mirror Acura RSX 2002 Owner's Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Indicator Lights .59
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .64 .........
Security System Indicator . 65
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Gauges .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .68
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Headlights .69
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 70
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Turn Signals .70
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Windshield Wipers .71
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Windshield Washers . 72
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .72
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Hazard Warning .73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Keys .75
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .79 .........
Power Door/Hatch Locks . 80
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Hatch .80
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Remote Transmitter . 81
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Glove Box .84
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Seat Adjustments .85
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Front Seat Adjustments . 85
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .86
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 86
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Rear Seat Access .86
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Folding Rear Seat .87
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Seat Heaters .88
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Cargo Area Cover .89
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Power Windows .90
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Moonroof .93
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Mirrors .94
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
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Parking Brake .95
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Vanity Mirror .96
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Coat Hook .96
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Beverage Holder .97
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Console Compartment . 98
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Interior Lights .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the lef t side of
the dashboard:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols94
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
61Canada: Premium and Type-S models
only
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
95
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ON NDriving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.To use this coat hook, rotate the
hook down. Close it with a f irm push.
Vanity Mirror, Coat Hook
Vanity Mirror
Coat Hook
Inst rument s and Cont rols96

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Make sure the doors and hatch
are securely closed and locked.
1.
2.
3.
9. 8.
7. 6. 5.
4. 10.
11.
12.
16
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Preparing to Drive
Driving168

Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure. All weights and loads are within
limits (see page ). 235
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Pre-T ow Checklist
Additional Trailer Equipment
Towing a Trailer
Driving190

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No. No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
:
: Canadian models only
T ype-S only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Ignition Coil
Laf Heater
Daytime Running Lights
ACG (IG)
Not Used
Power Window Relay
Moon roof
Radio
Rear Wiper
Gauge panel
ABS
Daytime Running Lights SRS
Power Mirror
Bass Speaker
Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
1
1 2
11
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed283
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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Fuel .155
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Fill Door and Cap .156
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 155
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Oxygenated .294
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Reserve Indicator .62
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Fuses, Checking the .280
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasohol .294
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Gasoline .155
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 155
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Tank, Filling the .156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .67
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 1735-speed and 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .170
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Glass Cleaning .258
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Glove Box .84
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 288
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .75
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Switch .77
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Timing Control System . 297
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Immobilizer System .76
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .21
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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LATCH .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 235
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .236
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Instrument Panel .2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 70
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Interior Cleaning .256
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Interior Lights .99
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 244
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Hatch .80
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Opening the .80
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .244
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 244
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .11
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Heating and Cooling .102
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High Altitude, Starting at . 169
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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Hood Latch .224
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Hood, Opening the .157 ..................................................
Horn .68
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Hydraulic Clutch .220
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Hydroplaning .185
Index
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CONT INUED
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .265
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Jack, Tire .264
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Jump Starting .270
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Keys .75
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Label, Certif ication .288
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,44
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Leather, Cleaning .257
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .244
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Indicator .59
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .70
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Load Limit .165
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door .156
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Glove Box .84
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Hatch .80
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Power Door and Hatch . 80
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Low Coolant Level .160
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 170
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Low Fuel Indicator .60
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 61,274
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .290, 291
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Luggage .164
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Maintenance .193
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 205
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Record .203
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Required Indicator .64
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Schedule .198-202
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 61,276
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 219
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 294..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .93
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Closing Manually .279
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Operation .93
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Neutral Gear Position . 174
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New Vehicle Break-in . 155
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Normal Shif t Speeds .171
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 288
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 155
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Index
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Oil........................
Change, How to .209
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Change, When to .198
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Checking Engine .159
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Pressure Indicator . 61,274
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .208
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .297
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 287
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .272
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Oxygenated Fuels .294
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 205
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Paint Touch-up .255
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Panel Brightness Control . 70
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Park Gear Position .174
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Parking .180
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Parking Brake .95
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Parking Lights .69, 247
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 180
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PGM-FI System .297 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 255
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41
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Using LATCH .42
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Radiator Overheating . 272
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Radio/CD Sound System . 125
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Readiness Codes .299
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 249
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Rear Seat Access .86
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Rear Seat, Folding .87
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Rear Window Washer .72
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Rear Window Wiper .72 ...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
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Reminder Lights .59
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 222
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Coolant .214
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Engine Oil and Filter . 209
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Fuses .280
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Light Bulbs .244
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Schedule .198
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Spark Plugs .224
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Tires .235
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Wiper Blades .229
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .46
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 212
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 174
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Rotation, Tire .238
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Saf ety Belts .8, 48
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .11
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