check engine light HONDA RIDGELINE 2011 1.G User Guide

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Economy, Fuel . 254
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Emergencies . 359
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Battery, Jump Starting . 370
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Brake System Indicator . 376
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 374
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Checking the Fuses . 378
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 374
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 375
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Overheated Engine . 372
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Stuck Vehicle . 383
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Towing . 383
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Emergency Brake . 132
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Emissions Controls . 397
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Emissions Testing . 400 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 375
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Oil Lif e Display . 313, 317
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 326
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Overheating . 372
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Specif ications . 389
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Speed Limiter . 275
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Starting . 270
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Engine, if it won’t start . 369
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System . 397
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 147, 154
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Features . 145
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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Dead Battery . 370
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 406
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Def rosting the Windows . 150, 155
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Dif f erential Fluid, Rear . 333
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Dimensions . 388
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Dimming the Headlights . 95
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Engine Oil . 253
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Directional Signals . 95
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 288
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Disposal of Used Oil . 328
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Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 11
Doors
Locking and ..............
Unlocking . 103, 104, 107
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door Locks . 103
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 390
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 267
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Economy . 254
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D3 . 273
Dual-Action Tailgate
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Indicator . 11, 115
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Operation . 113
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 345
Index
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Main Menu

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 254
Gasoline
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge . 76
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Octane Requirement . 248
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Gas Station Procedures . 249
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel . 76
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Speedometer . 76 .................................
Tachometer . 76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) . 294
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 272
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Glove Box . 138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
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Rating) . 294
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 249
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 345
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Oil . 328
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 361
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Floor Mats . 345
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 331
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Brake . 334
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Power Steering . 335
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Rear Differential . 333
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Transf er Assembly . 333
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Windshield Washer . 330
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 165
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Fog Lights . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 99
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Front Seat . 119, 121
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Adjusting . 119, 121
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Airbags . 9, 25
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Heaters . 126
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Fuel . 248
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Fill Door and Cap . 249
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Gauge . 76 ................
Octane Requirement . 248
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Oxygenated . 248
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Reserve Indicator . 68
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Tank, Filling the . 249
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Fuel Economy . 254
Actual Mileage and EPA FuelEconomy Estimates
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Comparison . 254
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 256
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Fuel Economy Factors . 255
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Improving Fuel Economy . 255
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Fuses, Checking the . 378
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 336, 339
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HandsFreeLink
. 221
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HFL Buttons . 221
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99
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Main Menu

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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 363
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Jack, Tire . 363
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Jump Starting . 370
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Keys . 100
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Neutral Gear Position . 273
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 386
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Inf ormation Display . 77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 313
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Maintenance Items . 316, 324
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Inside Mirror . 133
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Inspection, Tire . 350
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Instrument Panel . 4, 93
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 98
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Interior Lights . 142
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 386
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Lane Change, Signaling . 95
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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Light Control Dial . 95 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 336
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Indicator . 69
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Interior . 142
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Parking . 95
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Turn Signal . 95
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Load Limits . 260, 293
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door . 249
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Glove Box . 138
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In-Bed Trunk. 116
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Lockout Prevention . 103
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Power Door . 103
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Low Coolant Level . 253
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Low Fuel Indicator . 68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 388, 389
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 259 ..................................
Maintenance . 311
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Minder . 313-324
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Minder Indicator . 71
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 323
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Saf ety . 312
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 119
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Meters, Gauges . 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 134
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 258
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Moonroof . 131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 317
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Maintenance Items . 321, 324
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer . 76
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Of f -Highway Driving . 306
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Of f -Road Precautions . 307
Oil
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Change, How to . 327
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Change, When to . 313
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Checking Engine . 253
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Filter . 328
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 374
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 326
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors . 134
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Overheating, Engine . 372
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 323
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position . 272
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Parking . 286
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Parking Brake . 132 .................................
Parking Lights . 95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 287
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PGM-FI System . 398
Pickup Bed
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Carrying Cargo . 259
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Lights . 144
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Power Seat Adjustments . 121
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Power Socket Locations . 139
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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 . 34
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General Guidelines . 34
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Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 48
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Using LATCH . 43
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Radiator Overheating . 372
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 159, 167, 173 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 333
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 340
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Rearview Mirror . 133
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Rearview Mirror with Compass . 213
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Rear (Back) Window . 129
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Reclining the Seat-Backs . 120, 121
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
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Remote Transmitter . 110
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 327
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Fuses . 378
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Light Bulbs . 336
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Minder . 324
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Timing Belt . 336
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Tires . 361
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Wiper Blades . 346
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 406
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 253
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Reverse Gear Position . 272
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Rotation, Tire . 351
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