seat memory Acura CL 2001 Owner's Manual

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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To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button f or approximately
one second.
You can open the trunk with the
remote transmitter regardless of the
position of the main switch in the
glove box. The trunk will not open if
the key is in the ignition switch. You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if either door is
not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. You cannot unlock
the doors with the key in the ignition
switch.If the seat and mirrors are already in
the proper positions, you will hear
three beeps when you open the door.
Theremotetransmitterswillalso
activate the Driving Position
Memory System (see page ).
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep.
The driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
memory location. You will hear two
beeps when the movement is
complete. The driving position memory
activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
You can turn of f this driving position
memory activation. While standing
near the car, press and hold the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the
same time. The LED in the remote
transmitter will blink twice. Then
release the buttons.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
f or one second to indicate the
f eature has been turned on.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
83
W Wi itth h M
M e
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or
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2

Pull the center of the horizontal
switch up to raise the seat. Push it
down to lower the seat.Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the rear switch in the
direction you want to move.The driver’s seat includes a memory
f eature. Two seat positions can be
stored in separate memories. You
canthenselectamemorizedposition
by pushing the appropriate memory
button or using the remote
transmitter. Refer to page for
how to memorize and select seat
positions.
103
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols95

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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SEE L
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Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
You cannot add a new driving
position in the memory unless the
ignition switch is ON (II). You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position as explained
in this section only when the car is
parked.
Your Acura has a memory f eature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Two seat and outside mirror
positions, f or dif f erent drivers or
drivingconditions,canbestoredin
separate memories. You select a
memorized position by pushing the
appropriate button or using the
appropriate remote transmitter
(Memory1orMemory2).
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).Press and release the MEMO
buttononthecontrolpanel.You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator light in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).
3.
1.
2.
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St oring a Driving Posit ion in Memory
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols103
M M E
EM
M O
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BUUT TT
TO
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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
M M
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EM
M O
ORRYY B
BUUT TT
TO
ON NSS

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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Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Fuel Pump
Main SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Mirror, Heated Seat, Heated
Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl,
VSA
Side SRS
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
On Canadian models 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 Moonroof Motor
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining, Memory Seat
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding,
Memory Seat
Not Used
Right Power Window
Radio, Power Outlet
Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights
Interior Light, Seat Memory,
HomeLink
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up, Small Light
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
On Canadian models
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
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Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed293
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INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE

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Drive Belts . 242
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Engine Coolant . 165
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Engine Oil . 163
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Fuses . 290
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Power Steering Fluid . 230
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
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Cleaner, Air . 231
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels . 265
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Carpeting . 266
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Exterior . 264
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Fabric . 267
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Interior . 266
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Leather . 267
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Seat Belts . 267
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Vinyl . 267
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Windows . 268
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Wood Trim . 268
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Climate Control System . 122
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Clock, Setting the . 110
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Coat Hook . 115
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Code, Audio System . 157
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CO in the Exhaust . 306
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Coin Box . 113
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Compact Spare . 272.................
Console Compartment . 113
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Console Pocket . 114
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Consumer Inf ormation . 310
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 221
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Checking . 165
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Proper Solution . 221
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Replacing . 223
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection . 269
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Courtesy Lights . 119
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 306
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Cruise Control Operation . 73
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 310
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Dead Battery, What to Do . 280
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 313
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 128, 133 DEXRONIII Automatic
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Transmission Fluid . 228
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Dimensions . 300
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 228
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Engine Oil . 163
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Directional Signals . 67
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Disabled, Towing Your Car If . 295
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 185
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Disposal of Used Oil . 220
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 82
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Monitor Light . 58
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Power Door Locks . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Drive Belts . 242
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 173
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Economy . 166
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In Bad Weather . 194
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In Foreign Countries . 305
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 313
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
Seat Belt, Additional ..............................
Inf ormation . 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
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Seat Belts . 8, 40
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Child Seat Anchor Plate . 39
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Cleaning . 267
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Maintenance . 42
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 40, 54 ................................
Replacement . 42
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System Components . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters . 106
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Seat Position Memory . 103
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Seats, Adjusting the . 94
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Security Alarm System . 158
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Serial Number . 298
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Service Intervals . 208
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Service Manual . 315
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Service Station Procedures . 161
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Setting the Clock . 110
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission . 176
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 176
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Shif t Lock Release . 183
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Side Airbags . 46
How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in . 255
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Signaling Turns . 67
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Snow Tires . 249...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 264
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Sound System . 135
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating . 272
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Specif ications . 301
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 233
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Specif ications Charts . 300
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Speed Control . 73
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Speedometer . 60
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Spotlights . 118
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43, 46
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Additional Safety Precautions . 48
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 41
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 45
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How Your Airbags Work . 43, 46
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SRS Components . 43
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SRS Service . 48
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SRS Indicator . 45, 56
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 175
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 175
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With a Dead Battery . 280
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 282
Index
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