maintenance Acura RDX 2007 Workshop Manual

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procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
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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
...
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
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 384
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Jack, Tire .384
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Jump Starting .389
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement . 112
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Keys .126
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Label, Certif ication .406
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Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Language Selection .94
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lighting Setup .102
Interior Light Dimming .......................................
Time .103
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer . 105
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .359
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Indicator . 63, 64
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 67, 307
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A/T Temperature .66
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Brake (Red) . 68, 395
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Brake (Amber) . 68, 396
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Charging System . 66, 393
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Cruise Control .70
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Cruise Main .70
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .71
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Fog Light .71
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High Beam .70
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 67
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Low Fuel .69
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Low Oil Pressure . 65, 393
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Lights On .71
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Low Tire Pressure . 73, 309
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Maintenance Minder . 74
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 65
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 34
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Security System . 71, 240
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SH-AWD .72
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Side Airbag Off . 33, 67
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SRS . 33, 66
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System Message .74
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TPMS . 73, 310 Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .70
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 69, 315
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VSA Activation . 70, 315
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Washer Level .74
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 52
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 372
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Recommended Pressures . 373
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Inf ormation Display .76
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INFO Button .79
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Inside Mirror .155
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Inspection, Tire .374
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Instruments and Controls . 61
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Intercooler .367
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Interior Lights .158
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Interior Light Dimming Time . 103
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Introduction . i
Index
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Parking .121
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Turn Signal .121
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Load Limits .288
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Lockout Prevention .132
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 129
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Childproof Door .132
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Console Compartment . 165
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Fuel Fill Door .279
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Glove Box .162
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Power Door .131
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Tailgate .138
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Low Coolant Level .283
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Lower Anchors .47
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator . 73, 309
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
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Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) . 290
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 287
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 290
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Neutral Gear Position . 297
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New Vehicle Break-in . 278
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Normal Shif t Speeds .302
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 278
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Odometer . 76, 81
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Of f -Highway Driving . 324
Oil ........................
Change, How to .349
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Change, When to .330
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Checking Engine .283
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .348
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 129
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .415
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Optional Cargo Net .290
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Outside Mirrors .155
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Outside Temperature . 77, 81
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Overheating, Engine .391
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 342
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Maintenance .327 ..
Main Items and Sub Items . 333, 340
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Minder .330
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Minder Indicator .74
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .342
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Record .344
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Saf ety .328
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 65, 394
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Meters, Gauges .75
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Meter Setup .93
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
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Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
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Language Selection .94
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with .......................................
Ref uel .98
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Mirrors, Adjusting .155
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 286
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Moonroof .153
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
Index
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 193, 221
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .366
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 65
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .150
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Se ats, Adjusting the . 144, 145
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Security Relock Timer . 114
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Security System .240
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SEL/RESET Button .79
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Select/Reset Knob .75
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Serial Number .406
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Service Station Procedures . 279
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Setting the Clock .198 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All
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Wheel Drive) .303
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Indicator .72
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System Message .85
Torque Distribution ............................
Monitor . 83, 303
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 295
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Shif t Lock Release .298
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Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 360, 362
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .376
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Sound System .178
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Spare Tire .382
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Specif ications .408
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Speed Limiter .297
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Advanced Airbags .29 .............................
Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Dual-Stage Airbags .28
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Dual-Threshold Airbags . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator . 33, 66
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Starting the Engine .294
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .294
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With a Dead Battery . 389
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State Emissions Testing . 418
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 391
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .126
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 129
Index
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Steering Wheel
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Buttons . 79, 237, 241, 258
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Storing Your Vehicle .380
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Sun Visor .164
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator . 33, 66
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .347
Tailgate ......................
Open Indicator . 11, 12
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Opening the .138
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Unlocking the Tailgate . 139
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 361, 362
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 381
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Emissions Control Systems . 415
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State Emissions Testing . 418
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .416
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Tire Labeling .412 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation . 413
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Te mperature Gauge . 78, 83
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Temperature, Outside . 77, 81
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Tether Anchorage Points . 52
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 239
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 417
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 126
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Time, Setting the .198
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Tire Chains .377
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 383
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Tire Inf ormation .410
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Tires .372
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Air Pressure .373
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Chains .377
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Checking Wear .374
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Inf lation .372
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Inspection .374
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Labeling .412
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 73, 309
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Maintenance .374
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Pressure Monitor .311
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Pressure Monitoring System . 309...................................
Replacing .375
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Rotating .375
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Snow .376
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Specif ications .409
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Tools, Tire Changing . 383
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .317
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Emergency Wrecker . 403
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Equipment and Accessories . 318
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Pre-Tow Checklist .321
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Weight Limit .317
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .309
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Indicator . 73, 310
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .413
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Trailer Loading . 317, 318
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Trailer Towing Tips .322
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .355
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Fluid Selection .356
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Identif ication Number . 407
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Shif ting the Automatic . 295
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Treadwear .374
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Trip Meter . 76, 81
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