check transmission fluid Acura TL 2008 Owner's Manual

2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................................................\
................................................ 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ......................\
.............................. 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column)
.......... 55
Features (
climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ®
,and other convenience items
) ........... 125
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...........................................\
........................... 235
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 251
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 277
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) .................................... 317
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 341
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 357
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 361
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .278
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Maintenance Minder .279
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Fluid Locations .285
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Engine Compartment Covers .286
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Adding Engine Oil .287
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Changing the Oil and Filter .288
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Engine Coolant .290
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Windshield Washers .291
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .292
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Manual Transmission Fluid .294
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .295
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Power Steering Fluid .296
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Lights .297
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .303
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Floor Mats .304
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Wiper Blades .304
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Tires .306
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Checking the Battery .314
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Vehicle Storage .315
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, this
requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
these conditions, have the transmission fluid
changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under20°F, 29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/
100,000 km (Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance Minder
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washers, A utomatic T ransmission Fluid
292
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the level between the
upper and lower marks on the
dipstick.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid).
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
5.
6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
293
Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do
not mix with other transmission f luids.
Using transmission f luid other than
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause
deterioration in transmission operation
and durability, and could result in
damage to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Honda
Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the
Acura new vehicle warranty.
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If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the check
bolt, and look f or transmission f luid
coming out of the bolt hole. If a small
amount of f luid drips out of the bolt
hole, reinstall the check bolt.
Manual T ransmission Fluid
294
DRAIN BOLT FILLER BOLT
CHECK BOLT
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Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold,
and the engine compartment right-
side cover is of f (see page ). The
f luid should be between the UPPER
LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. If not,
add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible. 286
Manual Transmission only
Clutch Fluid
Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
296
LOWER LEVELUPPER LEVEL
MAX
MIN
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .245
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Accessories .245
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Modif ications .246
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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AcuraLink .219
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Adding Engine Coolant .290
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Adding Engine Oil .287
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Additives, Engine Oil .288
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Additional Information .22
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Servicing .31
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System Components .22
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Air Conditioning System .126
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Air Pressure, Tires .306
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Antif reeze .290
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,268
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Operation .268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .184
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .95
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Audio System .133
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .186
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Automatic Transmission .259
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Capacity, Fluid .344
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Checking Fluid Level .292
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Shif ting .259
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .259
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Shif t Lock Release .264
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,330
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Jump Starting .326
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Maintenance .314
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Specif ications .345
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Bef ore Driving .235
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .120
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .268
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Break-in, New Linings .236
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Fluid .295
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Parking .117 .................
System Indicator .59,332
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Wear Indicators .267
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Braking System .267
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Break-in, New Vehicle .236
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Brightness Control, Instruments .89
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Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .301
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Daytime Running Lights .297
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Fog Lights .299
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Specif ications .345
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Turn Signal Lights .298,300
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Bulbs, Halogen .297
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Capacities Chart .344
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
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Carrying, Cargo .247
Cassette Player
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Care .154,175
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Operation .152,173
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .118
Index
A
BC
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
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Flat Tire, Changing a .319
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Floor Mats .304
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .292
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Brake .295
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Clutch .296
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Manual Transmission .294 ..........................
Power Steering .296
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Windshield Washers .291
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .180
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Fog Lights .89
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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
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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
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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
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .65
Malf unction Indicator
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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
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .352
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
Index
F
G
INDEX
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Keys .92
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Keyless Memory Setting .76
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Neutral Gear Position .260
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New Vehicle Break-in .236
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .342
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .236
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Odometer .70
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Odometer, Trip .70
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Jacking up the Vehicle .320
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Jack, Tire .319
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Jump Starting .326
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Maintenance .277
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Minder .279
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Owner Maintenance Checks .283
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Saf ety .278
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59,331
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Manual Transmission .256
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Manual Transmission Fluid .294
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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 .246
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Moonroof .115
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .66
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.73
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Engine Oil Lif e .72 .........................
HandsFreeLink
.73
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Keyless Memory Settings .76
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Maintenance Minder .279
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Odometer .70
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Outside Temperature .71
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Trip Computer .73
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Trip Meter .70
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Label, Certif ication .342
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Lane Change, Signaling .86
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .297
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Indicator .62
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Parking .86
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Turn Signal .86
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Load Limit .248
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .95
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Lockout Prevention .96
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .95 ..................................
Glove Box .121
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Power Door .96
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Trunk .97
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Low Coolant Level .241
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .59,330
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .344
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .247
Index
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