469 Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the location of
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .458
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Specif ications .460
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .462
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Treadwear .462
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Traction .462
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Temperature .463
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Tire Labeling .464
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .466 .......................
Emissions Controls .468
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The Clean Air Act .468
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .468
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .468
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .468
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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 469
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PGM-FI System .469
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .469
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 469
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .469
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Replacement Parts . 469
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .470
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State Emissions Testing . 471
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converters
are in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, they convert HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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Daytime Running Lights .142
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Indicator .66
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Dead Battery .437
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 476
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 146
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Def rosting the Windows . 204
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Dif f erential Fluid .460
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Dimensions .460
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Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 400
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Engine Oil .331
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Directional Signals .140
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 352
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Disposal of Used Oil .397
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 152
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Lockout Prevention . 152
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Monitor Indicator . 13,79
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Power Door Locks . 152
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 462
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driver’s ID .81
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Driving .339
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Economy .332 Driving Position Memory
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System .160
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 411
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Economy, Fuel .332
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Emergencies .427
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Battery, Jump Starting . 437
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Brake System Indicator . 445
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Changing a Flat Tire . 432
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Charging System Indicator . 443
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Checking the Fuses . 449
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
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Jump Starting .437
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 443
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 444
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ................................
Manually .446
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Overheated Engine . 440
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Towing .455
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Emergency Brake .187
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Emergency Flashers .145
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Emergency Towing .455
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 154
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Emissions Controls .468 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 471
Engine ............
Check Starting System . 342
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Compartment Covers . 394
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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If It Won’t Start .436
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 444
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Oil lif e .381
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 443
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 395
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Overheating .440
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Specif ications .461
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Speed Limiter .348
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Starting .341
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Engine Speed Limiter . 348
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Ethanol in Gasoline .326
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 468
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Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .469
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Keys .149
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Keyless Access System .163
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Keyless Access Remote .164
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Keyless Memory Settings .170 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle .433
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Jack, Tire .432
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Jump Starting .437
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .293
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Hood, Opening the .329
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Horn .5,136
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 458
Ignition ............................................
Keys .149
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Switch .151
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Timing Control System . 469
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Immobilizer System .150
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) . 64, 353
Aduptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) . 69, 143
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 63, 445
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Charging System . 62, 443
Collision Mitigation Brake ..............
System (CMBS) . 69, 360
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Cruise Control .66 Electronically Controlled Power
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Steering System (ECPS) . 68
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Fog Light .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Keyless Access System . 68, 176
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure . 62, 443
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 67, 365
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Malfunc tion (MIL) . 62, 444
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Message .68
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Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
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Security System . 69, 274
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SH-AWD .67
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Side Airbag Of f .63
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SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .........................
Ac tivation . 65, 371
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .43 ......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 415
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Inside Mirror .158
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Inspection, Tire .417
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 145
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Interface Dial . 199, 207, 297
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Interior Lights .196
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Introduction .i
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Radiator Overheating .440
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Radio/CD Sound System .207
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Readiness Codes .444
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .410
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Rear View Mirror .158
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Reclining the Seat Backs .155
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Reminder Indicators . 62
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Remote .163
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .396
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Fuses .447
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Light Bulbs .404
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Schedule .381
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Tires .415
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Wiper Blades .413
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 331
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position . 344
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror . 159
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Rearview Camera .324
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Roof Rack .337 ................................
Rotation, Tire .418
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Paddle Shif ters .345
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Panel Brightness Control . 145
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Park Gear Position .344
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Parking .351
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Parking Brake .187
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63, 445
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 470
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PAX System .422
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PGM-FI System .469
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Power Door Locks .152
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Power Socket Locations . 192
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Power Windows .181
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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 .43
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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 ................................
Safety Belts . 10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 476
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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 .iii
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Satellite Digital Radio . 217
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Seat Belts . 10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .411
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e-pretensioner .24
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17, 22
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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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