belt Acura TL 2004 Service Manual

When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the key, the
display shows ‘‘DRIVER 1
DETECTED’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2
DETECTED’’, depending on which
remote transmitter was used last.
(The driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is determined by
the transmitter.)If you use the remote transmitter to
unlock the driver’s door, the display
shows ‘‘DRIVER 1 DETECTED’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2 DETECTED’’ depending
on which transmitter you use, and
the driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
transmitter (see page ).
If the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly, the display reminds you to
close the open trunk or the door(s)
bef ore you start driving.
In addition to the Seat Belt Reminder
in the instrument panel, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows ‘‘FASTEN
SEAT BELT’’ f or about 6 seconds if
you do not f asten your seat belt
while driving. This message repeats
if you ignore it and do not wear your
seat belt while the vehicle is moving.
93
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and T runk OpenFasten Seat Belt
60

Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
lef t lever and lif t up the armrest.
The coin holder inside the console
compartment is removable. To
remove it, pull it up. The coin holder
canalsobestoredineitherfront
door pocket.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the right lever, and lif t the
armrest. To open the console
compartment storage area, pull up
on the lef t lever, and lif t the armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
107
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
3. 2.
1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 88
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Preparing to Drive
Driving176

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the Multi-
Inf ormation Display, a Maintenance
Record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .194
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Maintenance Minder . 195
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Maintenance Record .200
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Fluid Locations .202
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Engine Compartment Covers . 203
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Adding Engine Oil .204
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 205
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Engine Coolant .207
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Windshield Washers .208
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 209
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 210
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 211
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Power Steering Fluid . 212
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Hood Latch .212
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Lights .213
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Seat Belts .218
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Floor Mats .218
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Wiper Blades .219
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Tires .220
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Checking the Battery . 226
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Vehicle Storage .227
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Maintenance
Maint enance193

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Maint enance
Maintenance Minder
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Independent of the maintenance messages in the Multi-Information
Display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, the first column,
page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
NOTE: 1:
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regulary drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at
60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance Minder

If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water, or isopropyl alcohol.If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.If you use a non-Acura f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
Seat Belt s, Floor Mat s
Maint enance
Seat Belts Floor Mats
218
LOOP
FLOOR MAT ANCHORS

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Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
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.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom an Acura dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Acura’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
267

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .52, 242
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Jump Starting .238
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Maintenance .226
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Specif ications .257
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Bef ore Driving .163
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holder .106
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
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Break-in, New Linings . 164
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Fluid .211
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Parking .103
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System Indicator . 52,244 ........................
Wear Indicators .188
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Braking System .188
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Break-in, New Car .164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
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Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .216
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Fog Lights .213
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Specif ications .257
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Turn Signal Lights . 214,215
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Bulbs, Halogen .213
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Capacities Chart .256
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying, Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .138
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Operation .136
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .254
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Chains, .225
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Accessories and Modif ications . 168
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Accessories .169
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Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 106
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Adding Engine Coolant . 207
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Adding Engine Oil .204
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 22
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Additional Information . 22
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Servicing .28
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System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 110
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Air Pressure, Tires .221
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Antif reeze .207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53, 189
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Operation .189
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 140
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System .117
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 76
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20.............
Automatic Speed Control . 142
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Automatic Transmission . 181
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Capacity, Fluid .256
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Checking Fluid Level . 209
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Shif ting .181
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 181
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Shif ting .181
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
tires
Index
A
BC
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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .205
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When to .195
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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Charging System Indicator . 52,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .43
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Child Seats .36
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Inf ants .34
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Large Children .42
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LATCH .38
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .35
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Tethers .41
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .218
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Seat Belts .218
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock .103
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CO in the Exhaust .46
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Compact Spare .230
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 265.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .260
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Cup Holders .106
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
Daytime Running Light ...................................
Indicator .55
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 114
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Dimensions .256
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Dimming the Headlights . 74Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .167
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disc Changer .129
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 135
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Disposal of Used Oil .206
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .60
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 258
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .175
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Economy .168
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 238
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Brake System Indicator . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 231
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Charging System Indicator . 242
tire
Index
D
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
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Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
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Filter, Oil .205
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 231
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Floor Mats .218
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Brake .211
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Clutch .211
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Manual Transmission . 210
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Power Steering .212
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Windshield Washers . 208
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .122
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Fog Lights .75 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9 ,22
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Front Seats .90
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Adjusting .90
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Heaters .96
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Airbags .9, 22
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Reserve Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Fuses, Checking the .245
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Checking the Fuses . 245
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 249
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Jump Starting .238
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 243
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Overheated Engine . 240
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Towing .249
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Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .249
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls .260
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Emissions Testing, State . 263
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 57
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .52, 243
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Oil Lif e .64
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 52,242
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating .240
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Specif ications .257
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Speed Limiter . 179,185
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Starting .177
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Engine, .236 ......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .164
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 260
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Exhaust Fumes .46
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
F
G
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