oil pressure HONDA S2000 2004 2.G Owners Manual

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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols39
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.42)
(P.43)
(P.42)
(P.40)(P.40)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.42)
(P.40) (P.41)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.167)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.40)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.41)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR (P.41) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition to ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passenger
to f asten your seat belts. A beeper
also sounds if you have not f astened
your seat belt.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake a beeper sounds if you try to
drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
2. 1.
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166
168
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page . 103
103
136
145
137
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.Owner’s Maintenance Checks
122

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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Install the engine oil f ill cap. Start
the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
2.
4. 3.5.
6.
7.
8.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance131
WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .154
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Changing a Flat Tire .155
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 160
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Jump Starting .162
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If the Engine Overheats . 163
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
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Charging System Indicator . 166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
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Brake System Indicator . 168
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Closing the Convertible Top . 169
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Fuses .170
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Checking and Replacing . 170
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Fuse Locations .172
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 174
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Emergency Towing .176
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed153

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.103
129
176
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
166
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.

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Accessories.................................
Installation .105
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Accessory Power Socket . 70
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
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Additives, Engine Oil . 130
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 18
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Air Conditioning .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .146
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Alarm, Anti-theft .53
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Antif reeze .132
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .41, 118
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Operation .117
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
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Anti-thef t System .94
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Audio Panel .71
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Audio System .78
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Automatic Speed Control . 95 ............................
Capacities Chart .180
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 34
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Cargo, .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Error Messages .86
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CD Changer .84
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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CD Player .83
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Certif ication Label .178
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Chains, .150
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .130
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When to .121
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Changing a Flat Tire .155
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Charging System Indicator . 40,166
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 112
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Back-up Light Replacement . 141Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 166
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Jump Starting .162
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Maintenance .151
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Specif ications .181
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Bef ore Driving .99
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Belts,Seat .8,15
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Beverage Holder .70
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Booster Seats .31
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Brakes .116
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 117
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
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Fluid .136
.........................................
Parking .67
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System Indicator . 40,168
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 117
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Braking System .116
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
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Brights, Headlights .48
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Bulb Replacement .137
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Back-up Lights .141
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Headlights .137
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 139
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Specif ications .181 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 139,141
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Bulbs, Halogen .137
how to carry
tires
Index
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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies on the Road . 153
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Battery, Jump Starting . 162
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Changing a Flat Tire . 155
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Charging System Indicator . 166
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Checking the Fuses . 170
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
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Overheated Engine . 163
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .49
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Emissions Controls .185
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Child Saf ety .22
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Booster Seats .31
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Child Seats .26
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Larger Children .30
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Risk With Airbags .23
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Small Children .26
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Child Seats .26
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .143
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Seat Belts .143
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Clutch Fluid .136
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CO in the Exhaust .185
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Compact .154
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Controls, Instruments and . 70
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Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .132
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Checking .103
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Proper Solution .132
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
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System .185
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cruise Control Indicator . 42
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Cup Holder .70
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .192
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .162
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 194
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Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .180
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Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
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Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 117
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Disposal of Used Oil .132
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 118Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Light .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
spare tire
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 137
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
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High Beam Indicator . 42
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Reminder Tone .48
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 137
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Turning on .48
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Heating and Cooling System . 74
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High-Low Beam Switch . 48
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High Speed, Shif ting at . 115
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Emissions Testing, State . 188
Engine .......................................
Coolant .132
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 167
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 129
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Overheating .163
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Specif ications .180
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Speed Limiter .115
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Starting .113
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Engine, .160
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Ethanol in Gasoline .100
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 185
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Exhaust Fumes .34
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
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Fan, Interior .75
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .73
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 101Filters
...............................................
Oil .130
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 155
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .136
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Clutch .136
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Windshield Washer . 134
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
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Four-way Flashers .49
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Fuel .100
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Fill Door and Cap .101
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Gauge .45
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Octane Requirement . 100
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Reserve Indicator .42
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Tank, Filling the .101
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 104
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Fuel Station Procedures . 101
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Fuses, Checking the .170
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Gasoline .100
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 42
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Gauge .45 ................
Octane Requirement . 100
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Tank, Filling the .101
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Gauges .44
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
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Fuel .45
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Speedometer .44
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Tachometer .44
Gearshif t Lever Positions 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .114
if it won’t start
Index
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Hood Latch .135
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Hood, Opening the .102
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Hydraulic Clutch .136
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 156
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Jack, Tire .155
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Jump Starting .162
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Keys .51 .........................
Label, Certif ication .78
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Lane Change, Signaling . 48
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,15
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .137
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Indicator .40
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Turn Signal .48
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Load Limit .108
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Loading Cargo .107
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 53
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Fuel Fill Door .101
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Power Door .54
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Trunk .54
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Low Coolant Level .103
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator .42
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 180
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Luggage, .107
Identif ication Number,
.......................................
Vehicle .178
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
...........................................
Switch .53
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Timing Control System . 186
Indicator Lights, Instrument .........................................
Panel .40
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .40
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Charging System .40
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Cruise Control .42
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Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
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High Beam .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 42......................................
Low Fuel .42
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Low Oil Pressure .40
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Maintenance Required . 43
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Seat Belt .40
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SRS .41
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Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 146
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .147
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Interior Lights .68
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Introduction .i
storing (cargo)
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