fuses Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

2008 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.... 59
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink,and other convenience items)
.. 159
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 271
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 289
Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage).......................................... 325
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 369
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 393
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 409
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 413
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
1 31STK610

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .370
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Changing a Flat Tire .371
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If the Engine Won’t Start .375
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Jump Starting .377
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If the Engine Overheats .379
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .381
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Charging System Indicator .381
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .382
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Brake System Indicator (Red) .383
Brake System Indicator
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(Amber) .384
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Fuses .385
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Fuse Locations .389
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Emergency Towing .391
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
369
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.The primary under-hood f use box is
in the engine compartment on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. The secondary under-hood f use box
is next to the battery. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
385
INTERIOR
FUSE
LABEL TAB
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
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Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
atthewireinside.Removethe
screws with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
3.
1.
2. (Under-hood f use boxes) 389390
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
386
FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. The spare f uses
are provided back of the under-
hood f use cover.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover.
4. 5.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
387
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
If the audio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
next time you turn on the audio you
will see ‘‘ ’’ on the display.
Use the preset bars or buttons
(depending on models) to enter the
f ive-digit code (see page ).
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock (see page ). If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
6.
232188
On RDX model On RDX with technology Package
model
Fuses
388
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
397
Air Conditioning
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
12 V 60 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12 V65 AH/20 HR
52 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
5W
4CP
8W
16 W
3CP
2CP
21 W
3CP
21/5 W
21 W
3CP
55 W
12 V
12 V 2 CP Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.0in(0mm)
0.10 in (2.5 mm) 0°10’1°
2°57’
Size
Pressure P235/55R18 99V
T165/80D17 104M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front fog lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights (in fenders)
Taillights (in tailgate)
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Rear ceiling light
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights
Door courtesy lights
Cargo area light See page389or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page390or the fuse box
covers.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
: (HB3)
(D2S)
High
Low
(Amber)
(H11)
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Cruise Main Indicator .67
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Cup Holders .154
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Customized Settings .80
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Def ault All .83
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Door Setup .100
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Lighting Setup .95
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Meter Setup .86 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .278
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Elapsed Time .73,75
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Reset Condition .93
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Electric Vacuum Pump .304,384
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Emergencies .369
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Battery, Jump Starting .377
Brake System Indicator
......................................
(Red) .383
Brake System Indicator .................................
(Amber) .384
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Changing a Flat Tire .371
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Charging System Indicator .381
..................
Checking the Fuses .386
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .118
............................
Jump Starting .377
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .381
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .382
..................
Overheated Engine .379
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Tailgate Open .126
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Emergency Towing .391
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,60
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Daytime Running Lights .116
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Dead Battery .377
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Def ault All .83
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .412
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Def ogger, Rear Window .118
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Def rosting the Windows .163
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Dimensions .396
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Dimming the Headlights .114
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .344
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Engine Oil .277
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Directional Signals .114
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .304
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Disc Care .223 ........................
Disc Changer .173,196
Disc Changer Error
.....................................
Message .226
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Disposal of Used Oil .339
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Door Setup .100
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Auto Door Lock .101
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Auto Door Unlock .109
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Door Lock Mode .103
Keyless Lock
................
Acknowledgement .105
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Security Relock Timer .107
Doors ............
Childproof Door Locks .124
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Locking and Unlocking .123
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Power Door Locks .123
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .398
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Drive (D) .295
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .289
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Economy .278
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Driving Guidelines .290
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Driving Position Memory .146
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Driving with Paddle Shif ters .297
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .297
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In S Position .299
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Dual Temperature Control .165 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .355
Index
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Fan, Interior .162
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank .273
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .355
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Oil .338
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .118
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Flat Tire, Changing a .371
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Floor Mats .354
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .343
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Brake .345
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Power Steering .346
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Windshield Washer .342
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Folding Rear Seat Down .136
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Four-way Flashers .118
Front Airbags
............................
Driver’s Side .9,25
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Passenger’s Side .9,32
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Front Door Pockets .153
Front Seat
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Adjusting (Driver’s Side) .131
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Adjusting (Passenger’s Side) .132
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Heaters .139 .................................................
Fuel .272
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AVG. Fuel A/B .73,75
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Fill Door and Cap .273
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Gauge .71
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INST. Fuel .73,75
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Octane Requirement .272
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Oxygenated .273
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Tank, Ref ueling .273
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .274
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Fuel Economy .278
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Fuse Locations .389
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Fuses, Checking the .386
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Gas Mileage, Improving .278
.........................................
Gasoline .272
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AVG. Fuel A/B .73,75
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
...........................................
Gauge .71
.............................
INST. Fuel .73,75
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Octane Requirement .272
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Tank, Ref ueling .273
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Gas Station Procedures .273
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Emergency Brake .148
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Emergency Flashers .118
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Emissions Controls .403
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Emissions Testing .406
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .340
Coolant Temperature
.................................
Gauge .73,76
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If It Won’t Start .375
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .63,382
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Oil Lif e Display .327
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Oil Pressure Indicator .63,381
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Oil, What Kind to Use .336
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Overheating .379
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Specif ications .396
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Speed Limiter .295
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Starting .292
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .403
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Exhaust Emissions Controls .404
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
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Protecting Children .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .41
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .45
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Saf ety Belts .8,19 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting .412
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
.183,211
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .354
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .19,62
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .139
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Seats, Adjusting the .131,132
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Security Relock Timer .107
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Security System .233
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SEL/RESET Button .72
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Serial Number .394
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Radiator Overheating .379
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Radio Thef t Protection .232
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Readiness Codes .382
Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .350
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Rear Seat, Folding Down .136
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .270
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Rear View Mirror .144
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Rear Window Def ogger .118
Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .113
Reception, XM
Satellite
..........................................
Radio .228
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Reclining the Seat Backs .131,132
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .300
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Ref ueling .273 ................
Remote Audio Controls .230
.....................
Remote Transmitter .127
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .355
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Engine Oil and Filter .338
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Fuses .386
................................
Light Bulbs .347
...........................................
Tires .363
.................
Transmitter Battery .128
.............................
Wiper Blades .356
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .412
.....................
Required Engine Oil .336
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant .277,340
...............................
Restraint, Child .35
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Retractable Master Key .120
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Reverse Gear Position .294
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Roof Rack .286
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Rotation, Tire .363
Index
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