timing belt HONDA PILOT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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 messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .228
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Maintenance Minder . 229
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Maintenance Record .236
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Fluid Locations .238
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Adding Engine Oil .239
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 240
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Engine Coolant .242
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Windshield Washers .243
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 244
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Dif f erential Oil .245
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Timing Belt .245
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Brake Fluid .246
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Power Steering Fluid . 247
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Lights .248
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Floor Mats .254
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Cleaning Seat Belts .254
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Wiper Blades .255
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Tires .257
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Checking the Battery . 262
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Vehicle Storage .263
303
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles,
replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer
towing results in higher transmission and transfer temperatures or
frequently fully loaded. This requires transmission and transfer
fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C),
in very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer,
replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer
towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid
or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the
differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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Maintenance Minder

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Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely. Tightening
torque:
The dif f erential should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
The timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
message shown on the inf ormation
display. Replaced the belt at 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in one or more of
these conditions:
Check the f luid level with the
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer, and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
VTM-4 Dif f erential Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.
6.
4WD models only
Timing Belt
Dif f erential Oil
A utomatic Transmission Fluid, Dif f erential Oil, Timing Belt
Maint enance
245
FILLER BOLT
CORRECT LEVEL
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

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Headlights .75
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Aiming .248
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Automatic Lighting Off . 76
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 75
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Low Beams, Turning on . 75
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Reminder Chime .76
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 248
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Turning on .75
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Headphones .172
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirror .93
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
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High-mount Brake Light . 253
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .180
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Hood, Opening the .188
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286Ignition
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Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 294
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Handling Inf ormation . iii
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 257
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Inside Mirror .92
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Inspection, Tire .258
Installing a Child Seat .........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Instrument Panel .5 ,61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 268
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Jack, Tire .267
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Jump Starting .272 ..................................................
Keys .79
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Label, Certif ication .286
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Lane Change, Signaling . 75
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lights .75, 102
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Bulb Replacement .248
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Indicator .61
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Parking .75
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Turn Signal .75
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Load Limits .194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .187
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Glove Box .99
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Lockout Prevention . 82
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Power Door .82
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
Index
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IV

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Radiator Overheating . 274
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Radio/CD Sound System . 115
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Readiness Codes .296
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Rear A/C Unit .113
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 147
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Rear Entertainment System . 142
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 252
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 184
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87-90
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remoto Audio Controls . 138
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Remote Control (RES) . 169
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 240
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Floor Mats .254
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Fuses .279
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Light Bulbs .248
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Minder .235
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Timing Belt .245
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Tires .259 .............................
Wiper Blades .255
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 189
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position . 201
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Rotation, Tire .259
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 302
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .254
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62 ...................
System Components . 25
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Folding the Second Seat . 89
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Folding the Third Seat . 90
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Head Restraints .91
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Reclining the Second Seat . 89
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Third Seat Access .89
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Seats, Adjusting the . 87-90
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Security System .174
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Serial Number .286
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Service Intervals .229
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Service Manual .303
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Service Station Procedures . 187
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Setting the Clock .140
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .200
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
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Shif t Lock Release .203
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .249
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Side Airbags .11, 31
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Of f Indicator .34, 63
Index
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Signaling Turns .75
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Snow Tires .260
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Sound System .115
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .266
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Specif ications .289
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Specif ications Charts . 288
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Speed Control .175
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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Airbag Service .36
How the Side Airbag Of f ........................
Indicator Work .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .33 ,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Starting the Engine .199
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .199
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With a Dead Battery . 272
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State Emissions Testing . 296
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 274Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Buttons .138, 175
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Stereo Sound System . 115
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Storing Your Vehicle .263
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Sun Visor .101
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .33 ,63
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System Components . 25
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Synthetic Oil .240
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 252
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 265
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Emissions Control Systems . 293
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State Emissions Testing . 296
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .295
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 114....................
Temperature, Outside . 71
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 23
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 296
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection .139
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 295
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Time, Setting the .140
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 78
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Timing Belt .245
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Tire Chains .261
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .205
Index
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