charging Acura TL 2004 Owner's Manual
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.54)
(P.52)
(P.53) (P.55)
(P.54) (P.55)
(P.54)
(P.52, 240)
(P.56) (P.52,
240) (P.56) (P.52,
243) (P.53)
(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.52)
(P.53)
(P.54)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a chime will sound,
and you will see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message in the
Multi-Inf ormation Display.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals, and you
will see ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ in
the multi-information display. 1.
2.
243 244
242
242
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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Canada
U.S.
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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 .230
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 236
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Jump Starting .238
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If the Engine Overheats . 240
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 242
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Charging System Indicator . 242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 244
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Fuses .245
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Fuse Locations .247
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Emergency Towing .249
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 251
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed229
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low or lost pressure.
Serious engine damage is possible
and you should take immediate
action. Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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204
249
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
242
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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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
...
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
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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
..........
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
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 232
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Jack, Tire .231
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Jump Starting .238
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57
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Speedometer .57
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Tachometer .57
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 181
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .178
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Glove Box .107 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 254
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 261
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Immobilizer System .81
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .52
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 53,189
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .52, 244
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Charging System . 52,242
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Cruise Control .54
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .55
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Fog Light .56
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High Beam .55
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 56
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Low Fuel .56 ................
Low Oil Pressure . 54,242
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Side Airbag Of f .53
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SRS .26, 53
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .55
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VSA Activation .54
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VSA System .54
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 221
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Inside Mirror .91
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Inspection, Tire .222
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 52
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .213
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HandsFree Link (HFL) . 70,149
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .213
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 55
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Reminder Chime .74
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .89
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .145
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Hood Latch .212
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Hood, Opening the .166
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