Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

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Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
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Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
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Toronto (416) 287-4776
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San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 250-4327

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the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
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inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
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vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
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details.
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replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties: provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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safety defect exists in a group of
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remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer,
or Acura Automobile Division,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying Acura Automobile
Division, American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-
800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other
inf ormation about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
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Accessories .139
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets .83
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .174
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Airbag (SRS) .11,22
...
Airbags, Additional Information .22
...
Additional Safety Precautions .27
.............................
Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .26
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System .88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .194
......................................
Antif reeze .177
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53,159
...................................
Operation .159
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66..................................
Audio System .92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .127
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Automatic Transmission .151
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .231
...............
Checking Fluid Level .179
.......................................
Shif ting .151
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .151
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Shif t Lever Positions .151
....................
Shif t Lock Release .156
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .53,216
............................
Jump Starting .212
..............................
Maintenance .200
............................
Specif ications .231
..............................
Bef ore Driving .131
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,19
...........................
Beverage Holders .83
..................................
Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .159
.............
Break-in, New Linings .133 ....................
Bulb Replacement .189
...........................................
Fluid .181
.................
System Indicator . 53,218
........................
Wear Indicators .158
.............................
Braking System .158
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 133
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .189
..............................
Brake Lights .189
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Front Parking Lights . 187
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Front Side Marker . 188
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 186
.................................
Headlights .184
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High-mount Brake Light . 189
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 190
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Specif ications .231
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Bulbs, Halogen .184
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of.ii
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Dashboard .4,50
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Daytime Running Lights .61
Daytime Running Lights
...................................
Indicator .55
.................................
Dead Battery .212
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .242
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window .62
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Dimensions .230
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Dimming the Headlights .61
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Capacities Chart .230,231
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .45
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Cargo Area Cover .75
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Cargo, .141
Cassette Player
............................................
Care .122
...................................
Operation .102
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .121
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CD Changer .99,115
............................................
Care .121
.............................
Operation .99,115
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .101,119
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CD Player Error Message .100
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Certif ication Label .228
...................................
Chains, .199
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .175
......................................
When to .169
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Charging System Indicator .53,216
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .146 .....................................
Child Saf ety .28
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .32
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Important Saf ety Reminders .28
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Inf ants .32
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Larger Children .41
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LATCH .36
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Risks with Airbags .29
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Small Children .33
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Tethers .39
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Where Should a Child Sit? .29
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .39
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Clock .105,120
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Clock, Setting the .105,120
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Clutch Fluid .182
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Code, Audio System .125
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CO in the Exhaust .235
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Cold Weather, Starting in .147
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Compact Spare .204
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Console Compartment .84
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Consumer Inf ormation .240
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Controls, Instruments and .49 Coolant
........................................
Adding .177
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Checking .137
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Proper Solution .177
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Temperature Gauge .58
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .235
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Cruise Control Indicator .54
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Cruise Control Operation .127
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Cup Holders .83
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Customer Relations Of f ice .240
how to carry
tires tire
Index
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .179
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Engine Oil .137
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Directional Signals .61
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .158
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Disc Care .121
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Disc Changer .99,115
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Care .121
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Operation .99,115
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .101,119
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Disc Player Error Message .100
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Disposal of Used Oil .177
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .67
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Power Door/Hatch Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .232
Downshif ting, 5-speed and 6-speed
.............
Manual Transmissions .148
.....................................
Drive Belts .182
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .145
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Economy .138..............................
Economy, Fuel .138
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .212
.......................................
Towing .225
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Hazard Warning Flashers .62
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Emergencies on the Road .203
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Battery, Jump Starting .212
...........
Brake System Indicator .218
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
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Charging System Indicator .216
..................
Checking the Fuses .220
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .216
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .217
...
Manually Closing Moonroof .219
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Overheated Engine .214
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Emergency Flashers .62
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Emergency Towing .225
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Emissions Controls .235
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Emissions Testing, State .238
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .58
.................................
Drive Belts .182
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Engine Speed Limiter .149,155 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .53,217
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Oil Pressure Indicator .53,216
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Oil, What Kind to Use .174
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Overheating .214
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Specif ications .230
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Starting .147
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Engine, .210
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .235
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Exhaust Fumes .45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .88
...........................................
Features .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank .134
Filters
...............................................
Oil .175
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .62
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Flat Tire, Changing a .205
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .179
if it won’t start
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 184
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 62
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .184
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 54
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Reminder Beeper .61 ........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 184
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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 . 147
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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High-mount Brake Light . 189
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Hood, Opening the .135
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Horn .59
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Hydraulic Clutch .181
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 228
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .64
...........................................
Switch .66
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Timing Control System . 236
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Immobilizer System .65
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
Indicators .......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 53,159
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .53, 218
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Charging System . 53,216
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Cruise Control .54
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 138.........................................
Gasoline .133
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 55
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 133
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Tank, Filling the .134
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Gas Station Procedures . 134
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 58
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Fuel .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 151
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
.......................
Transmissions .148
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Glove Box .84
Fluids
..........................................
Brake .181
.........................................
Clutch .182
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Manual Transmission . 181
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Power Steering .183
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Windshield Washer . 179
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .123
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Folding Rear Seat .73
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Four-way Flashers .62
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Front Airbags .11, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .71
.........................................
Heaters .74
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Airbags .11, 22
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Fuel .133
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Fill Door and Cap .134
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 133
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Reserve Indicator .54
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Tank, Filling the .134
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Fuses, Checking the .220
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Keys .64
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Jacking up the Vehicle .206
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Jack, Tire .206
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Jump Starting .212
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Maintenance .165
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Owner Maintenance Checks .168
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Record .171
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Required Indicator .55
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Saf ety .166
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Schedule .167-170
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .53,217
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Manual Transmission .148
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Shif ting the .148
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Meters, Gauges .57
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Mirrors, Adjusting .79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .139
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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 .55
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Low Oil Pressure .53,216
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Side Airbag Of f .52
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SRS .52
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .54
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Washer Level .55
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .52
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Inf ant Restraint .32
Inf ant Seats .........................................
LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .195
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Inside Mirror .79
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Inspection, Tire .196
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Brightness .62
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Instrument Panel Indicators .52
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Interior Lights .86
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Introduction .i.......................
Label, Certif ication .228
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Lane Change, Signaling .61
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .36
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .184
.....................................
Load Limit .142
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .66
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .66
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Fuel Fill Door .134
....................................
Glove Box .84
............................................
Hatch .68
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Power Door and Hatch .67 ........................
Low Coolant Level .137
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Low Fuel Indicator .55
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .53,216
.................................
Lower Anchor .36
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .148
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart .230,231
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Luggage, .141
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) .75
Storing (Cargo)
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