warning lights Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
LEVER REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.124) (P.70,72)(P.204)
(P.123) (P.123)
(P.119)
(P.122)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.150) (P.200)
(P.137)
HORN
HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.212)
(P.120-121)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.256)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .69
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .119
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Turn Signal and Headlights .120
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Fog Lights .121
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .121
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Daytime Running Lights .121
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Instrument Panel Brightness .122
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Hazard Warning .123
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Rear Window Def ogger .123
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .124
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Keys and Locks .125
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Immobilizer System .126
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Ignition Switch .127
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Door Locks .128
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Childproof Door Locks .129
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Remote Transmitter .130
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136 ...................
Trunk Main Switch .136
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seats .138
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Power Seat Adjustment .138
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .138
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .140
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 146
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Power Mirror Heaters . 146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Sun Visor .152
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Convenience Items . 155
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Beverage Holders .156
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Accessory Power Sockets . 156
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Console Compartment . 157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
MOONROOF
SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.200)
(P.150)
(P.124)(P.70,72) (P.204)
(P.123) (P.123)(P.119)
(P.137)
HANDSFREE LINK BUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
(P.120- 121) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
(P.122)
(P.212)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
(P.256)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator
above the button comes on to show
the def ogger is on. If you do not turn
it of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 35 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signal
lights and both turn signal indicators
in the instrument panel to flash. Use
the hazard warning lights if you need
to park in a dangerous area near
heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is
disabled. Hazard Warning
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR
JACK TOOL TRAY TOOLS
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .121
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Def ault All .89
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
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Def ogger, Rear Window .123
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights .120
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .285
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Engine Oil .232
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Directional Signals .120
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .252
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Disposal of Used Oil .281
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .128
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Lockout Prevention .129
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And Trunk Open .13,78
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Power Door Lock .128
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Door Lock Mode .110
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
Downshif ting,6-speed Manual
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Transmission .242
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7 ..........................................
Driver ID .85
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Driving .239
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Economy .233
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
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Dual Temperature Control .167
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Dust and Pollen Filter .300
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Economy, Fuel .233
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Elap. Time Reset Condition .99
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Emergencies on the Road .311
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Battery, Jump Starting .319
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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
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Checking the Fuses .330
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Hazard Warning Flashers .123
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .324
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Manually Closing Moonroof .326
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Overheated Engine .321
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Towing .328
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .123......................
Emergency Towing .328
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Emergency Trank Opener .136
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Emissions Controls .344
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Emissions Testing, State .347
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .317
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .324
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Oil Lif e Display .266
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Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Oil, What Kind to Use .278
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Overheating .321
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Specif ications .339
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Speed Limiter .243,249
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Starting .241
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .243
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M/T .249
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Ethanol in Gasoline .228
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 229
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
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Oil .280
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 123
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 285
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Brake .288
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Clutch .289
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Manual Transmission . 287
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Power Steering .289
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Windshield Washer . 282
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Fog Lights .121
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Folding Rear Seat .140
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Four-way Flashers .123
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Front Airbags .28
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Front Wiper Action .116
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Fuel .228
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Cap Message .79 ......................
Fill Door and Cap .229
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .80
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Tighten Fuel Cap .80
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Fuses, Checking the .330
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 233
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Gasoline .228
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Gas Station Procedures . 229
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .258 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Glove Box .158
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 291
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Hands Free Link .211
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 123
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Headlights .120
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Aiming .291
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Automatic Lighting Off . 121
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Auto Of f Timer .107
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Daytime Running Lights . 121
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Low Beams, Turning on . 120
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Reminder Chime .120
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 291
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Turning on .120
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 241
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
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Jacking up the Vehicle .314
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .319
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement .112
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Keys .125
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling .120
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Language Selection .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
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Indicator .61
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Parking .297
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Turn Signal .65,293,295
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Load Limits .257
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .230
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Horn .5,118
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Hydraulic Clutch .289
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .336
Ignition
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Keys .125
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Switch .127
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Timing Control System .345
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Immobilizer System .126
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .63
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Charging System .62
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Cruise Main .66
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62
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Passenger Airbag Of f .35 ..........................
Security System .67
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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SRS .63
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System Message .67
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65
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VSA System .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .62
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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INFO Button .70
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INFO Knob .70
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .303
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Inside Mirror .145
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .122
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Light Dimming Time .105
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Introduction .i
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