jump start Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .204
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
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If the Engine Won’t Start .210
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Jump Starting .212
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If the Engine Overheats .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .216
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Charging System Indicator .216
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .217
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Brake System Indicator .218
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Closing the Moonroof .219
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Fuses .220
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Fuse Locations .223
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Emergency Towing .225
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
203

Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged.When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound or series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Reinstall the f loor mat and spare
tire cover, then close the hatch. Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, the shift
lever must be in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
22.
23.
24.
212
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
If the Engine Won’t StartNothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
210
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem (seeon page ).In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal
connections (see page ). You
canthentryjumpstartingthe
vehicle from a booster battery
(see page ). 65
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200
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
211

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, audio
system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake.Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
1.
2. 3.
Jump Starting
212
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables. Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
the grounding strap on your
vehicle, then from the booster
battery. Disconnect the positive
cable f rom your vehicle, then f rom
the booster battery.
5. 6.
7.
4.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
213
BOOSTER BATTERY

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Accessories .139
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets .83
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Additives, Engine Oil .174
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Airbag (SRS) .11,22
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Airbags, Additional Information .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works .26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .194
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Antif reeze .177
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53,159
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Operation .159
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66..................................
Audio System .92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .127
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Automatic Transmission .151
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Capacity, Fluid .231
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Checking Fluid Level .179
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Shif ting .151
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .151
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Shif t Lever Positions .151
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Shif t Lock Release .156
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .53,216
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Jump Starting .212
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Maintenance .200
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Specif ications .231
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Bef ore Driving .131
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Belts, Seat .10,19
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Beverage Holders .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .159
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Break-in, New Linings .133 ....................
Bulb Replacement .189
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Fluid .181
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System Indicator . 53,218
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Wear Indicators .158
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Braking System .158
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 133
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .189
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Brake Lights .189
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Front Parking Lights . 187
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Front Side Marker . 188
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 186
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Headlights .184
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High-mount Brake Light . 189
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 190
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Specif ications .231
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Bulbs, Halogen .184
Index
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B
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .179
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Engine Oil .137
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Directional Signals .61
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .158
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Disc Care .121
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Disc Changer .99,115
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Care .121
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Operation .99,115
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .101,119
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Disc Player Error Message .100
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Disposal of Used Oil .177
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .67
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Power Door/Hatch Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .232
Downshif ting, 5-speed and 6-speed
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Manual Transmissions .148
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Drive Belts .182
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .145
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Economy .138..............................
Economy, Fuel .138
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .212
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Towing .225
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Hazard Warning Flashers .62
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Emergencies on the Road .203
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Battery, Jump Starting .212
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Brake System Indicator .218
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
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Charging System Indicator .216
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Checking the Fuses .220
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .216
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .217
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Manually Closing Moonroof .219
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Overheated Engine .214
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Emergency Flashers .62
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Emergency Towing .225
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Emissions Controls .235
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Emissions Testing, State .238
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .58
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Drive Belts .182
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Engine Speed Limiter .149,155 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .53,217
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Oil Pressure Indicator .53,216
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Oil, What Kind to Use .174
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Overheating .214
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Specif ications .230
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Starting .147
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Engine, .210
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .235
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Exhaust Fumes .45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .88
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Features .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank .134
Filters
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Oil .175
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .62
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Flat Tire, Changing a .205
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .179
if it won’t start
Index
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Keys .64
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Jacking up the Vehicle .206
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Jack, Tire .206
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Jump Starting .212
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Maintenance .165
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Owner Maintenance Checks .168
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Record .171
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Required Indicator .55
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Saf ety .166
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Schedule .167-170
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .53,217
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Manual Transmission .148
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Shif ting the .148
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Meters, Gauges .57
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Mirrors, Adjusting .79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .139
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Door-open .54
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .55
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High Beam .54
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Key (Immobilizer System) .54
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Low Fuel .55
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Low Oil Pressure .53,216
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Side Airbag Of f .52
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SRS .52
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .54
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Washer Level .55
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .52
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Inf ant Restraint .32
Inf ant Seats .........................................
LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .195
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Inside Mirror .79
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Inspection, Tire .196
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Brightness .62
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Instrument Panel Indicators .52
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Interior Lights .86
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Introduction .i.......................
Label, Certif ication .228
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Lane Change, Signaling .61
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,19
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LATCH Anchorage System .36
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .184
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Load Limit .142
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .66
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .66
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Fuel Fill Door .134
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Glove Box .84
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Hatch .68
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Power Door and Hatch .67 ........................
Low Coolant Level .137
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Low Fuel Indicator .55
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .53,216
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Lower Anchor .36
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .148
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart .230,231
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Luggage, .141
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) .75
Storing (Cargo)
Index
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