heating HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 1.G User Guide

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Turn the fan on.
Press the A/C button.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to f resh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not be displayed if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents. Your vehicle has heating wires at the
bottom of the windshield to help
heat the wiper blades and the
windshield. If the outside
temperature is near f reezing, the
heater turns on automatically when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns
of f automatically when the outside
temperature is above f reezing.
This f unction helps to increase wiper
perf ormance when the wiper arms
sit in the parked position in snowy or
icy conditions.
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Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rost A utomatic Heated Wiper Zone
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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µ
Select
. The system
au tomatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator does not come on if
it was off to start with.
Select .
Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to
(passenger’s side) or below it
(driver’s side). This will send more
warm air to the windshield defroster
vents. Once the windshield is clear,
select fresh air mode to avoid
fogging the windows. The
system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at full
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the DUAL button is
on, the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display. Press the AUTO button.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
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130Dual Temperature Control
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows Using A utomatic Climate Control
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µ Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the rear vents in the
back of the center console by
moving the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
You can also adjust the amount of
airf low by turning the dial between
the vents.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ull automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
If youpressOFF,theclimatecontrol
system shuts of f .
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXLmodels
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Semi-automatic Operation
T o T urn Everything Of f Rear Ventilation
Features
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DIAL
TAB

µTo shif t to second,
pull the shif t lever towards you, then
shif t to the lower gear. This position
locks the transmission in second
gear. It does not downshif t to f irst
gear when you come to a stop.
Use second gear: For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surf ace or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
When towing a trailer on level roads
under normal driving conditions, do
not use D3. This will increase the
automatic transmission f luid
temperature and may cause
overheating.
Shif ting out of the D position will
cancel D3, and cause the D3
indicator to go out. Selecting the D
position again will resume D3, and
the indicator will come on.
Turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position turns D3 of f . To
use D3 when you restart the engine,
select the D position, and press the
D3 switch again.
TheD3indicatoralsocomesonfora
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
When D3 is on, the transmission
selects only the f irst three gears.
Use D3 f or engine braking when
going down a steep hill.
Automatic Transmission
Second (2)
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D3 INDICATOR

If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and use D3. Do not
‘‘ride’’ the brakes.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
When towing a f ixed-sided trailer
(e.g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the
trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
When towing a trailer on level roads
under normal driving conditions, do
not use D3. This will increase the
automatic transmission fluid
temperature and may cause
overheating. Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses.
Allow more time and distance f or
braking. Do not brake or turn
suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
With heavy cargo on the pickup bed,
your vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Drive more slowly and
cautiously. Loading heavy cargo
could af f ect your vehicle’s handling
and performance.
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Remember, it
takes longer to slow down and
stop when towing a trailer.
T owing Speeds and Gears
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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A non-Honda floor mat may not fit
your vehicle properly. This could
prevent the proper operation of the
folding rear seats and the passenger’s
seat weight sensors. We recommend
using genuine Honda floor mats. Do
not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats. This
filter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
info rmation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the air flow
from the heating and cooling
system/climate control system
becomeslessthanusual. Check
the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace a wiper blade: To raise the wiper arm, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and activate the wipers
(see page ). When the wipers
are in the upright position, turn
the ignition switch off to stop the
wipers in that position.
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Dust and Pollen Filter
Wiper Blades
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
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Fan, Interior .123
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Features .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank .179
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .262
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Oil .248
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .79
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Flat Tire, Changing a .275
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Economy, Fuel .183
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Emergencies .273
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Battery, Jump Starting .284
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Brake System Indicator .290
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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Charging System Indicator .288
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Checking the Fuses .291
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Hazard Warning Flashers .79
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .288
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .289
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Overheated Engine .286
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Stuck Vehicle .297
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Towing .296
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Emergency Brake .109
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Emissions Controls .307
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 289
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Oil Lif e Display .235
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 288 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .246
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Overheating .286
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Specif ications .303
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Speed Limiter .201
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Starting .196
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Engine, if it won’t start .283
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System .307
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System .308
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Daytime Running Lights .78
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Dead Battery .284
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .314
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Def rosting the Windows .127
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear .252
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Dimensions .302
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Dimming the Headlights .76
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .251
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Engine Oil .182
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Directional Signals .76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .207
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Disposal of Used Oil .248
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .64
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83, 84, 86
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Lockout Prevention .83
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .193
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Economy .183
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D3 .199
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator . 64, 94
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Operation .92 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .130
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Dust and Pollen Filter .262
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .300
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Gas Mileage, Improving .183
Gasoline
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .65
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement .178
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Gas Station Procedures .179
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .72
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .70
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Tachometer .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .213
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .213
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .198
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Glove Box .115
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .213
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Floor Mats .261
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .251
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Brake .253
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Power Steering .254
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Rear Differential .252
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Transf er Assembly .253
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Windshield Washer .250
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .140
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Folding the Rear Seats .103
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Four-way Flashers .79
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Front Seat .98
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Adjusting . 98, 100
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Airbags .23
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Heaters .104
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Fuel .178
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Fill Door and Cap .179
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement .178
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Oxygenated .178
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Fuses, Checking the .291
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 255..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Headlights . 75, 76
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Aiming .255
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Automatic Lighting Off . 77
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Control Dial .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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High Beams, Turning on . 75, 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 76
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Reminder Chime .77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 255
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Turning On .76
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Head Restraints .102
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Heated Mirrors .111
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Heaters, Seats .104
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Heating and Cooling .123
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .171
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Hood, Opening the .181
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Horn .74
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Maintenance .233
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .241 .................................
Record . 243-244
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Minder . 235-242
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Minder Indicator .67
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Saf ety .234
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 289
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 98
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Mirrors, Adjusting .111
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 185
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Moonroof .108
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .70
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Of f -Highway Driving . 227
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Of f -Road Precautions . 228
Oil ........................
Change, How to .247 ......................
Change, When to .235
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Checking Engine .182
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Filter .247
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .246
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Outside Mirrors .111
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Overheating, Engine .286
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 241
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Oxygenated Fuels .178
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Panel Brightness Control . 78
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Park Gear Position .198
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Parking .206
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Parking Brake .109
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Parking Lights .76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 309
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PGM-FI System .308
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .189
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Lights .120
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Power Seat Adjustments . 100
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Power Socket Locations . 116
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .255
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Indicator .66
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Interior .118
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .76
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Load Limits .187, 212
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door .179
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Glove Box .115
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In-Bed Trunk .95
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door .83
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Low Coolant Level .182
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Low Fuel Indicator .65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 302
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 186...................
Neutral Gear Position . 199
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 300
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guidelines .32
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .286
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 133, 142, 148
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .252
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .257
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Rear View Mirror .110
Rear View Mirror with
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Compass .168
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Rear (Back) Window .106
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 98, 100
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Remote Audio Controls .161 .......................
Remote Transmitter .89
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .247
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Fuses .291
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Light Bulbs .255
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Minder .242
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Timing Belt .254
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Tires .275
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Wiper Blades .262
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .182
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Reverse Gear Position .198
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Rotation, Tire .267
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Safety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting .314
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .13
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 11, 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM .142
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .261
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 18, 61
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats .98
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Adjusting the Seat . 98, 100
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Folding the Rear Seats . 103
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Head Restraints .102
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Heater .104
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Security System .164
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Serial Number .300
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Service Intervals .242
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 315
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Service Station Procedures . 179
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