seat adjustment Acura CL 2001 Owner's Manual
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Indicator Lights . 53
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Gauges . 60
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Speedometer . 60
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Tachometer . 60
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Odometer . 61
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Trip Meter . 61
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator . 62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Fuel Gauge . 62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 64
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Headlights . 65Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals . 67
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Windshield Wipers . 68
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Windshield Washers . 69
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Hazard Warning . 70
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Steering Wheel Controls . 73
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Cruise Control . 73
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Remote Audio Controls . 76
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Keys and Locks . 77
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Keys . 77
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Immobilizer System . 78
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Ignition Switch . 79
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Remote Transmitter . 82
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Trunk . 86
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Glove Box . 88
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
HomeLink Universal .................................
Transmitter . 89
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Seat Adjustments . 94
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 94 ...........
Driver’s Lumbar Support . 96
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 96
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Rear Seat Access . 97
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Head Restraints . 98
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Armrest . 99
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Mirrors . 101
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 101
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
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Seat Heaters . 106
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Power Windows . 107
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Moonroof . 109
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Parking Brake . 110
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Digital Clock . 110
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Sunglasses Holder . 111
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Beverage Holder . 112
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Console Compartment . 113
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Coin Box . 113
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Console Pocket . 114
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Storage Tray . 115
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Coat Hook . 115
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Sun Visor . 116
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Vanity Mirror . 116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Interior Lights . 118
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward. The long horizontal switch adjusts
the seat bottom in several directions.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
Your Acura has power adjustable
driver’s seat. The two power seat
adjustment switches are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. The
f ront passenger’s seat is also power-
adjustable.
You can adjust the power seats with
the ignition switch in any position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1413Driver’s Seat Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols94
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The seat adjustment switches are on
the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the
seat bottom in that direction.
Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the vertical switch in the
direction you want to move.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the lumbar
support through its f ull range. You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13
14
Driver’s L umbar Support Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols96
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To get into the rear seat, open the
door and pull the release lever up on
thesideof theseat-back.Theseat-
back will tilt f orward and the entire
seat will move forward to allow
easier entry to the rear seat.After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, the seat bottom will
automatically return to its original
position.
If the seat runs into any obstacle,
such as a large package on the floor
between the f ront and rear seats
while it is moving back to its original
position, the seat will stop and move
f orward slightly.
Remove the obstacle, then move the
seat to the desired position with the
adjustment switch.
To move the driver’s seat, you can
select the memorized position with
the memory button.
Sitting down heavily in the seat as it
is moving backward can also cause
the seat to react as if it has run into
an obstacle.
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Rear Seat Access
97
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Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
You can select memorized positions
as f ollows.Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park.
Readjusting the seat position.
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator light in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps and the indicator
light will remain on.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your car’s battery goes dead or
is disconnected. 1.
2.Select ing a Memorized Posit ion
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols104
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Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1 or 2.
To stop the system’s automatic ad-
justment;
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator light in the memory button
will go out. To keep this driving
position f or later use, you must store
it in the driving position memory.
Shif t out of Park.
Adjust the outside mirrors.
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols105
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving174
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Accessories and Modif ications . 167
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Accessories . 167
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Additional Safety Precautions . 168
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Modif ications . 168
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
Adding
Automatic Transmission .......................................
Fluid . 228
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Brake Fluid . 229
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Engine Coolant . 221
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Engine Oil . 217
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Power Steering Fluid . 230
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Windshield Washer Fluid . 227
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 48
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Airbag Service . 48
Additional Inf ormation About ................
Your Front Airbags . 43
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 45
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 43........................
SRS Components . 43
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 40
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners . 41
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 42
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Seat Belt System Components . 40
Additional Inf ormation About ...................
Your Side Airbags . 46
How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 46
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Additives, Engine Oil . 218
Adjustments
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Head Restraints . 98
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Mirrors . 101
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Seats . 94
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Steering Wheel . 71
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 43, 46
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Air Cleaner Element . 231
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Air Conditioning Filter . 242
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Air Conditioning System . 122
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Maintenance . 241
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Usage . 124, 129
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 122.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 244
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Alarm, Anti-theft . 157
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 304
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 265
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Antif reeze . 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 55, 187
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Operation . 186
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 80
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Anti-thef t System . 158
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Appearance Care . 263
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Armrest . 99
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Audio Controls, Remote . 156
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Audio System . 135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System . 122
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 41
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Automatic Speed Control . 73
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Steering Wheel..................................
Adjustment . 71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 135
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Storing Your Car . 261
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Storage Tray . 115
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Sun Visor . 116
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Sunglasses Holder . 111
Supplemental Restraint ............................
System . 9, 43, 46
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Service Precautions . 48
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Servicing . 48
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SRS Indicator . 45, 56
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System Components . 43
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 41
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Synthetic Oil . 218
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Tachometer . 60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 256
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 271
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Tape Player . 142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 305 .....
Emissions Control Systems . 306
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Oxygenated Fuels . 304
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter . 308
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Deterrent System . 158
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 308
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Time, Setting the . 110
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Timing Belt . 243
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Tire Chains . 249
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 273
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Tires . 243
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Air Pressure . 244
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Balancing . 246
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Checking Wear . 245
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Compact Spare . 272
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Inf lation . 243
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Inspection . 245
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Maintenance . 246
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Replacing . 247
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Rotating . 246
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Snow . 249............................
Specif ications . 301
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Traction Devices . 249
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Tools, Tire Changing . 273
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Torn Seat Belts . 42
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 196
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By Emergency Wrecker . 295
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator . 57, 190
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Operation . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 228
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Fluid Selection . 228
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Identif ication Number . 299
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Shif ting the Automatic . 176
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Treadwear . 302
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 86
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Opening the . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 67
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