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Emissions Controls


The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.


312



The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.



In Canada, Honda vehicles comply


with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.


Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the


intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.


Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.


Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.


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Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.


PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.


IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.


ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.


ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.


Emissions Controls


Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.


The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.


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Three Way Catalytic Converter


The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.


The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.


314


WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS


Keep the engine well maintained.


Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.


THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.


Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.


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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.


If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.


1.


Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).


2.


3.


4.


5.


Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.


7.


Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F.


Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.


Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).


6.


Without touching the accelerator pedal and let the engine idle for 20
seconds.


Emissions Testing


Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in D. Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90
seconds).


CONTINUED


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Emissions Testing


8.


Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.


9.


Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.


If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.


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Warranty and Customer Relations


Customer Service Information . 318
Warranty Coverages . 319
Reporting Safety Defects


.... ....................


(U.S. Vehicles)


Authorized Manuals


.......................... .....................


. 320
. 321


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Customer Service Information


Canadian Owners: CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8


Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776


In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:


Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816


Tel: (787) 620-7098


Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.


If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact your Honda Customer Service Office.


U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746


Tel: (800) 999-1009


318


When you call or write, please give us this information:


Vehicle identification number (see page


302


Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle


Date of purchase


Mileage on your vehicle


Your name, address, and telephone number


A detailed description of the problem


Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you


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Warranty Coverages


U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:



NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.


these two


EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.


OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery.




a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.


all exterior body panels are


RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.


AccessoryLimitedWarranty − Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.


ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Honda Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.



ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.



ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.



Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.


Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.


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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)


If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from


http://www.saf ercar.gov


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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:


(U.S. only)


Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at


www. helminc. com


If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.


Publication


Form Number


61SJC02
61SJC02EL


61SJC30


31SJC620
31SJC810
31SJCQ20
31SJCM20


HON-R


Form Description


2006-08 Honda Ridgeline Service Manual


2008 Honda Ridgeline


Electrical Troubleshooting Manual


2006 Model Series Ridgeline


Body Repair Manual


2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Navigation Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Quick Start Guide


2008 Ridgeline Honda Service History Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate


Year and Model Desired


Authorized Manuals


Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.


Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.


Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.


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Index


Accessories and Modifications . 188
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key


...


Position)


....................................... ............ .................... ........ ........................... .....................................


Accessory Power Sockets Additives, Engine Oil Adjusting the Steering wheel Advanced Airbags Airbag (SRS) Air Conditioning System


.............. .........................................


Usage


Air Outlets (Vents) Air Pressure, Tires Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)


............... ....................... ......................................


. 82
. 118
. 249
. 79
. 25
. 9
. 124
. 128
. 126, 131
. 268
. 251


Indicator Operation


............................... ................................... ..............


. 63, 213
. 213
Anti-theft, Audio System . 166
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 82
Armrests . 102
. 135, 144, 150
Audio System Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
Automatic Heated Wiper


........................................


................


. 76, 129
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19


......................................


Zone


.....


...


Automatic Speed Control Automatic Transmission


............. .............. .......................... ............... .......................................


Capacity, Fluid Checking Fluid Level Shifting Shift Lever Position


Indicators


Shift Lever Positions Shift Lock Release Auxiliary Input Jack


............................... ................ .................... ......................


. 169
. 201
. 304
. 253
. 201


. 201
. 202
. 205
. 165


Back Window


Indicator Operation


....................................... ...................................


. 69
. 107


Battery


Charging System


Indicator


...........................


Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications


............................ .............................. ............................


. 62, 290
. 286
. 272
. 305


Bed Lights Indicator Operation


Before Driving


....................................... ................................... ..............................


. 69
. 122
. 179


Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Booster Seats Brakes


.................................... ......................... ..................................


.8,18
. 116
. 50


............


.......................................


........... ............. ...........................................


Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Fluid Bulb Replacement Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators


. 213
. 180
. 255
. 259, 260
. 111
. 63, 292
. 212
. 212
Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle . 180
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 78
........................ . 76
Brights, Headlights


................. ........................ ............................. .................


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Index


Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Bed Lights Front Turn Signal /Parking/


.......................... .............................. .................................


Hazard Lights


....................... Headlights ................................. High-mount Brake Light ......... License Plate Lights ................. Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights, Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................ ............................ ..............................


Back-up Lights)


Specifications Bulbs, Halogen


. 259
. 259
. 262


. 258
. 257
. 260
. 261


. 259
. 305
. 257


.............


...........................


...................


Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Hooks Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer CD Player/Changer Error


..........................


. 304, 305
. 53
. 98, 116
. 190
. iii . 161
. 154, 155


.............


.........................................


.............................


Messages


...................................


. 164


II


CD Player Certification Label Chains, tire Change Oil


....................................... ........................ ....................................


. 153
. 302
. 271


...


How to When to


........................................ ...................................... ....................


Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks Child Safety


............ .................. ..................................... .............................. ................................... ..... .......................................... .......................... ......................................... ...................... .............................


Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tether Where Should a Child Sit?


Child Seats LATCH Tether Anchorage Points


......... ....................................... ......................................... .......... ............... ..............................................


Climate Control System Clock


. 249
. 239
. 277
. 62, 290
. 199
. 84
. 32
. 50
. 39
. 32
. 37
. 49
. 41
. 33
. 38
. 41, 46
. 33
. 39
. 41
. 46
. 130
. 167


....................................


Coat Hooks Code, Audio System CO in the Exhaust Compact Spare Tire Compass Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant


.................................... ..................... ........................ ...................... ......................................... ................. ................. .............


Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge


........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... ..............................


Courtesy Light Crankcase Emissions Control


. 117
. 166
. 312
. 276
. 172
. 115
. 318
. 57


. 251
. 184
. 251
. 72
. 121


System


........................................


. 312


Cruise Control


Indicator Operation Cup Holders Customer Service Office


....................................... ................................... ................................... .............


. 65
. 169
. 116
. 318


DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard


...................................


...............


. iii . 3, 58


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Index



Daytime Running Lights Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid, Rear Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


................ ................................. ......... .............. ................ .................................... ...............


. 78
. 286
. 320
. 129
. 254
. 304
. 76


Automatic Transmission Engine Oil


.......... .................................. .......................... ........ .....................


. 253
. 184
. 76
Directional Signals . 212
Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil . 250
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor . 64
Doors


Locking and Unlocking . 83, 84, 87
. 83
Lockout Prevention . 83
Power Door Locks . 306
. 5
. 197
. 185
. 203


........................................... .................................... Economy ...................................................


DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety Driving


.................... ...................... ........ ...........


D3
Dual-Action Tailgate


Indicator Operation


................................. .....................................


. 64, 95
. 93


..



Dual Temperature Control Dust and Pollen Filter


.......... ..................


. 132
. 264


Economy, Fuel Emergencies


. 185
. 275
. 286
Battery, Jump Starting . 292
Brake System Indicator . 277
Changing a Flat Tire . 290
Charging System Indicator . 293
Checking the Fuses . 79
Hazard Warning Flashers Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 290
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 291
Overheated Engine . 288
. 299
Stuck Vehicle . 298
Towing . 111
. 312


.............................. .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ......... ..... ... .................. ............................ ....................................... ......................... .......................


Emergency Brake Emissions Controls Engine


....


. 72


Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator


Lamp


................................


Oil Life Display Oil Pressure Indicator


.........................


........


. 62, 291
. 239
. 62, 290


Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting


.............. ............................... ............................ ............................ ....................................... .................


Engine, if it won’t start Evaporative Emissions Control


System


........................................ ...............................


Exhaust Fumes Exhaust Gas Recirculation


System


........................................ Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


. 248
. 288
. 305
. 205
. 200
. 285


. 312
. 53


. 313


Belts by


........................................


. 16


Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters


................................... ......................................... ....................


. 125
. 123
. 182


Dust and Pollen Oil


......................... ............................................... ............. ...................


Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a


. 264
. 250
. 79
. 277


CONTINUED


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Index


Floor Mats Fluids


.....................................


. 263


Automatic Transmission Brake Power Steering Rear Differential Transfer Assembly Windshield Washer


.......... .......................................... .......................... ....................... ................... ..................


. 253
. 255
. 256
. 254
. 255
. 252


FM Stereo Radio


Reception


................................... ................. ..........................


Folding the Rear Seats Four-way Flashers Front Seat


................................ ..............................


Adjusting Airbags Heaters


..................................... ....................................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................


Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the


. 142
. 104
. 79
. 99, 101
. 99, 101
. 9, 23
. 105
. 180
. 181
. 71
. 180
. 180
. 65
. 181


Fuel


Fuel Economy


............................... Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel


. 185


Economy Estimates


Comparison


Calculating Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Improving Fuel Economy


....................... ...... ............. ........ .....................


. 185
. 187
. 186
. 186
. 293


Fuses, Checking the


Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline


...............


. 185


Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the


............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................


. 65
. 71
. 180
. 181
. 181


Gas Station Procedures Gauges


Engine Coolant Temperature . 72
. 71
Fuel . 70
Speedometer Tachometer . 70


... ............................................... ............................... .................................


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight


Rating)


.......................................


. 218


Rating)


GCWR (Gross Combined Weight ....................................... ............ ......................................


Gearshift Lever Positions Glove Box GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight


. 218
. 202
. 117


Rating)


.......................................


. 218


............. ..............


.................................


........................................ .............. ................................. ............ ..................


Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Control Dial Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator High Beams, Turning on Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning On


..... ............ ......................... ........ .................................. ............................ ............................. ............................... .....................


Head Restraints Heated Mirrors Heaters, Seats Heating and Cooling


. 257
. 79
. 75, 76
. 257
. 77
. 76
. 78
. 65
. 75, 76
. 76
. 77
. 257
. 76
. 102
. 113
. 105
. 125


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Index


High-Low Beam Switch HomeLink Universal


.................


. 75


Transceiver


................................ ....................... ..................................................


Hood, Opening the Horn


. 175
. 183
. 74


...


Identification Number, Vehicle . 302
Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System


Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions In-Bed Trunk


.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... ................................... .................... ............................ ......... ............... ....................... .................... .............................


ABS (Anti-lock Brake) A/T Temperature Back Window Open Bed Lights On Brake (Parking and Brake


. 80
. 82
. 313
. 81
. 6
. 96
. 97
. 69
. 59
. 63
. 66
. 69
. 69


Emergency Opener Open Indicator


Indicators, Instrument Panel


System)


Charging System


.................................... ........................


. 63
. 62


Cruise Control Door Open DRL (Daytime Running


............................. ...................................


Lights)


...................................... ................................... .................... ........ ..................................... ...................................... ........................ ...................... ..................


High Beam In-Bed Trunk Open Key (Immobilizer System) Lights On Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Low Tire Pressure Maintenance Minder Malfunction Indicator Lamp


(MIL)


....................................... ........................... ....................................... ............................................... .............................. ............... .............................


Side Airbag Off Seat Belt SRS Tailgate Open Tire Pressure Monitor TPMS System Turn Signal and Hazard


Warning


VSA Activation VSA System VTM-4
Washer Level


................................... ............................ ................................. .......................................... ..............................


. 65
. 64


. 65
. 65
. 69
. 63
. 66
. 65
. 62
. 68
. 67


. 62
. 62
. 61
. 62
. 64
. 68
. 68


. 64
. 67
. 67
. 66
. 65


Engine Oil Life Indicator Maintenance Items ...........


Individual Map Lights Infant Restraint Infant Seats Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display


.................. . 121
............................... . 37
...................................... . 37
................... . 267
........................ . 70
......... . 239
. 242, 246
. 112
. 268
. 3, 58
. 78
. 120
. i


................................. ............................. ........................


........ ...............................


........................................


Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction


Jacking Up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting


................ ....................................... ................................


. 279
. 279
. 286


Keys


..................................................


. 80


CONTINUED


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Index


Luggage, Storing (Cargo)


...........


. 190


Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Light Control Dial Lights


....................... .................


..................


. 302
. 76
. 14, 19
. 76


...........................


Bulb Replacement Indicator Interior Parking Turn Signal


.................... ....................................... ....................................... ......................................... ..................................


. 257
. 66
. 120
. 76
. 76
. 191, 217
. 82


......


............................


Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks


Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box In-Bed Trunk Lockout Prevention Power Door


....... ............................ .................................. ............................... .................... ................................. ........................ .........................


Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications


. 82
. 181
. 117
. 96
. 83
. 83
. 184
. 65
. 62, 290


...


Chart


..................................


. 304, 305


Maintenance


..................................


. 237


Owner’s Maintenance


Checks


................................


...................................


Minder Minder Indicator Safety


......................... ..........................................


. 245
. 239-246
. 67
. 238
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 291
. 99
Manual Seat Adjustments Meters, Gauges . 70
. 113
Mirrors, Adjusting . 189
Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof . 110


.............. ............................... ........................ ............... .......................................


Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification


................... ..................


................... ...............


. 203
. 180
. i . 302


Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 180
. 70
Odometer . 232
Off-Highway Driving Off-Road Precautions . 233
Oil


... ......................................... .................... ...................


........................ ...................... ...................... ...........................................


Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Filter Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity


. 249
. 239
. 184
. 250
. 62, 290


Chart


ON (Ignition Key Position) Outside Mirrors Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels


...................................... ........... ............................ .................... .... .........................


. 248
. 82
. 113
. 288
. 245
. 180


Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake


.............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................


. 78
. 202
. 211
. 111


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Index


Parking Lights . 76
................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 315
PGM-FI System ............................. . 313
Pickup Bed


Carrying Cargo Lights


Power Seat Adjustments Power Socket Locations Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens


. 190
. 122
. 101
. 118
. 16
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
. 16
Advice for Pregnant Women . 32
. 32
. 37
. 49
. 38


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General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with


Protecting Children


Tethers


Using LATCH


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. 46
. 41


................. Rear Differential Fluid . 254
.. Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 259
Rear View Mirror .......................... . 112
Rear View Mirror with


Compass


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Rear (Back) Window Reclining the Seat-Backs Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information


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. 172
. 108
. 99, 101
. 165
. 90


Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Minder Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades


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. 249
. 293
. 257
. 246
. 256
. 277
. 264


Replacing Seat Belts After a


Crash


Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire


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. 20
. 184
. 202
. 269


Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound


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. 288


System


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. 135, 144, 150



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Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features


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Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs


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Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio, XM Seat Belts


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. 320
. 7
. 9
. 11
. 13
. 8, 18
. 11, 12
. 54
. iii . 144
. 8, 18
. 18


Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt


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Tensioners


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Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and


. 19

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