tires HONDA S2000 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. The f ollowing is an
exampleof tiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Rim diameter in inches. Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width). Tire width in millimeters. The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
R DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
245
40
17 91
W
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion NumberMaximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
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245/40R17 91W DOT B97R FW6X 2202
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty booklet f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
all exterior body panels
are covered f or rust-through f rom
theinsideforthespecifiedtime
period with no mileage limit.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Honda warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Accessory Limited WarrantyReplacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .113
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .62
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Accessory Power Socket .78
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Additives, Engine Oil .144
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Airbag (SRS) .9,20
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Air Conditioning System .82
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Usage .84
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Air Pressure, Tires .162
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Alcohol in Gasoline .108
AM/FM Stereo Radio
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Reception .89
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Antif reeze .146
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .42,127
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Operation .126
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .61
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Anti-thef t System .102
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Audio Panel .79
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Audio System .86
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .18
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Automatic Speed Control .103 ........
Back-up Light Replacement .156
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46,182
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Jump Starting .178
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Maintenance .166
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Specif ications .197
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Bef ore Driving .107
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holder .78
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Booster Seats .37
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Brakes .125
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .126
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Break-in, New Linings .108
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Fluid .151
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Parking .75
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System Design .126
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System Indicator .46,184
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Wear Indicators .126
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Braking System .125
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Break-in, New Vehicle .108
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Brightness Control, Instruments .58
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Brights, Headlights .57.........................
Bulb Replacement .152
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Back-up Lights .156
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Headlights .152
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Side Turn Signal Lights .155
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Specif ications .197
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Turn Signal Lights .154,156
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Bulbs, Halogen .152
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Capacities Chart .196
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .40
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Cargo, How to Carry .115
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .98
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CD Changer .98
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CD Changer Error Messages .100
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CD Error Messages .99
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CD Player .96
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Certif ication Label .194
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Chains, Tires .165
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Changing a Flat Tire .171
Index
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INDEX
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Parking Lights .57
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PGM-FI System .202
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Pollen Filter .158
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Power Door Locks .63
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Power Socket Location .77
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Power Windows .68
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .14
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Preparing to Drive .121
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Protecting Adults and Teens .10
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Additional Safety Precautions .15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
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Protecting Children .28
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General Guidelines .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 32
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Radiator Overheating . 179
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Radio/CD Sound System . 86
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Radio Thef t Protection . 102
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Readiness Codes . 183,204
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 156
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Rear View Mirror .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 59
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 67.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 124
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .......................................
Towing .191
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Ref ueling .109
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Reminder Indicators .45
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Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 158
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Engine Oil and Filter . 144
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Fuses .186
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Light Bulbs .152
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Schedule .133
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Tires .164
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Wiper Blades .159
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 208
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .112, 146
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Restraint, Child .28
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Reverse Lockout .124
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Rotation, Tire .163
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Saf ety Belts .8, 16 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 208
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .91
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Seat Belts .8, 16
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Additional Information . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18
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Cleaning .157
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .16, 46
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System Components . 16
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Use During Pregnancy . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .67
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Serial Number .194
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Service Intervals .139
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Service Manual .209
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Service Station Procedures . 109
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Setting the Clock .54
Index
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .156
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .169
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
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Emissions Control Systems .201
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .203 .......................
Temperature Gauge .52
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .18
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Thef t Protection, Radio .102
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .203
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Time, Setting the .54
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Tire Chains .165
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .171
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Tire Labeling .200
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Tires .161
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Air Pressure .162
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Balancing .163
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Chains .165
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Checking Wear .162
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Compact Spare Tire .170
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
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Inf lation .161
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Inspection .162
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Replacing .164
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Rotation, Do not .163
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Snow .165
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Specif ications .197
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Wear .163
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Tools, Tire Changing .171
Shif ting
..............
Manual Transmission .123
Side Turn Signal, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .155
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Signaling Turns .57
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Snow Tires .165
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Sound System .86
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .162
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Specif ications .197
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Spark Plugs .196
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Specif ications .196
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Speed Control .103
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Speed Limiter .124
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
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Additional Safety Precautions .27
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Airbag Service .27
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Airbag System Components .20
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works .25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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SRS Indicator .25,47
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Start Button .122.......................
Starting the Engine .122
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .122
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With a Dead Battery .178
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State Emissions Testing .204
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .179
Steering Wheel
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .62
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Stereo Sound System .86
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Storing Your Vehicle .167
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Stuck Vehicle .191
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator .25,47
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System Components .20
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Synthetic Oil .144
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Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .129
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Emergency Wrecker .191
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a .129
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, Manual .........................
Transmission .149
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Fluid Selection .149
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Identif ication Number .195
Shif ting the Manual
.........................
Transmission .123
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Treadwear .198
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Trip Meter .51
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Trunk .63
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Emergency Trunk Opener .64
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Opening the .63
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Open Monitor Indicator .47
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Turn Signals .57............. WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .41
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Warranty Coverages .207
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .148
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Operation .56
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Wheels .164
............
Alignment and Balance .163
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Wrench, Nut .172 ....
Windows, Operating the Power .67
Windshield
.......................................
Cleaning .56
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Def roster .85
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Washers .56
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .159
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Operation .56
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Worn Tires .163
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .191
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .169
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .198
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Unleaded Gasoline .108
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .146 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load .116
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Vehicle Dimensions .196
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .194
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .128
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VSA System Indicator .50
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VSA Activation Indicator .50
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VSA Of f Switch .129
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Vehicle Storage .167
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Ventilation .84
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VIN .194
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Viscosity, Oil .144........................ XM Satellite Radio .91
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