1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.

3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint or equivalent.
4. After 2-3 minutes,
carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.
Caution
5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 ° F}
for 30 minutes
or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 ° C {77 ° F}
to allow it to dry completely.
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The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the
roof edge along both sides.
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force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to
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