tires HONDA PILOT 2003 1.G Owner's Guide

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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
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. Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
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.
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.Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
New Car Limited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Replacement Part s L imit ed
Warranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Accessory Limited WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions375

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Accessories and Modif ications . 223
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Accessories .223
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Additional Safety Precaution . 224
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Modif ications .224
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Additives, Engine Oil . 284
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 50
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Air Cleaner Element .297
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Air Conditioning System . 118,130
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Maintenance .306
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Rear A/C Control .135
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Usage .118, 130
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 120,128
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Air Pressure, Tires .308
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Alcohol in Gasoline .366
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 327
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Antif reeze .287
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .63, 243
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Operation .242
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 153
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81..........................
Appearance Care .325
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Audio System . 137,153,168
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 48
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 73
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Automatic Speed Control . 207
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Automatic Transmission . 233
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Capacity, Fluid .362
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Checking Fluid Level . 293
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Shif ting .234
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 233
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Shif t Lever Positions . 234
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Shif t Lock Release . 236
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 348
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Jump Starting .343
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Maintenance .302
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Specif ications .363
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Bef ore Driving .215
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Belts,Seat .8,46
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Beverage Holders .105
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Body Repairs .332 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 242
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Break-in, New Linings . 216
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Fluid .295
....................
Bulb Replacement .320
.......................................
Parking .104
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System Indicator . 63,351
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Wear Indicators .241
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Braking System .241
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 216
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights .72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .321
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Brake Lights .320
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Cargo Area Light .323
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Front Parking Lights . 318
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Front Side Marker Lights . 319
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Headlights .317
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Individual Map Lights . 322
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License Plate Light . 321
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Rear Bulbs .320
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Specif ications .363
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Turn Signal Lights . 318,320
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Bulbs, Halogen .317
Index
A
B
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Parking .240
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Parking Brake .104
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 370
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PGM-FI System .369
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Power Seat Adjustments . 89
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .44 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 376
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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
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 46
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Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .48
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Cleaning .329
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
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Maintenance .49
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 62
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System Components . 46
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .137, 153,168
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Rear A/C Unit .135 ........
Rear Entertainment System . 190
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 320
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 92
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Reclining the Third Seat . 92
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Audio Controls . 188
.......................
Remote Transmitter .84
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 297
.......................................
Coolant .289
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Engine Oil and Filter . 285
..........................................
Fuses .353
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Light Bulbs .317
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Schedule .274, 276
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Spark Plugs .299
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Timing Belt .308
...........................................
Tires .312
.............................
Wiper Blades .304
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .49
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 221
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Reverse Gear Position . 235................................
Rotation, Tire .311
Index
S
R
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Tachometer .67
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 320
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
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Tape Player . 149,160,178
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Emissions Control Systems . 368
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Oxygenated Fuels .366
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .370
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 48
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 371
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Thef t Protection .189
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 370
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Timing Belt .308
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Seats .89
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Folding the Second Seat . 94
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Folding the Third Seat . 95
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Head Restraints .93
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Reclining the Second Seat . 92
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Reclining the Third Seat . 92
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Serial Number .360
...........................
Service Intervals .272
...........................
Service Manual .377
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Service Station Procedures . 217
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .234
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 233
........................
Shif t Lock Release .236
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .319
...............................
Signaling Turns .74
.....................................
Snow Tires .314
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
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Sound System . 137,153,168
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .334
............................
Specif ications .363
....................................
Spark Plugs .301
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Specif ications Charts . 362................................
Speed Control .207
...................................
Speedometer .67
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 50
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 53
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .50
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 52
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SRS Components .50
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SRS Service .55
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SRS Indicator .53 ,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .232
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .232
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With a Dead Battery . 343
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State Emissions Testing . 371
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...
Stereo Sound System . 137,153,168
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Storing Your Vehicle .324
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Sunglasses Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109 Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing .55
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SRS Indicator .53 ,62
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System Components . 50
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Synthetic Oil .284
Index
T
VII

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Tire Chains .314
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 335
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Tires .308
..............................
Air Pressure .308
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Balancing .311
.........................
Checking Wear .310
..........................
Compact Spare .334
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 364
......................................
Inf lation .308
..................................
Inspection .310
...................................
Replacing .312
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Rotating .311
...........................................
Snow .314
............................
Specif ications .363
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Tire Chains .314
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .247
................
Emergency Wrecker . 358
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .259
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 293
...........................
Fluid Selection .293
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Identif ication Number . 360
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Shif ting the Automatic . 233
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Treadwear .364 .......................................
Trip Meter .68
....................................
Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 335
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Underside, Cleaning .331
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .333
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 364
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Unleaded Gasoline .216
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Upholstery Cleaning .328
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 286
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Vanity Mirror .109
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 226
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Vehicle Dimensions .362
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 360
.............................
Vehicle Storage .324
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Ventilation .123
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VIN .360
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .329
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Viscosity, Oil .284
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .238 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
..................
Warranty Coverages .375
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
............................
Level Indicator .65
.....................................
Operation .76
.........................................
Washing .326
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 327
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
............
Alignment and Balance . 311
..........................
Compact Spare .334
......................................
Wrench .337
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .330
..................
Operating the Power . 99
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .330
...........................
Def roster .125, 133
.......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .304
Index
V W
U
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Operation .74
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Worn Tires .310
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 358
: U.S. and Canada only
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