seat memory Acura TSX 2008 Owner's Manual

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 .119
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .120
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Turn Signals and Headlights .121
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Fog Lights .122
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .122
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Hazard Warning Button .124
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Rear Window Def ogger .124
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .129
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Childproof Door Locks .130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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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 .139
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .141
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .143
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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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LANGUAGE
SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION
PRIMARY DISP
SELECTION
MEMORY POSIT ION
LINK Customize Menu
Description
Changes the language used in the
display.
Changes the outside temperature
reading above or below its current
reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average
fuel economy to reset when you
refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your
current trip.
Changes the trip computer’s main
display from its default setting.
Causes the driver’s seat position to be
stored in memory.
Customize Group
MET ER SET UP
(P.93)
POSITION SETUP
(P.104) Customize Setup
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH 5°F 0°F 5°F
3°C 0°C 3°C
ON
OFF
IGN RESET
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B RESET
INST. FUEL
AVG. FUEL
RANGE
ELAPSED TIME
AVG. SPEED
ON
OFF
Customize Entry
CHG SETTING
(P.92)
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘POSITION SETUP,’’ press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. The display changes
to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ as
shown above.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF ’’ by pressing
the INFO button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is
‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the
positionstoredinthememorywhen
you open the driver’s door, using the
remote transmitter.
Refer to page for setting the seat
position memory. Also ref er to page
forremotetransmitteruse.
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Position Setup
Memory Posit ion L ink
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
for 1 second to indicate the feature
has been turned on.
The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
You can turn off this system
activation. Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons at the same
time. The LED in the remote
transmitter will blink twice. Then
release the buttons. Doing this also
cancels the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION
LINK’’ setting f or that remote and
restores the default settings.
Any of these actions will stop the
system’s automatic seat adjustment:
Pressing either memory button or
the MEMO button on the driver’s
door.
Pressing any of the seat
adjustment switches.
Shif ting out of Park (A/T), or into
reverse (M/T).
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep
(depending on the ‘‘KEYLESS
LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’
setting see page ). The driver’s
seat will move to the positions stored
inthememorylocation
corresponding to the remote in use.
You will hear two beeps when the
seat stops moving.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR2025
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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Then, both
indicators in the memory buttons
will start to blink. Press and hold
one of the memory buttons (1 or
2) within 5 seconds af ter you press
the MEMO button. When the
system completes storing a new
driving position, you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the stored
memory button will come on.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat position.
Two seat positions can be stored in
separate memories. You select a
memorized position by pushing the
appropriate button or appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).
This setting can be linked or
unlinked with the remote transmitter.
To customize the setting ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’, see page .
3.
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1.
2.
Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
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MEMORY BUTTONSMEMO BUTTON
INDICATORS
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The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will flash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select a position.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.
Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Pressing the MEMO button again
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep.
Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
To select a memorized position, do
this:
1.
2.
Notes f or vehicles with M/T
Driving Position Memory System
Selecting a Memorized Position
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.
Any of these actions will stop the
system’s automatic seat adjustment:
Pressing either memory button or
the MEMO button on the driver’s
door.
Pressing any of the seat
adjustment switches.
Shif ting out of Park (A/T), or into
reverse (M/T).
If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position af ter it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position f or
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Driving Position Memory System, Mirrors
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AUTO BUTTONINDICATOR
SENSOR
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Child Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
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Lower Anchorage Points .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .49
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Client Service Of f ice .366
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Climate Control Sensors .169
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Clock, Setting the .204
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Clutch Fluid .301
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Cold Weather, Starting in .249
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Compact Spare Tire .324
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Console Compartment .157
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Consumer Inf ormation .366
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .295
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Checking .236
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Proper Solution .295
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Temperature Gauge .68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .359
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Cruise Control Message .85,206
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Cruise Control Operation .206
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Cruise Main Indicator .66
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Cup Holders .156
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Customized Settings .86
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Def ault All .90...............
Door · Window Setup .110
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Lighting Setup .106
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Meter Setup .93
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Position Setup .104
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Setting to Def ault .90
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Wiper Setup .117
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,60
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Def ault All .90
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Defects, Reporting Safety .368
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Def ogger, Rear Window .124
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Dimensions .350
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Dimming the Headlights .121
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .297,298
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Engine Oil .236
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Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .260
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Display, Multi-inf ormation .69
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Disposal of Used Oil .294
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .129 ..................
Lockout Prevention .130
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And Trunk Open .11,78
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Power Door Lock .129
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Door Lock Mode .111
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .353
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .250
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driver’s ID .86
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Driving .247
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Economy .237
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .143
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DRL, Check System Message .85
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Dual Temperature Control .167
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DustandPollenFilter .311
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Economy, Fuel .237
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Elapsed Time Reset Condition .100
Index
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .310
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Fasten Seat Belt Message .78
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .19,62
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seat Position Memory .143
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Seats, Adjusting the .138
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Security System .205
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Indicator .67
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Security Relock Timer .115
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Selecting a Child Seat .44
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Select/Reset Button .72
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Serial Number .348
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Service Manual .369
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Service Station Procedure .233
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Setting the Clock .204
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .254 .....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .252
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Shif t Lock Release .257
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Side Airbags .9,30
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .32
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,31
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in .305,306
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .319
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Sockets, Accessory Power .156
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Sound System .175
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .324
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Specif ications .352
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Specif ications Charts .350
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Speed Limiter .251,257
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Speedometer .68
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Spotlights .153
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .35
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Airbag Service .34
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works .32
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .31
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Service .34
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SRS Indicator .32,63
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Message .83
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START (Ignition Key Position) .128
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Starting the Engine .249
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .249
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With a Dead Battery .331
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .333
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .125
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .128
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Storing Your Vehicle .321
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Sun Visor .152
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Sunglasses Holder .158
Index
INDEX
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