service indicator HONDA ODYSSEY 2002 RA6-RA9 / 2.G Owners Manual

2002 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 61
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 131
How t o operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
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231
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new ve hicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 245
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance ........................................................................\
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271
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
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329
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ........................................................................\
....................................... 337
This section covers several prob lems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information ........................................................................\
....................................................... 367
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................381
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) ........................................................................\
....................................... 385
How t o order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need wh en you pull up to the fuel pump.

This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain inf ants
and children in your vehicle..........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .9
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Door Locks .10
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Protecting Adults .12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12 ............
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts .15
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6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 19
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Protecting Children .22
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .22
Children Should Sit in the Back ...........................................
Seat .23
The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to ...............................
Children .24
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .26
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .26
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Additional Safety Precautions . 27
General Guidelines f or Using ...............................
Child Seats .28
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Small Children . 37 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 41
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .47
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts .49
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Seat Belt System Components . 49
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
Automatic Seat Belt .............................
Tensionners .51
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 52
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .53
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SRS Components .53
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .53
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .55
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .55
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 56
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Airbag Service .58
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Additional Safety Precautions . 58
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
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Saf ety Labels .60
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety5

Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, park
with that side closest to the
service station pumps.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Bef ore ref ueling, make sure the rear
sliding door on the driver’s side is
closed. 1.
2.
CONT INUED
Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
233
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.Shift to Park or Neutral and set
the parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks several
times. If you do not properly
tighten the cap, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may come on (see
page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Your vehicle has an on-board
ref ueling vapor recovery system to
help keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. If the fuel
pump keeps clicking of f even though
the tank is not full, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer. 1.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Opening the Hood
234
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This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, cruise
control, etc. Try not to use other
electrically-operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running and take extra care not to
stall it. Starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed355
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the
vehicle begins to slow down, and you
will have to press harder on the
pedal. The distance needed to stop
will be much longer. If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the vehicle’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
f luid level is low, take the vehicle to
your dealer and have the brake
system inspected f or leaks or worn
brake pads. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. If the ABS indicator and the TCS
indicator come on with this indicator,
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
296
265Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Brake System Indicator
358
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CONT INUED
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 298
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Coolant .291
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Engine Oil and Filter . 287
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Fuses .360
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Light Bulbs .318
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Schedule .274
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Spark Plugs .300
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Timing Belt .309
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Tires .313
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Wiper Blades .305
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .52
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 237
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Reverse Gear Position . 250
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Rotation, Tire .312
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Saf ety Belts .8, 49
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 384
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Saf ety Features .7
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Air bags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8 .....................
Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 60
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 49
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Additional Information . 49
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .51
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Cleaning .333
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
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Maintenance .52
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .49, 64
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System Components . 49
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .112
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Seats .98
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Adjustments .99
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 103
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Folding the Third Seat . 109
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Head Restraints .104
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Manual Height Adjustment . 101
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Passenger Seating .98
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Reclining the Second Seat . 100
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Reclining the Third Seat . 100
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Removing the Second Seats . 108.....................
Third Seat Access .105
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Security System .221
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Serial Number .368
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Service Intervals .276
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Service Manual .385
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Service Station Procedures . 233
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Setting the Clock .118
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
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Shif t Lock Release .251
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Side Airbags .55
How The Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .56
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 55
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .319
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Signaling Turns .74
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Sliding Doors .91
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Snow Tires .315
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 330
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Sound System . 157,169,189
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .338
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Specif ications .371
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Spark Plugs .300
Index
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Specif ications Charts . 370
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Speed Control .222
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Speedometer .68
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 53
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Additional Safety Precautions . 58
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .51
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 55
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How Your Airbags Work . 53
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SRS Components .53
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SRS Service .58
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SRS Indicator .55 ,65
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .247
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .247
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With a Dead Battery . 349
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State Emissions Testing . 379
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 351
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 157,169,189
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Storing Your Vehicle .327
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Storage Box .125
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Sunglasses Holder .122 ........................................
Sun Visor .123
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .58
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SRS Indicator .55 ,65
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System Components . 53
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Synthetic Oil .286
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Tachometer .68
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Tailgate .88
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Opening the .88
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Open Monitor Light . 66
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .........................................
in .320, 321
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337
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Tape Player . 162,183,197
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 376
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Oxygenated Fuels .374
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .378
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 51
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Thef t Protection .188 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 378
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Time, Setting the .118
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Timing Belt .309
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Tire Chains .315
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 339
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Tires .309
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Air Pressure .309
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Balancing .312
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Checking Wear .311
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Compact Spare .338
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Inf lation .309
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Inspection .311
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Replacing .313
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Rotating .312
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Snow .315
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Specif ications .371
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Tire Chains .315
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .262
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Emergency Wrecker . 365
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 257
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 295
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Fluid Selection .295
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Identif ication Number . 368
Index
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