seat adjustment HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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To
use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
If
equipped.
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Your
Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4
LOCK
SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE
CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR
LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.76)
(P.161) (P.78)
(P.104)
(P.118)
(P.165)
(P.79) RESET
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79) SELECT BUTTON
(P.70)
(P.70)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
MOONROOF
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS SHIFT
LEVER
(P.108)
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.75)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.120)
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
CRUISE BUTTON
(P.165) (P.197)
(P.203)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.211)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .61
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Gauges .70
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .74
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Multi-Control Lever .75
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Headlight Control Dial .76
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Instrument Panel Brightness .78
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Hazard Warning Button .79
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .79
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Keys .80
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Immobilizer System .81
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Ignition Switch .82
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Door Locks .83
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Dual-Action Tailgate .92
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In-Bed Trunk .95
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Seats .98
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Seat Heaters .104
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Power Windows .105
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Moonroof .108
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Parking Brake .109
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Mirrors .110 .........
Interior Convenience Items .112
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Center Console .113
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Console Compartments .113
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Cargo Hooks .114
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Beverage Holders .114
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Glove Box .115
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Coat Hooks .115
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Sunglasses Holder .115
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Accessory Power Sockets .116
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Sun Visor .117
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Vanity Mirror .117
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Interior Lights .118
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Bed Lights .120
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
If equipped.
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Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
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SHIFT LEVER
CRUISE BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4
LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
BED
LIGHT SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL
LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF
SWITCH
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL RESET
BUTTON
SELECT
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.108)
(P.75) (P.120)
(P.76)
(P.165) (P.161)(P.79) (P.165)
(P.118)
(P.78)
(P.70)
(P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SEAT HEATERS
(P.104) (P.203)
(P.211) VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.197)
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The front passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.
Make all seat adjustm ents before
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desi red position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat to
make sure it is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Seats
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Make sure to pull the lever upward
or downward to its f ull range.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the lumbar
support through its f ull range.
On RTS model
On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment Driver’s Manual L umbar Support
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The
controls for the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle. Moves
the whole seat up
and forward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Moves the front of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat. Adjusts
the seat-back
angle forward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
(RTL and Canadian EXL
models)
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Power Seat A djustments
Seats
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustmen ts before you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Check that the tailgate is fully
closed when it is not used as an
exte nded pickup bed.
Vi sually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. Check
the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
ad justment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and In-Bed
Trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Wh en you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
pages and ).
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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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
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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
Index
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator . 64, 94
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Operation .92
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .257
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .273
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Emissions Control Systems .307
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .309
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
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Thef t Protection .162
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .309
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Timing Belt .254
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Tire Chains .269
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .275
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Tire Labeling .306
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) .204
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 68, 204
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .197
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .197
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Shif t Lock Release .202
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Side Airbags .26
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Side Curtain Airbags .28
Side Marker (Parking)
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Lights, Bulb Replacement in .256
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Signaling Turns .76
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Snow Tires .269
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Sound System . 133, 142, 148
Spare Tire ..............................
Inflating . 265, 274
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Specific ations . 269, 303
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Specif ications Charts .302
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Speed Control .165
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Speedometer .70
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag System Components .21
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Airbag Service .30
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28 How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .82
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Starting the Engine .196
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With a Dead Battery .284
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State Emissions Testing .310
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .286
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .79
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Anti-theft Column Lock .82
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Stereo Sound System . 133, 142, 148
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Storing Your Vehicle .272
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Stuck Vehicle .297
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Sun Visor .117
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Sunglasses Holder .115
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 62
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System Components .21
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Synthetic Oil .247
Index
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