heating Acura TSX 2008 Owner's Manual

2008 TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i 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)
.......... 59
Features (
climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink®,and other convenience items
) ........... 159
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 231
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 247
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 277
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) .............................. 323
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 347
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 365
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 369
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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Proper use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry
and comfortable, and keep the
windows clear f or best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s
side independently (see page ).
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or on the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display. Press the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and
passenger. If the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature.
Press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
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On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Automatic Operation
Voice Control System
Climate Control System
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You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in the AUTO mode.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display.
Making any manual selection causes
the indicator in the AUTO button to
turn off.
When you push the passenger’s side
temperature control bar, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
).
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence. When you set the temperature to its
lowest limit ( ) or its highest
limit ( ), the system runs at
f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
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On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Semi-automatic Operation
Climate Control System
Features
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Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’
The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. When shif ting up
or down, make sure you push the
clutch pedal down all the way, shif t
to the next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster. When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear. Downshif t one gear
at a time.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
f uel economy and ef f ective emis-
sions control. The f ollowing shif t
points are recommended:
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
5th to 6th Normal acceleration
12 mph (19 km/h)
23 mph (37 km/h)
34 mph (54 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
56 mph (90 km/h)
Manual T ransmission
Recommended Shif t Points
250
Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Emergencies on the Road .323
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Battery, Jump Starting .331
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Brake System Indicator .63,338
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
Charging System
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Indicator .62,336
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Checking the Fuses .340
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Fuse Locations .343
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Hazard Warning Flashers .124
Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ..........................
Lamp .62,84,336
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Manually Closing Moonroof .339
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Overheated Engine .333
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Towing .345
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .345
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136
Emission, Check System
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Message .84
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Emissions Controls .359
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Emissions Testing .362
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message .82 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .329
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .336
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Oil Lif e Display .73,280
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Oil, What Kind to Use .291
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Overheating .333
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Specif ications .351
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Speed Limiter .251,257
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Starting .249
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .257
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M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .232
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .359
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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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 .233 Filter
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Dust and Pollen .311
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Oil .293
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .124
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Flat Tire, Changing a .325
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Floor Mats .310
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .297
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Brake .300
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Clutch .301
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Manual Transmission .299
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Power Steering .301
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Washer Fluid Low Message .81
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Windshield Washer .296
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Fog Lights .122
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Indicator .66
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Folding Rear Seat .141
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Four-way Flashers .124
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Front Airbags .26
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Front Wiper Action .117
Index
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .128
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Childproof Door .130
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Fuel Fill Door .233
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Glove Box .158
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Lockout Prevention .130
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Power Door .129
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Trunk .135
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Low Coolant Level .236
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .250
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .350
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Luggage, Storing .242
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Maintenance .277
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Owner Maintenance Checks .288
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Main Items .289
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Messages .74
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Minder .280
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Saf ety .278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,336
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Manual Transmission .250
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Manual Transmission Fluid .299 ...........
Memory, Driving Position .143
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Memory Position Link .104
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Messages, System .75
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .146
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Modif ications .241
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Moonroof .150
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Closing Manually .339
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Operation .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .69
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Change Setting .92
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Customized Settings .86
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Def ault All .90
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .232
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Odometer .70Oil
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Change, How to .293
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Change, When to .280
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Checking Engine .236
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Level Check Message .82
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Life Display .73
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Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Pressure Message .82
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .292
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .359
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Outside Mirrors .146
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Outside Temperature .73
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Overheating, Engine .333
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Owner Maintenance Checks .288
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Neutral Gear Position .253
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New Vehicle Break-in .232
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Normal Shif t Speeds .250
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .348 ............
Panel Brightness Control .123
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Park Gear Position .253
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Parking Brake .151
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Radiator Overheating .333
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Radio/CD Sound System .170
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Readiness Codes .337,362
Rear Lights,
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Bulb Replacement .306,307
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Rear Seat, Folding .141
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Rear View Mirror .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .124
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Reclining the Seat Backs .138
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .250
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Release Parking Lever Message .78
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Remove Key Message .79
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .293
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Fuses .340
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Light Bulbs .302........................................
Minder .280
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Tires .317
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Wiper Blades .312
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant .295
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Restraint, Child .36
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Reverse Gear Position .253
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Reverse Lockout .251
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Rotation, Tire .317
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting .368
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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 .56
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Digital Radio .179
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator .63
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Message .84
Release Parking Lever ...................................
Message .78
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Parking Lights .121
Parking Over Things that ....................................
Burn .259,360
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Parking Tips .259
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
Passenger Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator .32,64
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Message .82
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PGM-FI System .360
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Pollen Filter .311
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Power Door Locks .129
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Socket Locations .156
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Power Windows .147
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Preparing to Drive .248
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Primary Display Selection .102
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Protecting Children .36Protecting Inf ants and Small
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Children .41
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Protecting Larger Children .51
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Using a Booster Seat .52
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Protecting Your CDs .194
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