seats Acura TL 2008 Owner's Guide

The trunk pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.
The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
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Seats, Trunk Pass-through Cover
T runk Pass-through Cover
Armrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COVER
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Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters. Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
111
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
To use the cargo net, hook it to the
buttons on the f loor and sides of the
trunk. You can use the cargo net in
several conf igurations by hooking it
to dif f erent buttons. There is also a
side net that can be used on either
side of the trunk.
When you are not using the cargo
net, store it in the pocket in the spare
tire tool case.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Cargo Nets
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
250
CARGO NET
TRUNK HOOK BUTTONS
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Certif ication Label .342
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Chains, tires .312
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .288
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When to .279
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Changing a Flat Tire .319
...
Charging System Indicator .59,330
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .252
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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 .303
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Client Service Inf ormation .358
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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 .318 .........................................
Compass .230
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Console Compartment .121
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Consumer Inf ormation .358
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .290
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Checking .241
.........................
Proper Solution .290
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Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
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Cruise Control Indicator .61
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Cruise Control Operation .186
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice .358
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .88
.
Daytime Running Light Indicator .62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .360
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Def ogger, Rear Window .90
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Def rosting the Windows .130
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Dimensions .344 ...............
Dimming the Headlights .86
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .292
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Engine Oil .240
..........................
Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .267
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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 .289
Doors
.................
Monitor Indicator .11,68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .346
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .251
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Economy .242
Driving Position Memory
........................................
System .108
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Economy, Fuel .242
Index
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Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank .237
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Filter, Oil .288
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .90
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .319
.....................................
Floor Mats .304
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .292
..........................................
Brake .295
.........................................
Clutch .296
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Manual Transmission .294 ..........................
Power Steering .296
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Windshield Washers .291
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .180
........................................
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 .236
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Fill Door and Cap .237
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Gauge .65
................
Octane Requirement .236
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .237
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Fuses, Checking the .333
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Gas Mileage, Improving .243
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Emergencies on the Road .317
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Battery, Jump Starting .326
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Brake System Indicator .332
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Changing a Flat Tire .319
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Charging System Indicator .330
..................
Checking the Fuses .333
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Hazard Warning Flashers .90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .338
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Jump Starting .326
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .330
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .331
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Overheated Engine .328
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Towing .337
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .90
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Emergency Towing .337
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Emergency Trunk Opener .98
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Emissions Controls .352
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Emissions Testing, State .355
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .65
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .59,331
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Oil Lif e .72,279
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Oil Pressure Indicator .59,330
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Oil, What Kind to Use .287 ...............................
Overheating .328
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Specif ications .345
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Speed Limiter .257,264
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Starting .253,254
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Engine, if it won’t start .324
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Ethanol in Gasoline .237
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .352
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
Index
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Gasoline .236
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .63
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement .236
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Tank, Filling the .237
................
Gas Station Procedures .237
Gauges
...
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 .259
6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .256
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Glove Box .121 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .342
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .92
...........................................
Switch .95
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Timing Control System .353
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Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions .6
.........................................
Indicators .58
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .60,268
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .59,332
................
Charging System .59,330
.............................
Cruise Control .61 DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .62
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Fog Light .63
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High Beam .62
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .63
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure .59,330
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Side Airbag Of f .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 .306
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Inside Mirror .106
.............................
Inspection, Tire .309
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Instrument Panel Brightness .89
...............................
Interior Lights .118
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .297
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) .192
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Hazard Warning Flashers .90
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Headlights .86
........................................
Aiming .297
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................
Feature .88 ............
Daytime Running Lights .88
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High Beam Indicator .62
.........................
Reminder Chime .86
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Turning on .86
............................
Head Restraints .104
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High-Low Beam Switch .86
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
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Hood, Opening the .239
Index
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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 .iii
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Satellite Radio .139,159
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Cleaning .303
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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
...............
Use During Pregnancy .16
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Seat Heaters .111
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Seats, Adjusting the .103
............................
Security System .185
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .261
...............................
Serial Number .342
...........................
Service Intervals .279
...........................
Service Manual .361
.........
Service Station Procedures .237 ..........................
Setting the Clock .116
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .259
........................
Shif t Lock Release .264
...................................
Shif ting .256,259
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Side Airbags .9,27
........
Side Airbag Of f Indicator .30,60
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .29
...............................
Signaling Turns .86
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Snow Tires .312
................................
Sound System .133
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .318
............................
Specif ications .345
....................
Specif ications Charts .344
................................
Speed Control .186
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .37
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
....................
Airbag Components .22
.............................
Airbag Service .31
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works .29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .29 .............................
SRS Indicator .29,60
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .95
..............
Starting the Engine .253,254
................
With a Dead Battery .326
..............
State Emissions Testing .355
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .328
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .91
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .95
...................
Stereo Sound System .133
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .315
........................
Sunglasses Holder .123
....
Supplemental Restraint System .22
......................................
Servicing .31
...............................
SRS Indicator .29
...................
System Components .22
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Tachometer .65
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .317
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Tape Player .152,173
Index
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