power steering Acura TL 2012 User Guide

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Maintenance Minder
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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). Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
NOTE:
2:
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SH-AWD only
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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.
Emergency Towing
608
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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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
ÎModels equipped with the keyless access
system have an engine start/stop button instead
is the equivalent of ON (II). For more information,
see pages
:
184 and 187.
of an ignition switch. ACCESSORY Mode is
the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and ON Mode
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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 ).
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).
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. If you slip the clutch f or a long time
while trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat and damage the
transmission. Use a tow service to
prevent transmission damage.
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On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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AAC .273, 313,365
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Accessories .479
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .151
ACCESSORY Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 215
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Active Head Restraints . 165
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AcuraLink
. 449
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Additives, Engine Oil . 544
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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 . 226,227
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Usage .228
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Air Pressure, Tires . 568,570
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Antif reeze .546
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 508
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Operation .508
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 390
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .151, 189
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Audio System .235 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 401
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Automatic Transmission . 494
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Capacity, Fluid .614
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Checking Fluid Level . 549
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Paddle Shif ters .499
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Shif ting .495
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .494
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Shif t Lock Release . 497
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Auxiliary Input Jack .389
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 596
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Jump Starting .591
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Maintenance .577
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Management System . 87
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Specif ications .615
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Bef ore Driving .467
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .214 Blind Spot Inf ormation System
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(BSI) .519
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Audio . 281,376
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HandsFreeLink. 407, 424
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 508
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Break-in, New Linings . 468
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Fluid .553
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Parking .212
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System Indicator . 65,598
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Wear Indicators .507
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Braking System .507
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 468
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .143
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Built-In Key .201
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
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Jack, Tire .584
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Jump Starting .591
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Keyless Access Remote . 174,179
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .195
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keys .147
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Built-In .201 ..................................
Maintenance .529
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .536, 540
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Minder .531
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .539
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Saf ety .530
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 597
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Manual Transmission . 491
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 551
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Map Lights .221
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Memory, Driving Position . 170
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Meters, Gauges .63, 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting .167
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 480
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Moonroof .210
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 78
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Music by Voice .334
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Neutral Gear Position . 496
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New Vehicle Break-in . 468
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Label, Certif ication .612
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Lane Change, Signaling . 139
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
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LATCH System .47
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Lights Control Buttons . 220
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .555
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Indicator .63
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Parking .139 ..........................
Turn Signal .70, 139
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Load Limits .482
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 151
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
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Lockout Prevention . 153,177
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .151, 189
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Childproof Door .153
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Fuel Fill Door .470
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Glove Box .216
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Power Door .152
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Trunk .154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 166
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Low Coolant Level .475
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,595
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Lower Anchors .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 614
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 481
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Tachometer .76
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
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Emissions Control Systems . 623
Three Way Catalytic .......................
Converter .624, 625 .......................
Temperature Gauge .77
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Temperature, Outside . 85
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 234
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 390
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 625
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 471
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 146
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Time, Setting the .391
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Tire Chains .575
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 583
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Tire Inf ormation .617
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Tire Labeling .619
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .514
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .69, 514
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Pressure Monitor .515
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .621
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TPMS System Failure . 517
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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 . 24
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
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) . 151
START Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
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Start/Stop Button, Engine . 183,188
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Starting the Engine . 487,489
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Check Starting System . 488,490
In Cold Weather at High ..........................
Altitude .487, 489
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With a Dead Battery . 591
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 593Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .146
...
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 151,189
Steering Wheel ..............
Buttons . 387,401,407,424
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Stereo Sound System . 235
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Storing Your Vehicle .578
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Sun Visors .217
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Sunglasses Holder .218
Super Handling All-Wheel ...
Drive (TM) (SH-AWD
) . 73,504
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Supplemental Restraint System . 24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .32
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil .544
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages .631
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 548
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Operation .137
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Reserve Tank .548
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 146
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Alignment and Balance . 573
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Compact Spare .582
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Wrench, Nut .584
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .207
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Operating the Power . 206
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Rear, Def ogger .145
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
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Def roster .231
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Washers .137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .566
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Operation .137
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Worn Tires .571
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 607.............................
XM
Radio .246, 299
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