roof Acura RL 2006 User Guide

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information. If you carry any items extending
through the trunk pass-through,
tie down or secure all items that
could be thrown around the
vehicle and hurt someone during a
crash or sudden stop.
56 carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
307

If the SH-AWD indicator on the
instrument panel stays on, and the
multi-inf ormation display shows an
SH-AWD message, there is a
problem with the system. Your
vehicle still has normal f ront-wheel
drive with vehicle stability assist
(VSA), but does not have the
advantages of SH-AWD. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set. If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb. Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.
Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
SH-A WD System, Parking
Parking
Parking T ips
Driving
321

µ
µ This particular message is displayed
when you drive over 10 miles (f or
U.S. models) or 10 km (f or Canadian
models) af ter seeing 0 %. Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all receipts
as proof of completion, and have the
person who does the work f ill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Acura
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
The maximum total negative mileage
is ‘‘ 999 mile (f or U.S. models) or
999 km (f or Canadian models)’’.
When you press the SEL/RESET
button to select the engine oil lif e
minder, the message ‘‘SERVICE
OIL’’, along with the maintenance
item code and the total negative
mileage af ter the oil lif e became 0
percent, will be displayed on the
lower part of the multi-inf ormation
display.
CONT INUED
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
355
U.S. CANADA
TOTAL PAST DUE MILEAGE

No.No.
No. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps.
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2 Starter diag.
Starter signal DrivebyWire
Ignition coil
Daytime running light
Laf heater
Radio
Interior light
Back-up
Door lock
Accessory socket
Occupant position detection
system
Wiper
Driver’s power seat sliding
Power lumbar support
Driver’s power seat reclining ACG
Fuel Pump
IGN SOL
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Left rear power window
ETS (telescopic)
ETS (tilt)
Driver’s power window
Moonroof
AFS
A/C
SH-AWD
ACC
Option
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
(7.5 A)
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Tire pressure monitoring system
Passenger’s power seat reclining Passenger’s power seat sliding
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
419
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
SECONDARY INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side

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Bulbs, Halogen .372
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Capacities Chart .426
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .305
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .228
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CD Error Message .229
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CD Changer .219
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Ceiling Lights .192
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Certif ication Label .424
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Chains, Tires .387
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Changing a Flat Tire .398
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .364
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When to .349
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Charging System Indicator .62,409
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .310
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
Important Saf ety ...............................
Reminders .38
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Inf ants .42..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .39
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Child Seats .44
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Childproof Door Locks .150
Cleaning
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Seat Belts .379
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Climate Control System .194
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CO in the Exhaust .432
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Cold Weather, Starting in .311
Collision Mitigation Brake System
(CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .329
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Operation .325
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Compact Spare Tire .397
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Console Compartment .187
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Consumer Inf ormation .438
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .366
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Checking .301.........................
Proper Solution .366
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Temperature Gauge .70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .432
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Cruise Control Indicator .66
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Cruise Control Operation .234
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Cup Holders .186
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Customer Service Of f ice .438
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Customize Settings .81
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Door/Window Setup .119
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup .105
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Lighting Setup .112
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Meter Setup .91
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Position Setup .100
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Setting to Def ault .82
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Wiper Setup .130
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .138
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Indicator .66
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Dead Battery .403
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .440
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Def ogger, Rear Window .142
Index
D
C
II

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Lights On Indicator .64
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .372
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Indicator .61
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Position .136
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Turn Signal .136
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Load Limit .341
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .147
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .147
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Childproof Door .150
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Fuel Fill Door .297
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Glove Box .185
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Power Door .148
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Trunk .149
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 153
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Low Coolant Level .301
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,409
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 426
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Luggage, Storing .305
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Maintenance .347
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Main Items .357 ........................................
Minder .349
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .356
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Record .359-360
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Saf ety .348
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Schedule .349-358
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Sub Items .358
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,410
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Memory, Driving Position . 156
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Message Display .78
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Message Indicator .68
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Methanol in Gasoline . 296
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Mirrors, Adjusting .154
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Modif ications .303
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 304
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Moonroof .179-182
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MP 3 .225
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71
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Neutral Gear Position . 314
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New Vehicle Break-in . 296
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 424 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 296
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .364
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Change, When to .349
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Checking Engine .301
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Lif e, Engine .349
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Pressure Indicator . 62,409
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .363
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 147
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .432
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OnStar .265
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Outside Mirrors .155
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Overheating, Engine .406
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 356
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Oxygenated Fuels .296
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Paddle Shif ters .315
Index
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CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control .141
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Park Gear Position .314
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Parking .314
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Parking Brake .183
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .63,411
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Parking Over Things that Burn .434
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PAX System .389
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PGM-FI System .433
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Power Door Locks .148
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Power Socket Locations .188
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Power Windows .177
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47...................
Radiator Overheating .406
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Radio/CD Sound System .203
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Readiness Codes .410
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .378
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Rear View Mirror .154
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Rear Window Def ogger .142
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Reclining the Seat Backs .151
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote .160
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .364
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Fuses .413
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Light Bulbs .372
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Schedule .349
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Tires .383
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Wiper Blades .381
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .301
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .314
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Roof Rack .307
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Rotation, Tire .385................................
Saf ety Belts .10,21
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Safety Defects, Reporting .440
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Satellite Digital Radio .213
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Seat Belts .10,21
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Additional Information .21
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioner .22
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Cleaning .379
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E-pretensioner .23
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17,21
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Maintenance .25
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Seat Heaters .174
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Seat Position Memory .156
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Seat Ventilation .175
Index
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