ignition Acura CL 2003 Manual PDF

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If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer. If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with this
indicator, have the car inspected by
your dealer immediately.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake. 252
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µCheck each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation. Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed315
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If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed321
Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 324
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Specif ications .326
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................
(U.S.Cars) .328
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Treadwear .328
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Traction .328
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Temperature .329
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 331.......................
Emissions Controls .332
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The Clean Air Act .332
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .332
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .332
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .332
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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 333
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PGM-FI System .333
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .333
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 333
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .333
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Replacement Parts . 333
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
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State Emissions Testing . 335
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation323

The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control, Exhaust
Gas Recirculation and Three Way
Catalytic Converter. These four
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO and NOx produced.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) system takes some of the
exhaust gas and routes it back into
the intake manif old. Adding exhaust
gas to the air/f uel mixture reduces
the amount of NOx produced when
the f uel is burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Genuine Acura replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lowerqualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your car.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion.
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PGM-FI Syst emIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation333

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Accessories and Modif ications . 185
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Accessories .185
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 186
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Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Additives, Engine Oil . 240
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 46, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .254
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Air Conditioning System . 122
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Maintenance .264
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Usage .124, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires .266
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Alarm, Anti-theft .158
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Alcohol in Gasoline .330
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 287
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Antif reeze .243
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 208
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Operation .207
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .81 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .158
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Appearance Care .285
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Armrest .96
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Audio Controls, Remote . 156
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Audio System .135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .122
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .44
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Automatic Speed Control . 159
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Automatic Transmission . 197
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Capacity, Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 250
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 200
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Shif ting .198
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 204
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 309
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Jump Starting .303 ..............................
Maintenance .259
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Specif ications .327
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Bef ore Driving .177
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Belts,Seat .8,43
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Beverage Holder .111
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Body Repair .292
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 207
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement .278
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Fluid .252
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Parking .108
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System Indicator . 60,312
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Wear Indicators .206
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Braking System .206
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Break-in, New Car .178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 324
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 333
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .29
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Inf ant Seats .30
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 266
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .268
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Cleaning .288
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .297 .......................................
Jack, Tire .295
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Jump Starting .303
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Keys .78
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Label, Certif ication .324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
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Leather, Cleaning .289
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .275
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Ceiling .118
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Courtesy .119
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Indicator .57
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limit .217
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Lockout Prevention .83
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .179 ....................................
Glove Box .90
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Power Door .82
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Trunk .87
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 97
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Low Coolant Level .183
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .326
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Luggage .187
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Maintenance .225
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Record .235-236
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Required Indicator .68
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Saf ety .226
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Schedule .230-234
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,310
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Manual Transmission . 194
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 251
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Memory, Driving Position . 100
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 330
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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Moonroof .108
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Closing Manually .313
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Operation .108
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Neutral Gear Position . 200
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324
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Paint Touch-up .287
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .205
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Parking Brake .108
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,312
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 334
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PGM-FI System .333
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Polishing and Waxing . 287
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18............................
Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating . 306
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .135
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Readiness Codes .311
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 278
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Rear Seat Armrest .96
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Rear View Mirror .98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .241
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Change, When to .230
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Checking Engine .181
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Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .240 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .332
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OnStar .168
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 331
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Starting the Engine .193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .193
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With a Dead Battery . 303
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State Emissions Testing . 335
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 306
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 135
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Storing Your Car .283
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Storage Tray .115
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Sun Visor .116
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Sunglasses Holder .110
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,46
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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System Components . 46
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Synthetic Oil .240
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Tachometer .65 ..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 278
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 293
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Tape Player .142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Emissions Control Systems . 332
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .334
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection .157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
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Time, Setting the .109
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Timing Belt .266
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Tire Chains .272
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 295
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Tires .266
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Air Pressure .266
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Checking Wear .268
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Compact Spare .294
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Inf lation .266
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Inspection .268
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Replacing .270
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Rotating .269 ...........................................
Snow .272
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Specif ications .327
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Traction Devices .272
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Winter Driving .271
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Tools, Tire Changing . 295
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 209
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Operation .209
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Traction Devices .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .250
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Manual .251
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Fluid Selection . 250,251
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Identif ication Number . 324
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Shif ting the Automatic . 197
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Shif ting the Manual . 194
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Treadwear .328
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Opening the .87
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Open Monitor Light . 63
Index
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