timing belt HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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 inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .458
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Maintenance Minder . 459
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Fluid Locations .474
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Engine Compartment Covers . 475
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Adding Engine Oil .476
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .477
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Engine Coolant .479
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Windshield Washers .481
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 482
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 484
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 484
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Brake Fluid .485
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Power Steering Fluid . 486
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Timing Belt .486
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Lights .487
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 494
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Floor Mats .495
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Wiper Blades .496
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Tires .500
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Checking the Battery . 508
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Vehicle Storage .510
469
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
473
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 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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A B 1
2
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If the message, ‘‘SERVICE’’ 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 messages in the information 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 if they are noisy. 471
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).
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 (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. 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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NOTE :Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
If you are not sure how to add
f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicle in any of the f ollowing
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer.
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
486
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 540Ignition
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Keys .132
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Switch .135
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Timing Control System . 552
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Immobilizer System .133
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
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A/T Temp .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .69, 527
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Charging System . 68,525
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Cruise Control .76
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Cruise Main .76
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .77
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Fog Lights .76
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High Beam .76
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
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Lights On .76
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Low Fuel .78
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Low Oil Pressure . 68,525
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Low Tire Pressure .72
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
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Security System .79
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Side Airbag Of f .70 .......................................
Seat Belt .67
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SRS .70
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System Message . 75,92
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .71
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VSA Activation .71
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VSA System .71
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Individual Map Lights . 175
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 500
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INFO Buttons .85
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Inside Mirror .168
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Inspection, Tire .502
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Instrument Panel .65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
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Instruments and Controls . 63
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Integrated Sunshade .181
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Interf ace Dial .250
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Interior Lights .174
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 286
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Headlights .124
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Aiming .487
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Automatic Lighting . 125
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Daytime Running Lights . 126
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High Beam Indicator . 76
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High Beams, Turning on . 124
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Lights On Indicator .76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 124
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Reminder Chime .124
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 487
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Turning on .124
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Headphones .344
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Head Restraints .155
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Heated Mirror .170
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Heaters, Seats .162
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Heating and Cooling . 190,197
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High-Low Beam Switch . 124
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
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Hood, Opening the .401
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Horn .4,121
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Oil........................
Change, How to .477
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Change, When to .459
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Checking Engine .402
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Lif e, Engine .459
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Pressure Indicator . 68,525
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .476
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 135
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Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature . 83,88
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Overheating, Engine .523
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 471
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Oxygenated Fuels .398
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Panel Brightness Control . 129
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Park Gear Position .418
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Parking .423
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Parking Brake .167
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,527
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Parking Lights .124
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 423
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34.............................
PGM-FI System .552
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Pollen Filter .494
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Power Door Locks .136
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Power Seat Adjustments . 152
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Power Socket Locations . 177
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Power Windows .163
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 55
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 523
Radio/Disc Sound .......................
System .208, 225,251
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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RDS .211, 228,255 ...........................
Readiness Codes .554
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Rear A/C Unit .195, 202
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 319
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 490
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
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Rearview Mirror .168
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Rear Window Def ogger . 192,201
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .123
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 152,153
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Reclining the Second Seats . 157
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Reminder Indicators .67
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
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Remote Control (RES) . 320
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Remote Transmitter .148
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 477
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Fuses .529
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Light Bulbs .487
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Schedule .459
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Timing Belt .486
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Tires .503
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Wiper Blades .496
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
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Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .33 ,70
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 135
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Starting the Engine .415
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Auto Control Mode . 415
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .416
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With a Dead Battery . 521
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 523
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .131
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 135
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Buttons .309, 348,361
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 206,207,224,250
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Storage Compartment . 180
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Storing Your Vehicle .510 ........................
Sunglasses Holder .181
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Sun Visor .182
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33 ,70
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .477
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Tachometer .80
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Tailgate .142
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Glass Hatch .146
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Open Indicator .11, 93
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Opening the .142
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Power .143
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 490
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 511
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544
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Emissions Control Systems . 551
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .553
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Temperature Gauge .80
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 205
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Temperature, Outside . 88...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Tether Anchorage Points . 53
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 311
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 553
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 131
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Timing Belt .486
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Tire Chains .507
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 513
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Tire Labeling .546
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 424,548
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .72, 427
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 89,428
Index
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