coolant temperature Acura MDX 2004 Owner's Manual

This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
mayrisetotheupperwhitemark.If
it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Reset button
until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
Both trip meters will reset if the
vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected. There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the Select
button repeatedly. Each trip meter
works independently, so you can
keep track of two dif f erent distances.
When you turn the ignition switch
ON (II), what you last selected is
displayed.
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trip Meter Temperature Gauge
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SELECT BUTTON
RESET BUTTON

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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/CbuttonortouchingtheA/C
icon on the models with navigation
system. A/C ON will be displayed
on the screen.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum heat.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature to maximum.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control buttons.
Press the A/C button to show the
A/C screen.
Select the desired mode by
touching the MODE icon, and set
the f an to the desired speed by
touching the or icon.
Adjustthewarmthwiththe
temperature control buttons ( or
).
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Vehicles without Navigation System
Vehicles without Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Using the A /C
Using the Heater
Ventilation
106

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ). Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
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If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
241
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Dead Battery .238
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 107
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Dif f erential Fluid .211
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Dimensions .254
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 210
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Engine Oil .161
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 180
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Disposal of Used Oil .207
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Cancel Button .144
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Capacities Chart .254
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .165
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .127
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Operation .125
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .119
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CD Changer .116, 117
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CD Changer Error Messages . 122
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CD Player .116
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CD Player Error Messages . 120
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Certif ication Label .252
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Chains, .225
Change Oil ........................................
How to .206
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When to .197
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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Charging System Indicator . 58,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 170
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48 .............................
Child Seats .40, 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 36
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
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Child Seats .40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Climate Control System . 104
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Clock .130
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Code, Audio System .129
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CO in the Exhaust .259
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Compact Spare Tire .230
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Consumer Inf ormation . 266
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .208
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Checking .162
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Proper Solution .208
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .259
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Cruise Control Indicator . 61............
Cruise Control Operation . 144
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Cup Holders .99
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
tires
Index
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CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .105
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 159Filters
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Oil .206
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 231
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 210
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Brake .212
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Dif f erential Fluid .211
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Power Steering .213
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Transf er Assembly . 211
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Windshield Washer . 209
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .113
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Fog Lights .75
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Folding the Second Seat . 87
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Folding the Third Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Seat .84
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Adjusting .84
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Airbags .23
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Heaters .89
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 256
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .169
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Economy .162
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .94
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DVD Error Messages . 140
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DVD Player .133
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Economy, Fuel .162
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Emergencies .229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 238
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Brake System Indicator . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 231
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Charging System Indicator . 242
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Checking the Fuses . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 243
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Overheated Engine . 240
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Towing .244
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Emergency Brake .92
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .244 .......................
Emissions Controls .259
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .58, 243
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,242
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 205
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Overheating .240
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Specif ications .255
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Speed Limiter .174
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Starting .171
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Engine, .237
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 259
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .260
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
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Fuel .158
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Fill Door and Cap .159
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 158
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Oxygenated .158
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Reserve Indicator .61
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Tank, Filling the .159
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Fuses, Checking the .246
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 214
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Headlights .72
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Aiming .214
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Automatic Lighting .73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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High Beams, Turning on . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 72
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 214
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Turning on .72
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Headphones .141
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Head Restraints .86
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Heated Mirror .93
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Heaters, Seats .89
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Heating and Cooling .104 .................
High-Low Beam Switch . 72
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .153
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Hood Latch .214
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Hood, Opening the .160
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Horn .68
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 162
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Gasoline .158
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 158
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Tank, Filling the .159
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Gas Station Procedures . 159
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .185 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
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Rating) .185
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 172
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Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .185
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 252
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System . 260
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59
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A/T Temp .62
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .59
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Brake Lamp .60
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Charging System .58
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
Index
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