glove box Acura CL 2003 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 .56
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Indicator Lights .57
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Gauges .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .68 Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .69
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Headlights .70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Turn Signals .72
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Windshield Wipers .73
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Windshield Washers . 74
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Hazard Warning .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76
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Keys and Locks .78
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Keys .78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 83
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Glove Box .90
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Seat Adjustments .91
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 91
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 93Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .93
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Head Restraints .95
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Armrest .96
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Mirrors .98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100
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Seat Heaters .103
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Power Windows .104
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Moonroof .107
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Parking Brake .108
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Digital Clock .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110
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Beverage Holder .111
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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 rols55

Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your car:
 Ignition
 Doors
 Trunk pass-through cover
Glovebox
 Rear console compartmentThe valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk pass-through cover,
glove box, and rear console
compartment locked when you leave
your car and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keepthe plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only an
Acura-approved key blank.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
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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.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets.
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.
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.
The Driving Position Memory
System will not activate if you lef t
the transmission in Reverse or did
not set the parking brake.
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.
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Type-S with M/T
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols84
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To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:Disable the trunk release button
on the driver’s door by turning of f
the trunk main switch in the glove
box. Lock the glove box with the
master key.
Make sure the trunk pass-through
cover is locked (see page ).
Give the person the valet key.
Even if the trunk main switch is
turned of f , you can open the trunk
with the remote transmitter.
1. 2.
3.
4.
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols88
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The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on. Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.To open the rear console
compartment, pull up on the lever
and lif t the lid. To close, lower the lid
and push it down until it latches.
The rear console compartment can
be locked and unlocked only with the
master key. The rear console compartment is
located in the center of the rear seat.
Glove Box
Rear Console Compartment
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols90
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
The glove box, and the pockets in
the doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The trunk is intended f or larger,
heavier items.
In addition, the trunk pass-through
allows you to carry longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your car’s handling, stability, and
operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving187
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop. Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the car
during a crash.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry. If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer. The maximum load for your car is
700 lbs (325 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 700 lbs
(325 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving188
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
327
Engine
Tires Alignment
Lights
Battery
Fuses 12 V
12 V
60 W (HB3)
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V 27/8 W
21/5 W
12 V 21/5 W Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 196 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
9.8 : 1
10.5 : 1
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Size
Pressure Toe
Camber
Caster
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T135/80R16 101M P215/50R17 93V P205/60R16 91V 2°50’
0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Headlights (High beam)
Front turn signal/parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Stop/tail/side marker lights
High-mount brake light
Front side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Glove box light
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V21 W
5W
21 W
3CP
7W
5W
5W
2CP
1.1 W
2CP
Capacity 12 V 65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood See pages
318and 319or the fuse
label attached to the inside of the
fuse box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 317or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance
section page
258.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front in
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube
(D2R).
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1:
2:
1:
2: Premium model
Type-S
Premium model
Type-S
1
1 1
2
1
2

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 275
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .275
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 275
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .95
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High Altitude, Starting at . 193
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 279
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
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Hood Latch .254
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Hood, Opening the .180
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Horn .69
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Hydroplaning .216
Filters
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AIr Cleaner .254
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Dust and pollen .265
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Oil .241
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Flashers,Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 295
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Floor Mats .288
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
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Brake .252
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Clutch .253
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Manual Transmission . 251
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Power Steering .253
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Windshield Washers . 249
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .140
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 331
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9 ,46
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Fuel .178
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Fill Door and Cap .179
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Oxygenated .330
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .179 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .315
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Gasohol .330
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Gasoline .178
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Gas Station Procedures . 179
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Gauges .65
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .67
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .68
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .218
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 198
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Glass Cleaning .290
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Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .218
Index
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IV

CONT INUED
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 324
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 333
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .29
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Inf ant Seats .30
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 266
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .268
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Cleaning .288
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .297 .......................................
Jack, Tire .295
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Jump Starting .303
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Keys .78
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Label, Certif ication .324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
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Leather, Cleaning .289
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .275
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Ceiling .118
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Courtesy .119
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Indicator .57
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limit .217
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Lockout Prevention .83
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .179 ....................................
Glove Box .90
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Power Door .82
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Trunk .87
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 97
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Low Coolant Level .183
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .326
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Luggage .187
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Maintenance .225
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Record .235-236
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Required Indicator .68
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Saf ety .226
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Schedule .230-234
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,310
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Manual Transmission . 194
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 251
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Memory, Driving Position . 100
Index
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