: Visit
)
Represents urban
driving in a vehicle in light traf f ic. A
range of miles per gallon achieved is
also provided.
The EPA f uel economy estimates
shownintheexampletotheright
are a usef ul tool f or comparison
when buying a vehicle. EPA
estimates include:
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
f uel economy f or other vehicles in
the class.
Represents a
mixture of rural and interstate
driving, in a warmed-up vehicle,
typical of longer trips in f ree-f lowing
traf f ic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.
www.
fueleconomy.gov www. vehicles.gc.ca
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates Comparison.
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
City MPG Combined Fuel Economy
Highway MPG
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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Combined Fuel
Economy (Sample U.S. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual
Fuel Cost
City MPG Highway MPG
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
An under-inf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles. 1)
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3)
4)
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Plan and combine trips
Calculating Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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Miles per Gallon
100 Kilometers
Gallons
of fuel
Miles
driven
Liter Lper
100 km
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Maintenance Minder
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:See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
If the message, ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of maintenance message in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission fluid
changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T only)
If you tow a FIT behind a motorhome, the
transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
(For A/T only)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance Minder
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equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures.
Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation. If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Youshoulduseyourowntire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier f or you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
f or punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
: If equipped 170
Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
Maint enance
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If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malf unction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving. If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It takes at
least three days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more information (see page ).
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Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Codes Emissions T esting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
231
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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No. Circuits Protected No.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Back Up Light
Not Used
MET ER
Turn Light
Not Used
Front Wipers
SRS
Daytime Running Light
Rear Defogger 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
10 A
10 A
10 A
30 A
10 A
(7.5 A) 20 A 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
(7.5 A) (10 A)
(20 A) 10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
(20 A) 20 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A HAC
Fuel Pump
Rear Wiper
SRS
IGP
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
TPMS
Daytime Running Light
Not Used
Not Used
Fog Light
Small Light
LAF
Not Used
ABS
Radio
ACC Socket
Power Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
LAF
DBW
Ignition Coil
1 : If equipped 2 : Canadian models
2 1
2
1
1
Fuse Locations
236
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Seating CapacitiesCapacities
157.4 in (3,999 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.2 in (1,682 mm)
60.0 in (1,524 mm)
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 10.8 US gal (41
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
6.3 US qt (6.0
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.43 US gal (5.4)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
0.98 US gal (3.7)
3.6 US qt (3.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs SKJ20DR-M13
IZFR6K-1310.4 : 1
91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
)
2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear Fuel tank
Engine oil
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoirApprox.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
1
2
2
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Cargo .146
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Cargo, How to Carry .146
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Carrying Cargo .146
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .124
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CD Error Messages .123
.......................................
CD Player .114
.................................
Center Pocket .97
........................
Certif ication Label .242
.................................
Chains, Tires .214
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .219
.................................
Changing Oil .188
........................................
How to .188
......................................
When to .179
...
Charging System Indicator .60,230
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .153
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
..............................
Booster Seats .50
.............................
Child Seats .34,41
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Important Saf ety Reminders .34
..........................................
Inf ants .39
............................
Large Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40 .........................................
Tethers .47
...........................
Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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Child Seats .34,41
.........................................
LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .47
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .203
....................
Cleaning the Wheels .208
..............................................
Clock .129
...................................
Clutch Fluid .195
........................
CO in the Exhaust .251
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Cold Weather, Starting in .154
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Consumer Inf ormation .258
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
........................................
Adding .190
....................................
Checking .140
.........................
Proper Solution .190
...............
Temperature Indicator .63
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator .65
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Cruise Control Operation .131
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Cup Holders .98
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Customer Service Of f ice .258 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,58
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Daytime Running Lights .73
Daytime Running Lights
...................................
Indicator .65
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Dead Battery .226
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .260
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .105
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Dimensions .244
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Dimming the Headlights .72,73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .193
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Engine Oil .139
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .167
.......................................
Disc Care .124
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Disc Player Error Messages .123
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Disposal of Used Oil .189
Doors
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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Power Door Locks .79
Index
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .155
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .151
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Economy .141
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Driving Guidelines .152
Driving with the Paddle
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Shif ters .162
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205
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Economy, Fuel .141
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Emergencies .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .226
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Brake System Indicator .232
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .230
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Checking the Fuses .234
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
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Jump Starting .226
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .230
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Overheated Engine .228
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Towing .238 ...........................
Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .238
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Emissions Controls .251
........................
Emissions Testing .254
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .190
Coolant Temperature
...................................
Indicator .63
.........................
If It Won’t Start .224
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .231
.......................................
Oil Lif e .179
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,230
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Oil, What Kind to Use .187
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Overheating .228
............................
Specif ications .244
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Speed Limiter .156,160
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Starting .154
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Ethanol in Gasoline .136
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .251
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .103
.........................................
Features .101
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Filling the Fuel Tank .137
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .205
...............................................
Oil .188
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .193
..........................................
Brake .195
.........................................
Clutch .195
..............
Manual Transmission .194
..................
Windshield Washer .192
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Folding the Rear Seat Down .91
...............
Folding the Rear Seat Up .90
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat
......................................
Adjusting .86
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Airbags .9,25
Index
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INDEX
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