low oil pressure Acura TL 2004 Owner's Manual

Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
51
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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U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Acura
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed in accordance
with the intervals indicated by the
Multi-Inf ormation Display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .167
167
209 211
222 213
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
198

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

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.
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2.
3.
4.
167
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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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
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III

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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
Index
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Keys .79
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Keyless Memory Setting . 66
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Neutral Gear Position . 182
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 254
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Label, Certif ication .254
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .213
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Indicator .52
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limit .172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Lockout Prevention .82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Glove Box .107
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Power Door .82
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Trunk .83
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Low Coolant Level .167
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52,242
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 256..............
Luggage, .171
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer .62
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Odometer, Trip .62
Oil ........................
Change, How to .205
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Change, When to .195
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Checking Engine .167
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Pressure Indicator . 52,242
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .204
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Maintenance .193
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Messages .64
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Minder .195
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 198
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Record .200
..........................................
Saf ety .194
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .52, 243
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Manual Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 210
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Memory, Driving Position . 93
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Meters, Gauges .57
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Mirrors, Adjusting .91
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 170
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Moonroof .100
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 59
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Engine Oil Lif e .64
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HandsFree Link .70
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Keyless Memory Settings . 66
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Maintenance Messages . 64
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Odometer .62
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Outside Temperature . 63............................
Trip Computer .65
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Trip Meter .62
Storing (Cargo)
Index
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