belt Acura RDX 2007 Workshop Manual

Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Ma ke sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Make sure that the folded down rear
seat does not interfere with the front
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the front passenger’s weight
sensors and the front passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag. To return the seat-back to the
upright position, tug on the seat-back
to make sure it is latched. If the seat-
back is not latched f ully, the seat belt
will not work properly and you will
seetheredindicatorbehindthe
release lever as shown.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, lif t up the seat
cushion, then place the rear of the
seat cushion at the base of the seat-
back. Use the seat buckles as guides.
Lower the f ront of the seat cushion
until it locks into place.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
149
RELEASE
LEVERINDICATOR
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
The interior of each f ront door has
an extendable pocket f or maps and
other small, lightweight items. For
saf ety, be sure both f ront door
pockets are closed while driving.
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
Interior Convenience Items
162
Lock FRONT DOOR POCKET
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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Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
ad justment (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make
sure the doors and the
tailgate are secu rely closed and
locked. When
you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato rs in the
instrument panel, and the
messages in the info rmation
display or multi -information
display (depending on models)
(see pages,,, and
).
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments
before you drive your
vehicle:
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Vi sually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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To avoid loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all precau tions and
recommendations.
Wherever you drive, make sure
you and your passengers always
wear seat belts.
Keep your speed low, and never
go faster than the conditions allow.
It’s up to you to continually assess
the situation and drive within the
limits. Be sure to store cargo properly,
and do not exceed your vehicle
cargo load limits (see pages and ).
Your vehicle has been designed
primarily f or use on pavement. But
its higher ground clearance and
super handling-all wheel drive (SH-
AWD) system allow you to
occasionally travel on unpaved roads,
to campgrounds, picnic sites, and
similar locations. It is not designed
f or trailblazing, mountain climbing,
or other challenging of f -road
activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved
roads, you will f ind that it requires
somewhat dif f erent driving skills.
Your vehicle will also handle
somewhat dif f erently than it does on
pavement. So be sure to read this
owner’s manual, pay special attention
to the precautions and tips in this
section, and get acquainted with
your vehicle before you leave the
pavement. 288 317
General Inf ormation
Important Saf ety Precautions
Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
324
Follow all instructions and
guidelines in this owner’s
manual.
Keep your speed low, and
don’t drive faster than
conditions permit.
Improperly operating this
vehicle on or off pavement can
cause an accident or rollover in
which you and your passengers
could be seriously injured or
killed.
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display or multi-
info rmation display (dep ending on
models), a mainten ance record, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .328
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Maintenance Minder .330
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Maintenance Record .344
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Fluid Locations .346
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Adding Engine Oil .347
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Required Engine Oil .347
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Changing the Oil and Filter .349
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Engine Coolant .351
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Windshield Washers .353
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .355
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Brake Fluid .357
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Power Steering Fluid .358
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Lights .359
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .366
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Floor Mats .366
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Audio Antenna .367
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Intercooler .367
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Dust and Pollen Filter .367
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Wiper Blades .368
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Tires .372
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Checking the Battery .378
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Vehicle Storage .380
425
Maintenance
Maint enance
327
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343
: Maintenance
Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connect ions Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This
requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the maintenance items in the information display, replace
the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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On RDX model
On RDX with Technology Package model
Maintenance Minder
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.A non-Acura f loor mat may not f it
your vehicle properly. This could
prevent the proper operation of the
f olding rear seats and the passenger’s
seat weight sensors. We recommend
using genuine Acura f loor mats. Do
not put additional f loor mats on top
of the anchored mat.
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
366
LOOPFLOOR MAT ANCHORS
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Acura warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Replacement Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 66, 393
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Jump Starting .389
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Maintenance .378
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Specif ications .409
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Bef ore Driving .277 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .163
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Booster Seats . 55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 307
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Break-in, New Linings . 278
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Bulb Replacement .362
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Fluid .357
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Parking .157
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System Indicator (Red) . 68, 395
System Indicator ...........................
(Amber) . 68, 396
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System Design .306
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Wear Indicators .306
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Braking System .306
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
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Brights, Headlights .121
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Accessories .285
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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Acura Link .244
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Additives, Engine Oil . 348
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Additives, Gasoline .278
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Adjusting the Sound . 196, 227
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 126
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Adjust Outside Temperature . 77
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
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Advanced Airbags . 29
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 170
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Usage .171
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Air Pressure, Tires .373
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Antif reeze .351
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 67, 307
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Operation .307
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
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Audio System .178 ............................
Auto Door Lock .108
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 133
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Auto Door Unlock .116
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 122
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Transmission . 295
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Capacity, Fluid .408
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Checking Fluid Level . 355
Driving with the Paddle ...................................
Shif ters .299
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Shif ting .295
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .295
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Shif t Lever Positions . 296
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Shif t Lock Release . 298
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Auxiliary Input Jack .230
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .361
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Brake Lights .362
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Fog Lights .363
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Front Parking Lights .360
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Front Side Marker Lights .360
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Headlights .359
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High-mount Brake Light .364
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Rear Side Marker Lights .362
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Specif ications .409
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Taillights . 361, 362
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Turn Signal Lights . 360, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen .359
Bulbs, High Voltage Discharged ............................................
Type .359
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Capacities Chart .408
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58
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Cargo .287
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Cargo Area Cover .167
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Cargo Area Light .160
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Cargo Hooks .290
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Cargo Net .290
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Carrying Cargo .287 .............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .233
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CD Changer . 183, 206
CD Changer Error ...................................
Messages .234
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Ceiling Lights .158
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Certif ication Label .406
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Chains, Tires .377
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Changing a Flat Tire .383
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Changing Oil .349
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How to .349
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When to .330
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Charging System Indicator . 66,393
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 78, 280
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 293
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .55
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Child Seats . 37, 45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .54
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .52
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Warning Labels .39 .........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats . 37, 45
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 52
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Childproof Door Locks . 132
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Cleaning Seat Belts .366
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Climate Control Sensors . 177
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Climate Control System . 170
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Clock .198
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Coin Holder .166
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CO in the Exhaust .415
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 294
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Compact Spare Tire .382
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Console Compartment . 165
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Consumer Inf ormation . 422
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .351
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Checking .283
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Proper Solution .351
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Te mperature Gauge . 78, 83
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Courtesy Lights .160
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .415
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Cruise Control Indicator . 70
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Cruise Control Operation . 241
Index
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