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Refer toon page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
4.
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Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
289
MAX
MIN
LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK RESERVE TANK
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If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .336
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Maintenance Minder . 337
..............................
Fluid Locations .347
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Adding Engine Oil .348
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 350
..............................
Engine Coolant .353
....................
Windshield Washers .355
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 356
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 356
....................................
Brake Fluid .357
.............................................
Lights .359
................................
Roof Antenna .369
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 369
.....................................
Floor Mats .369
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DustandPollenFilter . 370
.................................
Wiper Blades .370
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Tires .375
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 381
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Vehicle Storage .383
Maintenance
Maint enance
335
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .293
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .128
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Accessory Power Socket . 153
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Active Head Restraints . 141
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 348
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 25
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
.............................
Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
........................
SRS Components .25
..............
Air Conditioning System . 160
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .376 ................................
Ambient Meter .72
......................................
Antif reeze .353
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 326
...................................
Operation .326
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .128
..........................................
Armrest .143
................................
Audio System .166
.......................
Auto Door Locking .107
...................
Auto Door Unlocking . 108
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Auto Idle Stop .321
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 257
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 311
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .418
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 356
Paddle Shif ters in the ..............................
D Position .316
Paddle Shif ters in the ...............................
S Position .319
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Recommended Shif t Points . 320
.......................................
Shif ting .312
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .311 ................
Shif t Lever Positions . 313
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 315
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .252
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
............................
Jump Starting .396
..............................
Maintenance .381
............................
Specif ications .419
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
....................................
Belts,Seat .9,21
...........................
Beverage Holder .149
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 259
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 326
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284
....................
Bulb Replacement .365
...........................................
Fluid .357
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 325
.......................................
Parking .148
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System Indicator . 63,64,404
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Braking System .324
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .121
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .365
..............................
Brake Lights .365
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 364
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 363
.................................
Headlights .359
..........................
Parking Lights .362
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 365
............................
Specif ications .419
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .359
.........................................
Card, PC .215
.........................
Cargo Area Cover .150
..........................
Cargo Area Light .158
............................
Capacities Chart .418
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo .295
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .157
...............................
Center Pocket .155 ...................................
Center Tray .155
........................
Certif ication Label .416
............................................
Chains .379
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .387
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .350
......................................
When to .337
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Charging System Indicator . 63,402
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 302
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Child Saf ety . 38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor . 47
............................
Tether Anchor . 50
................
Childproof Door Locks . 131
.............................
Climate Control .160
.........................
Clock, Setting the .254
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CO in the Exhaust .425
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 303
..............................
Compact Spare .386
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Console Compartment . 154
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .353
....................................
Checking .289
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Proper Solution .353 ...............
Temperature Indicator . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .425
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Cruise Control Operation . 256
.........................
Customer Service .432
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 434
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 123
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Def rosting the Windows . 163
....................................
Dimensions .418
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Dimming the Headlights . 119
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 356
..................................
Engine Oil .288
........................
Directional Signals .118
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .325
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Disc Player .173, 204
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Disposal of Used Oil .352
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Doors...........
Auto Door Locking . 107,130
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Auto Door Unlocking . 108,130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Locking and Unlocking . 130
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 421
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .301
....................................
Economy .290
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 370
.......
Eco Guide Feedback Monitor . 73
Ecological Drive Assist System ..........................
(ECON Assist) .304
................................
ECON Button .124
..................................
ECON Mode .124
..............................
Economy, Fuel .290
............
Emergencies on the Road . 385
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Battery, Jump Starting . 396
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Brake System Indicator . 63,404
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 387
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
..................
Checking the Fuses . 407Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 401
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
..................
Overheated Engine . 398
.........................
Emergency Brake .148
....................
Emergency Flashers .122
...........
Emergency Hatch Opener . 137
......................
Emergency Towing .412
.......................
Emissions Controls .425
........................
Emissions Testing .428
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 353
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
.........................
If It Won’t Start .394
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .337
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,401
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 348
...............................
Overheating .398
............................
Specif ications .418
............................
Speed Limiter .314
.......................................
Starting .303
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 425...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .162
.........................................
Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .370
...............................................
Oil .350
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 122
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 387
.....................................
Floor Mats .369
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 356
..........................................
Brake .357
..................
Windshield Washer . 355
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .246
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Four-way Flashers .122
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Front Airbags .10, 25
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Maintenance .335
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Main Items and Sub Items . 342
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Minder .337
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .345
..........................................
Saf ety .336
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,403
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Meters, Gauges .61, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 284
...........................................
Mirrors .144
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Adjusting .144
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Heated .145
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MP3/WMA . 175,190,206,217,239
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Neutral Gear Position . 313
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 416
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284.........................................
Odometer .73
Oil ........................
Change, How to .350
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Change, When to .337
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Checking Engine .288
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Pressure Indicator . 62,401
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 349
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .425
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Outside Mirrors .144
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 80
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Overheating, Engine .398
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 345
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
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Paddle Shif ters .316
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Panel Brightness Control . 121
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Park Gear Position .313
...........................................
Parking .323
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Parking Brake .148
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63,404
...............................
Parking Lights .118 ..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 323
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PGM-FI System .426
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Playing the Radio . 166,198
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Playing a Disc .173, 204
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PlayinganiPod
. 181, 229
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Playing a PC Card .215
Playing a USB Flash Memory ................................
Device .188, 237
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Pollen Filter .370
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 398
.
Radio/Disc/Sound System . 166,198
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Readiness Codes . 403,428
Rear Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .365
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
.............................
Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
........................
SRS Components .25
.............................
SRS Indicator .34 ,64
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 128
.......................
Starting the Engine .303
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .303
................
With a Dead Battery . 396
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 398
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .125
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 128
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Storing Your Vehicle .383 ......................................
Sun Visors .156
Supplemental Restraint ......................................
System .25
......................................
Servicing .36
.........................
SRS Indicator .34 ,64
............
System Components . 10,25
.........................................
SVC .172, 202
..................................
Synthetic Oil .349
Taillights, Changing ..........................................
Bulbs .365
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 385
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 425
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
..........
State Emissions Testing . 428
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .427
...................
Temperature Indicator . 67
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
............................
Thef t Protection .253
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 427Tighten Fuel
.............................
Cap Message .286
..........................
Time, Setting the .254
....................................
Tire Chains .379
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 387
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .420
.................................
Tire Labeling .421
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 328,423
.............................
Check TPMS .329
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .66, 328
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .423
...............................................
Tires .375
..............................
Air Pressure .376
........................................
Chains .379
.........................
Checking Wear .377
..........................
Compact Spare .386
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
......................................
Inf lation .375
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Inspection .376
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Maintenance .377
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Replacing .378
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Rotating .378
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Service Lif e .377
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Tires...........................................
Snow .379
............................
Specif ications .419
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Tools, Tire Changing . 388
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
..................
Emergency Towing . 412
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .356
...........................
Fluid Selection .356
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Identif ication Number . 417
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 312
.....................................
Treadwear .377
.................................
Trip Meter .78, 79
..................................
Turn Signals .119
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .385
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 420
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .284
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 191,240
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 189,238
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 352................................
Vanity Mirror .156
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 296
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .418
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 416
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .332
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,332
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VSA Of f Switch .333
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,332
.............................
Vehicle Storage .383
.....................................
Ventilation .163
.................................................
VIN .416
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .349
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages .433
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 355
...................................
Operation .117
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 125 ............
Alignment and Balance . 377
.....................................
Cleaning .380
..........................
Compact Spare .386
...............................
Nut Wrench .388
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .147
................
Operating the Power . 146
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .163
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .117
...................................
Def roster .164
.....................................
Washers .117
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .370
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Operation .117
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Worn Tires .376
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 413
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