flat tire Acura TL 2007 User Guide

Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
6.
7.8.
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EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
9.
10. 11.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
315
BRAKE HUB
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Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt. Attach the wing
bolt to the bolt extension over the
spacer cone.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
12.
13.
16. 15. 14.
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WING BOLTSPACER
CONE
BOLT
EXTENSION
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the f lat tire.
Lower the trunk f loor, and close
the trunk lid.
17.
18.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
317
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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µµThe operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this: Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h). If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switched in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. Make
sure the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power socket are
turned of f so they do not run down
the battery.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
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Emergency Towing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
331
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains, tires .307
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .284
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When to .273
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 324
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .49
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Child Seats .41
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Inf ants .38
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Large Children .48
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tethers .46
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .299
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Climate Control System . 131
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Clock .116
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CO in the Exhaust .52
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Compact Spare tire .312
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Compass .228 .................
Console Compartment . 121
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Consumer Inf ormation . 352
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .286
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Checking .239
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Proper Solution .286
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
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Cruise Control Indicator . 61
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Cruise Control Operation . 184
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 352
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 88
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Daytime Running Light Indicator . 62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 90
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Def rosting the Windows . 130
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 86Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 288
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Engine Oil .238
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Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 261
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Disc Changer . 145, 165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .285
Doors .......................
Monitor Indicator .68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .245
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Economy .239
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .108
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Economy, Fuel .239
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 320
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
Index
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Checking the Fuses . 327
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
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Jump Starting .320
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Overheated Engine . 322
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Towing .331
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .90
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Emergency Towing .331
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 98
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Emissions Controls .345
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Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 59, 325
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Oil Lif e .72
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
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Overheating .322
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Specif ications .338
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Speed Limiter . 251, 258
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Starting . 247, 248
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Engine, if it won’t start . 318......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .235
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 235
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Filter, Oil .284
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 90
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .300
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 288
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Brake . 291
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Clutch .291
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Manual Transmission . 290
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Power Steering .292
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Windshield Washers . 287
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 178
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Fog Lights . 89 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .90
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Front Seats .103
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Adjusting .103
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Heaters .111
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Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel .234
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Fill Door and Cap .235
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 234
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .235
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Fuses, Checking the .327
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 239
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Gasoline .234
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 234
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Tank, Filling the .235
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Gas Station Procedures . 235
Index
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INDEX
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340........................
Unleaded Gasoline .234
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 285
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 243
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .264
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VSA System Indicator . 61, 264
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VSA Activation Indicator . 61, 264
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VSA Of f Switch .265
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Vehicle Storage .309
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VIN .336
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Viscosity, Oil .283
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 287
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Operation .85
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Time, Setting the .116
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Tire Chains .307
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................................
System .266
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 64, 266
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TPMS System Indicator . 68, 269
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TPMS System Failure . 269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................
Messages .268
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Tires .302
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Air Pressure .303
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Checking Wear .304
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Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation .303
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Inspection .304
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Replacing .306
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Rotating .305
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .339
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Summer Tire .307
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Traction Devices .307
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Winter Driving .307
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313Towing
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A Trailer .270
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Emergency Wrecker . 331
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Traction Devices .307
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .288
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Checking Fluid Level Manual . 290
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Fluid Selection . 288, 290
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Identif ication Number . 336
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Shif ting the Automatic . 253
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Shif ting the Manual . 250
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Computer .73
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Trip Meter .70
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Trunk .97
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Emergency Trunk Release . 98
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Opening the .97
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Open Monitor Light . 68
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Turn Signals .86
Index
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