warning light Acura MDX 2004 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘A’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
FOG LIGHTS REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4 LOCK
(P.72)
(P.184)
(P.144)
(P.75) (P.128) (P.76) (P.144)
(P.69) (P.
74)
(P.
75)
(P.
30)
(P.176)
(P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON

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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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Indicators .58
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Gauges .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
Windshield Wipers and ...................................
Washers .69
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .71
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Fog Light .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76
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Keys .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Seats .84
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Seat Heaters .89
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Power Windows .90
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Moonroof .91
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Parking Brake .92 .............................................
Mirrors .92
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .94
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Interior Lights .96
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Glove Box .99
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Rear Compartment . 100
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Cargo Hooks .100
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Sun Visor .100
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Vanity Mirror .100
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Accessory Power Sockets . 101
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instruments and Controls
55

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out. Replace the bulb as soon
as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling
(see page ).If a brake light does not work, the
indicator comes on
when you push the brake pedal with
the ignition switch to ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Replace the bulb as
soon as possible (see page ). The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
All of the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II).
When you push the hazard warning
button, both turn signal lights blink.
All turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash. 216
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Brake L amp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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BRAKE LAMP

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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4 LOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
FOG LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
(P.75)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.144)
(P.184)
(P.128)
(P.76) (P.74)
(P.176)
(P.75)
(P.74)
(P.69) (P.30)
(P.144) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATORHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON

With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.The dial on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Turn the dial
to adjust the brightness.Push the red button to the right of
the display to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Canadian Models
Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
74
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL DIAL

Your Acura is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that turns on every time you
start the engine and monitors the
pressure in your tires while driving.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes signif icantly low, the
sensor in that tire immediately sends
a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator and the
appropriate tire on the Tire Pressure
Monitor to come on.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is signif icantly
under-inf lated. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper
pressureasindicatedonthevehicle’s
tire inf ormation placard. Each tire, including the spare should
be checked monthly when cold and
set to the recommended inf lation
pressure as specif ied in the vehicle
placard and owner’s manual (see
page ).
Although your tire pressure is
monitored, you must manually check
thetirepressuresmonthly.
If you think you can saf ely drive a
short distance to a service station,
proceed slowly to the station and
inflate the tire to the recommended
pressure shown on the driver’s
doorjamb.
If the tire is f lat, or if the tire
pressure is too low to continue
driving, replace the tire with the
compact spare tire.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
177

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed231
JACK
TOOLS SPARE TIRE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
You cannot start your Acura by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Acura’s battery. Connect the other
end to the positive ( ) terminal
on the booster battery.
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3.
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246 244 Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
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NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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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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F
III

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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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