Acura TL 2007 Owner's Manual

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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
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 253
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .250
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Glove Box .121
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .295
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HandsFree Link (HFL) . 190
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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Headlights .86
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Aiming .293
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .88
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Daytime Running Lights . 88
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .86
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Turning on .86
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Head Restraints .104
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High-Low Beam Switch . 86HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .187
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Hood, Opening the .237
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .92
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Switch .95
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Timing Control System . 346
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Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .58
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 60, 262
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 59, 326
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Charging System . 59, 324
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .62
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Fog Light .63
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High Beam .62
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure . 59, 324 .....................
Side Airbag Off . 30, 60
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SRS . 29, 60
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .62
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VSA Activation .61
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VSA System .61
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 302
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Inside Mirror .106
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Inspection, Tire .304
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 89
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 314
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .320
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Keys .92
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Keyless Memory Setting . 76
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 86
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .293
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Indicator .58
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Parking .86
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Turn Signal .86
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Load Limit .243
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 95
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Lockout Prevention .96
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 95
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Glove Box .121
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Power Door .96
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Trunk .97
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Low Coolant Level .239
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 243
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Maintenance .271
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Minder .273
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 277
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Record .279
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Saf ety .272
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 325
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Manual Transmission . 250
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
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Memory, Driving Position . 108
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 241
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Moonroof .116
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 66
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Engine Oil Lif e .72
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HandsFreeLink .73
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Keyless Memory Settings . 76
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Maintenance Minder . 273
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Odometer .70
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Outside Temperature . 71
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Trip Computer .73 ...................................
Trip Meter .70
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Neutral Gear Position . 254
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New Vehicle Break-in . 234
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 234
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Odometer .70
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Odometer, Trip .70
Oil ........................
Change, How to .284
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Change, When to .273
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Checking Engine .238
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Pressure Indicator . 51, 324
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .283
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 95
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
Index
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Outside Temperature .71
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Overheating, Engine .322
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 277
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Panel Brightness Control . 89
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Park Gear Position .254
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Parking .260
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Parking Brake .117
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator . 59, 326
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Parking Lights .86
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 260
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .346
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Power Socket Locations . 120
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .33
Installing a Child Seat Using ........................................
Latch .43 Installing a Child Seat with a
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 45
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .46
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Selecting a Child Seat . 41
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Protecting Small Children . 39
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Protecting Your Discs . 177
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .13
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio . 139, 159
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Radiator Overheating . 322
Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound ........................................
System .133
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Readiness Codes . 325, 348
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
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Rear Seat Armrest .104
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 231
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Rear View Mirror .106
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Rear Window Def ogger . 90
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 103
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Audio Controls . 181
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Remote Transmitter .99 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 284
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Fuses .327
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Light Bulbs .293
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Tires .306
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Wiper Blades .300
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 239
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Restraint, Child . 38, 39
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Reverse Gear Position . 254
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Rotation, Tire .305
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Cleaning .299
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 18, 58
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Seat Heaters .111
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Seats, Adjusting the .103
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Security System .183
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 255
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Serial Number .336
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Service Intervals .273
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Service Manual .355
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Service Station Procedures . 235
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Setting the Clock .116
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
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Shif t Lock Release .258
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Shifting . 250, 253
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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Side Airbag Off Indicator . 30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags .29
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Signaling Turns .86
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Snow Tires .307 ................................
Sound System .133
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .312
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Specif ications .339
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .184
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 37
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Components . 22
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Airbag Service .31
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 95
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Starting the Engine . 247, 248
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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State Emissions Testing . 348
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 322
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .91
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 95...................
Stereo Sound System . 133
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Storing Your Vehicle .309
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Sunglasses Holder .122
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Supplemental Restraint System . 22
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29
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System Components . 22
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Tachometer .65
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 152, 173
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Temperature, Outside . 71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 132
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 91
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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
.....................................
A Trailer .270
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Emergency Wrecker . 331
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Traction Devices .307
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .288
.
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
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Adjusting the Steering . 91
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Alignment and Balance . 305
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Compact Spare .312
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 112
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Rear, Def ogger .90
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .85
...................................
Def roster .130
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Washers .287
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .300
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Operation .85
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Worn Tires .304
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 331
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XM Satellite Radio . 139, 159 U.S.
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power
Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium
unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front:
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32
psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
283
288 290
292291 All models except Type S
Type S
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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