seat adjustment HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 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. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VTM-4 LOCK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.76) (P.78)
(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
BRIGHTNESSSHIFT LEVER
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.75)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
CRUISE BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.105)
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
(P.120) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169) (P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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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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Childproof Door Locks .84
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Dual-Action Tailgate .93
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In-Bed Trunk .96
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Seats .99
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Seat Heaters .105
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Power Windows .107
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Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .111
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Mirrors .112 .........
Interior Convenience Items .114
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Center Console .115
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Console Compartments .115
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Cargo Hooks .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Glove Box .117
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Coat Hooks .117
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Accessory Power Sockets .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Interior Lights .120
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Bed Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To 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.75)
(P.76) (P.78)
(P.70)
(P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SEAT HEATERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.120)(P.105)
(P.79) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169)
(P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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The f ront passenger’s seat in all
models adjusts manually.Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseatto make sure it is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a 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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The controls f or 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 f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat. Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward 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. 1113
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Power Seat A djustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the tailgate is f ully
closed when it is not used as an
extended pickup bed.
Visually 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
f astened down securely. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and In-Bed
Trunk are securely closed and
locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators 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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Label, Certif ication .302
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Lane Change, Signaling .76
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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Light Control Dial .76
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .257
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Indicator .66
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Interior .120
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .76
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Load Limits .191,217
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .82
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .82
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Fuel Fill Door .181
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Glove Box .117
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In-Bed Trunk .96
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Lockout Prevention .83
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Power Door .83
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Low Coolant Level .184
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Low Fuel Indicator .65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,290
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart .304,305 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .190
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Maintenance .237
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .245
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Minder .239-246
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Minder Indicator .67
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Saf ety .238
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,291
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Manual Seat Adjustments .99
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Mirrors, Adjusting .113
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .189
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Moonroof .110
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Neutral Gear Position .203
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New Vehicle Break-in .180
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .302 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
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Odometer .70
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Of f -Highway Driving .232
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Of f -Road Precautions .233
Oil
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Change, How to .249
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Change, When to .239
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Checking Engine .184
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Filter .250
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Pressure Indicator .62,290
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .248
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .82
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Outside Mirrors .113
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Overheating, Engine .288
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .245
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
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Panel Brightness Control .78
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Park Gear Position .202
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Parking .211
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Parking Brake .111
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Parking Lights .76
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Parking Over Things that Burn .315
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PGM-FI System .313
Pickup Bed
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Carrying Cargo .190
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Lights .122
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Power Seat Adjustments .101
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Power Socket Locations .118
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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 .288
Radio/CD Sound
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System .135,144,150 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid .254
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .259
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Rear View Mirror .112
Rear View Mirror with
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Compass .172
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Rear (Back) Window .108
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Reclining the Seat-Backs .99,101
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Remote Audio Controls .165
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Remote Transmitter .90
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .249
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Fuses .293
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Light Bulbs .257
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Minder .246
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Timing Belt .256
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Tires .277
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Wiper Blades .264
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .184
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Reverse Gear Position .202
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Rotation, Tire .269
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Saf ety Belts .8,19 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting .320
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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
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM .144
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .263
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Light and
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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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Seating Capacities .304
Index
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
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Indicator .64,95
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Operation .93
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .259
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .275
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .306
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Emissions Control Systems .312
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .314
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
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Thef t Protection .166
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Seats .99
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Adjusting the Seat .99,101
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Folding the Rear Seats .104
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Head Restraints .103
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Heater .105
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Security System .168
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Serial Number .302
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Service Intervals .246
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Service Manual, Purchasing .321
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Service Station Procedures .181
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .201
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .201
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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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 .258
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Signaling Turns .76
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Snow Tires .271
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Sound System .135,144,150
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .267,276
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Specif ications .271,305
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Specif ications Charts .304
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Speed Control .169 ...................................
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 .200
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With a Dead Battery .286
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State Emissions Testing .315
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .288
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .79
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Anti-theft Column Lock .82
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Stereo Sound System .135,144,150
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Storing Your Vehicle .274 ................................
Stuck Vehicle .299
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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 .249
Index
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