heating HONDA S2000 2007 2.G User Guide

The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse instead of sixth (see page
). When shif ting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shif ting, do not
rest your f oot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause your clutch to wear
out f aster. When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminum shif t lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside f or a long
time on a hot day, be caref ul bef ore
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shif t lever
f eels cold.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
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Manual T ransmission
Driving
125
Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps them f rom
sliding f orward and possibly
interf ering with vehicle operation.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen FilterA udio A ntenna
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, A udio A ntenna
Maint enance
161
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the right rear f ender.
Bef ore using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car
wash, remove the antenna by
unscrewing it by hand. This prevents
the antenna f rom being damaged by the
car wash brushes.

CONT INUED
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Changing a Flat Tire . 175
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Charging System Indicator . 186
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Checking the Fuses . 191
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Closing the Convertible Top . 189
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
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Jump Starting .182
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
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Overheated Engine . 183
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Towing .196
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Emergency Brake .76
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Emergency Flashers .58
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Emergency Towing .196
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
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Emissions Controls .207
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Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 149
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 53
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If It Won’t Start .180
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
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Oil Lif e Indicator .136
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 146
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Overheating .183 ............................
Specif ications .202
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Speed Limiter .126
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Start Button .124
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Starting .124
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Ethanol in Gasoline .110
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Evaporative Emission Controls . 207
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Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
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Fan, Interior .85
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Features .83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .161
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Oil .147
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 175
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .154
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Clutch .154
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Manual Transmission . 152
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Windshield Washer . 151
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Four-way Flashers .58 .................................................
Fuel .110
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Fill Door and Cap .111
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Gauge .52
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Oxygenated .110
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Tank, Ref ueling .111
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Fuel Economy .114
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Fuel Station Procedures . 111
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Fuses, Checking the .191
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
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Gasoline .110
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Gauge .52
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Tank, Ref ueling .111
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Gauges .51
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 53
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Fuel .52
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 126
Index
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G
INDEX
III

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................
(G VWR) . 118, 202
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 155
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .155
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Daytime Running Lights . 57
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High Beam Indicator . 49
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Reminder Tone .57
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 155
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Turning on .57
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Heating and Cooling System . 85
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High Beam Lever .57
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Hood, Opening the .112
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Horn .55
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Hydraulic Clutch .154
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .60 ...........................................
Switch .62
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Timing Control System . 208
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Immobilizer System .61
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 46, 188
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Charging System . 46, 186
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Cruise Control .47
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Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .48
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High Beam .49
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
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Low Fuel .49
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Low Oil Pressure . 46, 186
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Maintenance Required . 50
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
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Seat Belt .46
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SRS .47
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Trunk-open .47 Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .48
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 164
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Recommended Pressures . 165
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Inside Mirror .75
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Inspection, Tire .165
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Installing a Child Seat .34
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
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Interior Lights .80
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Introduction .i
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 176
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Jack, Tire .175
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Jump Starting .182
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Keys .60
Index
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CONT INUED
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Maintenance .133
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Minder .135
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Minder Indicator .50 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .141
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Record .143
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Saf ety .134
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 187
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Manual Transmission . 125
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 152
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Meters, Gauges .51
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Methanol in Gasoline . 110
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Mirrors, Adjusting .75
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds .126
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 200..............
Panel Brightness Control . 58
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Parking .127
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Parking Brake .76
Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................
Indicator .188
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Parking Lights .57
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PGM-FI System .208
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Label, Certif ication .200
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Lane Change, Signaling . 57
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12, 17
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .155
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Turn Signal .57
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Load Limits .118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 62
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Fuel Fill Door .111
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Power Door .63
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Trunk .63
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Low Coolant Level .114
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 202
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer .51
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Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .147 ......................
Change, When to .135
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Checking Engine .113
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Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .147
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .207
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Opening the Trunk .63
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Outside Mirrors .75
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 53
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Overheating, Engine .183
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 141
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Oxygenated Fuels .110
Index
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Pollen Filter .161
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Power Door Locks .63
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Power Socket Location . 78
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Power Windows .68
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Preparing to Drive .123
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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 .29
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General Guidelines .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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Radiator Overheating . 183
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Radio/CD Sound System . 88
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Radio Thef t Protection . 105
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Readiness Codes . 187, 210
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 159
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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
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 126Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
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Towing .196
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Ref ueling .111
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Reminder Indicators .45
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Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 161
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Engine Oil and Filter . 147
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Fuses .190
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Light Bulbs .155
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Schedule .142
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Tires .167
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Wiper Blades .162
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 214
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 114, 149
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Lockout .126
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Rotation, Tire .166
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Safety Belts . 8, 16
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 214.................................
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 . 42
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .93
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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 .160
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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 .200
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Service Intervals . 141, 142
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Service Manual .215
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Service Station Procedures . 111
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Setting the Clock .54
Shif ting ..............
Manual Transmission . 125
Index
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