fuses Acura RSX 2005 Owner's Manual

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 .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 198
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Jump Starting .200
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If the Engine Overheats . 202
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Charging System Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 205
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Brake System Indicator . 206
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Closing the Moonroof . 207
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Fuses .208
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Fuse Locations .211
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Emergency Towing .213
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
191

Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle from a booster battery
(see page ). 200 188 135
213
65208
213
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
199

The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is underneath the steering
column.The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment next to the
battery.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 fuses,
andcheckif thedeviceworks.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
1.
2. 211 212
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
208
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
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Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the interior f use
box.
Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
one of the spare f uses of the same
rating or lower.
3. 4.
5.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
209
FUSEBLOWN BLOWN

If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘Code’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page).
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If you cannot drive your 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 cigarette
lighter 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.
6. 112
Fuses
210
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
T echnical Inf ormation
219
Capacities
Fuses
Alignment
Lights
Battery Tires
0.0in(0mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°30’
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
1°00’
2°53’
P205/55R16 89V
P195/65R15 89H
Manual
transmission
fluid
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
5W(Amber) 65 W
21 W 55 W
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
High-mount brake light
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
Spotlights
Glove box light 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M T135/70D15 99M
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3.4 W
8W
5W
8W
5W
21 W
5W
21 W
21 W/5 W
21 W
12 V 5 W
Size
Pressure P215/45R17 87V
See page
211or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 212or the fuse box
cover.
High
Low Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Type-S
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
Canadian Standard model
1:
2:
3: Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(HB3)
U.S. Base model and Canadian Premium models
Automatic trans-
mission fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2
3
1, 2
3

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 167
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .61
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .165
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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Power Door Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
Downshif ting, 5-speed and6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Drive Belts .170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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Economy, Fuel .126
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .200
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Towing .213
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 62
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Emergencies on the Road . 191
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Battery, Jump Starting . 200 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 206
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Changing a Flat Tire . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 204
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Checking the Fuses . 208
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 205
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 207
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Overheated Engine . 202
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Emergency Flashers .62
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Emergency Towing .213
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Emissions Controls .223
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Emissions Testing, State . 226
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
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Drive Belts .170
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .53, 205
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 53,204
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 162
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Overheating .202
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Specif ications .218
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Starting .135
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Engine, .198
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 223
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Exhaust Fumes .45 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .88
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Features .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 122
Filters ...............................................
Oil .163
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 193
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 167
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Brake .169
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Clutch .169
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Power Steering .171
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Windshield Washer . 167
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .96
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Folding Rear Seat .73
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Four-way Flashers .62
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Front Airbags .11, 22
if it won’t start
Index
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Front Seat......................................
Adjusting .71
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Heaters .74
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Airbags .11, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .54
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .208
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 58
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Fuel .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 1395-speed and
6-speed Manual
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Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .84
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 172
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 62
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .172
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 54
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Reminder Beeper .61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 172
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Turning on .61
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Heater, Seat .74
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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High-mount Brake Light . 177
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Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .59
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Hydraulic Clutch .169 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 216
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .64
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Switch .66
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Timing Control System . 224
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Immobilizer System .65
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
Indicators .......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 53,147
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .53, 206
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Charging System . 53,204
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Cruise Control .54
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Door-open .54
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .55
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High Beam .54
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 54
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Low Fuel .54
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Low Oil Pressure . 53,204
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Side Airbag Of f .52
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SRS .52
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .54
Index
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Radiator Overheating . 202
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Radio/CD Sound System . 92
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Readiness Codes .226
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 177
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Rear Seat Access .72
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Rear Seat, Folding .73
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Rear View Mirror .79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer .60
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Rear Window Wiper .60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Reminder Indicators .52
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Remote Transmitter .69
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 179
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Engine Oil and Filter . 163
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Floor Mats .179
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Fuses .208
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Light Bulbs .172
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Schedule .155
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Seat Belts .21
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Tires .186
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Wiper Blades .180
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Neutral Gear Position . 140
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New Vehicle Break-in . 121
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Normal Shif t Speeds .137
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 216
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 121
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Odometer .57
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Odometer, Trip .57
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .157
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Checking Engine .125
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Pressure Indicator . 53,204
Selecting Proper Viscosity ..............................
Chart .162, 163
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .224
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .202
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 156..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Park Gear Position .140
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Parking .145
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Parking Brake .81
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 53,206
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Parking Lights .61, 175
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 145
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Playing the Radio .92
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Playing a CD .101
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Playing a CD Changer . 103
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Playing a Tape .98
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PGM-FI System .224
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Power Door Locks .67
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Power Socket Locations . 83
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Power Windows .77
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .28
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General Guidelines .28
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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