ect HONDA ODYSSEY 2003 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owners Manual

Customer Relations................................
Inf ormation .398
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Warranty Coverages .399
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .400
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Authorized Manuals .401
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions397

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belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. genuine 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 manual
f or details. 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.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.Seat Belt L imit ed Warrant y
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit ed Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions399

To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Saf ety Hotline toll-f ree
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other inf ormation about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions400

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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .334, 335
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Specif ications .387
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Turn Signal Lights . 333
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Bulbs, Halogen .332
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 83
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 400
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 87
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Cancel Button .237
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Capacities Chart .386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 66
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Cargo Area Light .141
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Cargo Hooks .256
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Cargo Net .256
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Carrying Cargo .253
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .198
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Operation . 174,195,209
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 177,191,214
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CD Player .177, 189,212
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Center Pocket .136
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Center Table .130
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Certif ication Label .384
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Chains .329 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .299
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When to .288
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Changing a Flat Tire .353
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Changing Engine Coolant . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 72,370
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
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Child Saf ety .24
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Child Seats .30
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Cleaner Element, Air . 311
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .345
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Carpeting .346
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Exterior .344
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Fabric .347
.......................................
Interior .346
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Leather .347
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Seat Belts .347
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Vinyl .347
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Windows .348
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Climate Control System . 152
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Clock, Setting the .130
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Coat Hook .137 .....................
Code, Audio System .200
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CO in the Exhaust .392
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Coin Holder .136
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
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Compact Spare .352
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Consumer Inf ormation . 398
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Controls, Instruments and . 69
Coolant ........................................
Adding .301
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Checking .249
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Proper Solution .301
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Replacing .303
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Temperature Gauge . 79
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Corrosion Protection .349
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .392
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Cruise Control Operation . 235
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 398
Index
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Def rosting.............
the Windows . 149,159,164
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Dimensions .386
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Dimming the Headlights . 82
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 307
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Engine Oil .248
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Directional Signals .84
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 266
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Disposal of Used Oil .300
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 92
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Lockout Prevention . 93
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Manual Sliding Doors . 101
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Monitor Light .75
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Power Door Locks .92
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Power Sliding Doors . 103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Drive Belts .322
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .257
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Economy .250
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In Bad Weather .272
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In Foreign Countries . 391
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 322
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DVD Player .217 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning .347
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Fan, Interior . 144,157,162
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .143
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .311
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Dust and Pollen .322
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Oil .299
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 87
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
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Economy, Fuel .250
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Emergencies on the Road . 351
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Battery, Jump Starting . 364
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Brake System Indicator . 373
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
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Charging System Indicator . 370
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Checking the Fuses . 374
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 369
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 371
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Overheated Engine . 366
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Emergency Brake .129
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Emergency Flashers .87
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Emergency Towing .380
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Emissions Controls .392
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Emissions Testing, State . 395
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 79
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Drive Belts .322
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Engine Speed Limiter . 263
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .72, 371
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 72,369
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 297
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Overheating .366 ............................
Specif ications .387
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Starting .259
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Ethanol in Gasoline .390
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 392
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Exhaust Fumes .66
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .393
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .22
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 344
Index
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CONT INUED
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Label, Certif ication .384
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Lane Change, Signaling . 84
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorge System . 48
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Light Control Switch .139
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .332
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Indicator .71
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Interior .139
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Parking .82
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Turn Signal .84
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Load Limits .254, 274
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 91
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 91
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Fuel Fill Door .245
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Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 93
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Power Door .92
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Sliding Doors .101, 103 ........................................
Tailgate .98
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Low Coolant Level .249
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Low Fuel Indicator .77
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 72,369
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Lower Anchors .48
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 386
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Luggage .253
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Maintenance .283
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 295
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Record .293-294
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Required Indicator .80
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Saf ety .284
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Schedule .286-292
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 64,371
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Manual Sliding Doors . 101
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Meters, Gauges .78
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Methanol in Gasoline . 390
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Mirrors, Adjusting .128
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .117
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 356
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Jack, Tire .354
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Jump Starting .364 ..................................................
Keys .89
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Switch .91
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Timing Control System . 393
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Immobilizer System .90
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 71
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Individual Map Lights . 141
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .30
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 323
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Inside Mirror .128
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Inspection, Tire .325
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Instrument Panel .2 ,70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 83
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Interior Cleaning .346
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Interior Lights .139
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Introduction .i
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 262
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New Vehicle Break-in . 244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 384
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 244
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Odometer .78
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Odometer, Trip .79
Oil ........................
Change, How to .299
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Change, When to .288
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Checking Engine .248
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Pressure Indicator . 72,369
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .298
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 92
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .392
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 391
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Outside Mirrors .128
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Overheating, Engine .366
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 295.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .390
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Radiator Overheating . 366
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Radio/CD Sound System . 181,201
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Readiness Codes .372
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Rear A/C Unit .166
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Rear Compartment .135
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Rear Entertainment System . 217
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .334, 335
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Rear View Mirror .128
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Rear Window Def ogger . 87
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Rear Windows .127
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 86
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 111,114
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Reclining the Second Seats . 111
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Reclining the Third Seat . 111
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Reminder Lights .71
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Paint Touch-up .345
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Panel Brightness Control . 83
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Park Gear Position .261
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Parking .265
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Parking Brake .129
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 72,373
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Parking Lights .82
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 265
Passenger Airbag Cutof f .......................................
Indicator .62
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PGM-FI System .393
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Polishing and Waxing . 345
Power Sliding Doors ...............................
Indicator .75, 108
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Operation .103
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Switches .104
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 22
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 22........................
Protecting Children .24
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Protecting Inf ants .34
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Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Protecting Small Children . 38
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .48
Index
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Remote Audio Controls . 199
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Remote Control .223
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Remote Transmitter .94
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .119
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 311
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Engine Coolant .303
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Engine Oil and Filter . 299
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Fuses .375
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Light Bulbs .332
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Schedule .286
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Spark Plugs .313
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Timing Belt .323
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Tires .327
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Wiper Blades .319
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .53
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 249,301
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Reverse Gear Position . 262
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Rotation, Tire .326
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Saf ety Belts .8, 50 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 67
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 50
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Additional Information . 50
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .52
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Cleaning .347
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .50
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Maintenance .53
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .50, 73
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Replacement .53
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System Components . 50
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Use During Pregnancy . 22
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
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Seat Heaters .123
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Seats .109
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Adjustments .110
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 114 .............
Folding the Third Seat . 120
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Head Restraints .115
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Manual Height Adjustment . 112
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Passenger Seating .109
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Reclining the Second Seat . 111
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Reclining the Third Seat . 111
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Removing the Second Seats . 119
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Third Seat Access .116
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Security System .234
Sensors Front Passenger’s Weight .....................................
Sensors .57
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor . 56
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Serial Number .384
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Service Intervals .288
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Service Manual .401
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Service Station Procedures . 245
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 260
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Shif t Lock Release .263
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Side Airbags .10, 59
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Cutoff Indicator .60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .333
Index
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