maintenance HONDA RIDGELINE 2013 1.G Service Manual

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Back Window.......................................
Indicator .75
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Operation .128, 129
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 372
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Jump Starting .368
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Maintenance .353
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Specif ications .387 Bed Lights
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Indicator .74
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Operation .144
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .137
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HandsFreeLink. 217
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Booster Seats .52
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 244
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Fluid .331
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Bulb Replacement . 337,338
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Parking .132
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System Indicator . 65, 374
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Wear Indicators .286
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Braking System .286
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 98
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Accessories and Modif ications . 255
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .102
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Accessory Power Sockets . 139
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AC Power Outlet .141
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Active Head Restraints . 124
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Additives, Engine Oil . 325
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Adjusting the Steering wheel . 99
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 146
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Usage .147, 153
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Air Outlets (Vents) .157
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Air Pressure, Tires .347
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Antif reeze .327
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 287
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Operation .287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .102
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Armrests .122
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Audio System . 159,167, 174
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 104Automatic Heated Wiper
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Zone .95, 150, 156
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 210
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Automatic Transmission . 269
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Capacity, Fluid .386
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Checking Fluid Level . 329
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Shif ting .269
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .269
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Shif t Lever Positions . 270
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Shif t Lock Release . 273
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Auxiliary Input Jack .205Bluetooth
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Headlights .94, 95
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Aiming .333
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Automatic Lighting Off . 96
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Control Dial .95
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Daytime Running Lights . 97
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 94, 95
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Low Beams, Turning on . 95
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Reminder Chime .96
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .333, 336
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Turning On .95
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Head Restraints .122
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Heated Mirrors .134
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Heaters, Seats .126
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Heating and Cooling . 146, 152
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High-Low Beam Switch . 94
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .213
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Hood, Opening the .250
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Horn .4,93
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 384Ignition
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Keys .100
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Switch .102
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Timing Control System . 396
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Immobilizer System .101
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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In-Bed Trunk
. 116
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Emergency Opener . 117
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Open Indicator .75
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 66
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A/T Temperature .69
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Back Window Open . 75
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Bed Lights On .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .65
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Charging System .63
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Cruise Control .67
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Cruise Main .67
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Door Open .75
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .67
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High Beam .67
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In-Bed Trunk Open .75
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 66
Lights On ...................................... 69......................................
Low Fuel .68
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Low Oil Pressure .63
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Low Tire Pressure .72
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .......................................
(MIL) .63
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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Seat Belt .62
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Security System .68
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SRS .64
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Tailgate Open .75
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TPMS System .72, 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .66
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VSA OFF .71
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VSA System .70
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VTM-4 .70
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Washer Level .67
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Individual Map Lights . 143
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 346
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Keys .100
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Inf ormation Display .77
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Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 311
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Maintenance Items . 314, 322
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Inside Mirror .133
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Inspection, Tire .347
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Instrument Panel .61
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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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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 361
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Jack, Tire .361
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Jump Starting .368
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Label, Certif ication .384
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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 .333
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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 .258, 291
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 102
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 102
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Fuel Fill Door .246
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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 .251
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Low Fuel Indicator .68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 63, 372
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .386, 387
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 257..................................
Maintenance .309
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Minder .311-322
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Minder Indicator .71
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .321
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Saf ety .310
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 373
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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 . 256
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Moonroof .131
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 82
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Engine Oil Lif e Display . 315
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Maintenance Items . 319, 322
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Neutral Gear Position . 271
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New Vehicle Break-in . 244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 384
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 244
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Odometer .79, 84
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Of f -Highway Driving . 304
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Of f -Road Precautions . 305
Oil ........................
Change, How to .325
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Change, When to .311
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Checking Engine .251
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Filter .326
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Pressure Indicator . 63, 372
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .324
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Outside Mirrors .134
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Overheating, Engine .370
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 321
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Oxygenated Fuels .245
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Panel Brightness Control . 98
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Park Gear Position .270
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Parking .284
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Parking Brake .132 .................................
Parking Lights .95
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 285
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PGM-FI System .396
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .257
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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 .....................................
Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Radiator Overheating . 370
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .159, 167, 174 .................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 386
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 337
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Rearview Camera Display . 240
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Rearview Mirror .133
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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 ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 325
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Fuses .376
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Light Bulbs .333
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Minder .311
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Timing Belt .333
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Tires .349
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Wiper Blades .343
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 404
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 251
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Reverse Gear Position . 270
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Rotation, Tire .348
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 404
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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 .15
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages .iv
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .341
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities .386 ...............................................
Seats .119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints .122
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Heater .126
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Security System .208
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Serial Number .384
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Service Intervals .311
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 405
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Service Station Procedures . 246
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .269
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 269
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Shif t Lock Release .273
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Side Airbags .9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 335
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Signaling Turns .95
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Snow Tires .350
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Sound System . 159, 167, 174
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .347, 358
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Specif ications .387
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Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .210 ...................................
Speedometer .76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Starting the Engine .268
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With a Dead Battery . 368
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 370
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159,167,174
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Storing Your Vehicle .354
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Stuck Vehicle .381
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Sun Visor .140
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Sunglasses Holder .138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................................
Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30, 64
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .325
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Tachometer .76
Tailgate, Dual-Action ...............................
Indicator .11, 115
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Operation .113
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 337
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 357
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Emissions Control Systems . 395
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .397
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
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Thef t Protection .205
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 397....................................
Timing Belt .333
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Tire Chains .351
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 359
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Tire Labeling .390
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .276
Low Tire Pressure ..................
Indicator . 72, 276, 279
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .392
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 277,280
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TPMS Indicator . 72, 73,277,279
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Tires .345
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Air Pressure .347
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Checking Wear .347
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Compact Spare .358
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
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Inf lation .346
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Inspection .347
..............................
Maintenance .348
...................................
Replacing .349
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Rotating .348
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Snow .350
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Specif ications .350, 387
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Tire Chains .351
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Tools, Tire Changing . 359Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .294
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Emergency Wrecker . 381
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Equipment .299
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Equipment and Accessories . 295
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Weight Limit .291
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Trailer Loading .293
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Trailer Towing Tips . 301
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 387
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 329
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Fluid Selection .330
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Identif ication Number . 385
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Shif ting the Automatic . 269
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Treadwear .388
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Trip Meter .79, 84
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Trunk, In-Bed .116
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Turn Signals .95
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .357
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 388
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