power steering Acura TL 2011 User Guide

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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 on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during service 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
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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/VSA)
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
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
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
Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear)
stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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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 your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged. Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch.
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
On models with the Keyless Access
system, the ENGINE START/STOP
BUTTON indicator will conf irm that
the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
mode and that the steering lock is
released. If the steering wheel does not
turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and
lef t while pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP BUTTON. This
inf ormation also appears on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle’s
battery is dead, do this:
Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages and ).
Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumpercable(seepage ).The
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lockmaybedamaged. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page ) and
verif y the steering lock is released.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire (see).
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On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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AAC .261, 301,348
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Accessories .453
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
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Accessory Power Sockets . 207
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Active Head Restraints . 159
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AcuraLink
. 425
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Additives, Engine Oil . 510
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Advanced Airbags .28
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Air Conditioning System . 216,217
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Usage .218
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Air Pressure, Tires . 535,536
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Antif reeze .512
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 482
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Operation .482
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 373
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .145, 183
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Audio System .225 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 383
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Automatic Transmission . 468
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Capacity, Fluid .580
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Checking Fluid Level . 515
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Paddle Shif ters .473
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Shif ting .469
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .468
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Shif t Lock Release . 471
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Auxiliary Input Jack .372
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 561
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Jump Starting .557
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Maintenance .542
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Specif ications .581
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Bef ore Driving .443
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .206
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Audio . 269,359
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HandsFreeLink. 389, 406
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 482
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Break-in, New Linings . 444
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Fluid .519
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Parking .204
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System Indicator . 65,563
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Wear Indicators .481
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Braking System .481
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 444
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .137
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Built-In Key .195
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .528
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Daytime Running Lights . 521
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Fog Lights .526
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Headlights .521
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Specif ications .581
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Turn Signal Lights . 524,528
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Bulbs, Halogen .521, 526
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .521
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Indicator .63
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Parking .133
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Turn Signal .70, 133
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Load Limits .456
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 145
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
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Lockout Prevention . 147,171
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .145, 183
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Childproof Door .147
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Fuel Fill Door .446
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Glove Box .208
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Power Door .146
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Trunk .148
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
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Low Coolant Level .449
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,561
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Lower Anchors .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 580
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 455..................................
Maintenance .495
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .502, 506
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Minder .497
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .505
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Saf ety .496
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 562
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Manual Transmission . 465
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 517
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Map Lights .213
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Memory, Driving Position . 164
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Meters, Gauges .63, 75
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 454
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Moonroof .202
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 77
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Neutral Gear Position . 470
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New Vehicle Break-in . 444
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 466,477 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 578
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 444
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Odometer .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .510
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Change, When to .497
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Checking Engine .448
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Pressure Indicator . 64,561
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .510
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 145
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ON Mode (Power Mode) . 178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .589
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Operating Range .168
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Outside Mirrors .162
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Outside Temperature .84
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Overheating, Engine .559
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 505
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Oxygenated Fuels .444
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 598
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .530
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 64
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters .196
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .377
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 226
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 475...............................
Serial Number .578
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Service Minder .497
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Service Manual .599
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Service Station Procedures . 445
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Setting the Clock .374
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 468
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Shif t Lock Release .471
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Side Airbags .9 ,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .133
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Snow Tires .541
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Sound System .225
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .548
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Specif ications .548, 582
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Spark Plugs .581
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Specif ications .580
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Speed Control .383
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Speedometer .75
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .32 ,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 145
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START Mode (Power Mode) . 178
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Start/Stop Button, Engine . 177,182
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Starting the Engine . 461,463
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Check Starting System . 462,464
In Cold Weather at High ..........................
Altitude .461, 463
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With a Dead Battery . 557
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 559
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .140
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 145,183
Steering Wheel ..............
Buttons . 370,383,389,406
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Radio .235, 287
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Treadwear .583
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Trip Computer .82
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Trip Meter .81
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Trunk .148
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Emergency Opener . 150
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Opening the .148
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Open Indicator .71
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Open Monitor Indicator . 12
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Turn Signals .133
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .547
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 583
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Unleaded Gasoline .444
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 254,263,340,350
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 512
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Vanity Mirror .209
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 456
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Vehicle Dimensions .580 VEHICLE OFF Mode
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(Power Mode) .178
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 578
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 484
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VSA Of f Indicator . 68,484
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VSA OFF Switch .485
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VSA System Indicator . 68,484
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Vehicle Storage .544
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VIN .578
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Viscosity, Oil .510
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Voice Control System . 218,273
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages .597
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 514
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Operation .131
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Reserve Tank .514
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 140
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Alignment and Balance . 538..........................
Compact Spare .548
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Wrench, Nut .550
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .199
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Operating the Power . 198
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Rear, Def ogger .139
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .131
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Def roster .221
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Washers .131
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .532
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Operation .131
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Worn Tires .537
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 572
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