mirror Acura TL 2003 3.2 User Guide

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.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 ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
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 any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
3.2.
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12. 10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving188

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.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
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.
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. 211 212 261
Pre-T ow Checklist
Additional Trailer Equipment
Towing a Trailer
Driving215

CONT INUED
The ceiling light, door light and
vanity mirror light come apart the
same way, but they do not use the
same type of bulb.Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Door light:Pry on the top middle of the lens.
Ceiling light: Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the front edge in front of
both spotlights.
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2.
3.
Maint enance
Lights
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
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No. Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
Circuits Protected
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A
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On Canadian modelsDriver’s Power Window
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Slide
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC (Radio)
Navigation System, OnStar,
Daytime Running Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back up
A/C Mg Clutch
Moonroof
Rear Right Power Window
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 30 A
20 A
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Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
SRS
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
Type S only
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2:
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Interior Light, Courtesy Lights
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed311
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
Driver’s Side
Passenger’s Side
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation319
Fuses Battery Lights
Engine
Alignment
Tires3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
195.8 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
9.8 : 1
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Interior
Under-hood Capacity 12 V 65 AH/20 HR
Headlights
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking lights
Fog Lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
4CP
1.1 W
2CP
5W
7W
3CP
18 W
21 W
21/5 W
21 W Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
10.5 : 1
12 V 51 W (HB4)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure 3°00’
0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T135/80R16 101M P215/50R17 93V
P205/60R16 91V
See page 310or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance
section page
252.
See page 311or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
(High beam)
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
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1 : Premium model 2 : Type-S
2 : Type-S
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Fuses, Checking the .307
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 180
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Gasohol .322
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Gasoline .174
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Gas Station Procedures . 174
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 190
..............................
Glass Cleaning .284
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
........................................
Aiming .269
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 269
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 189
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .247
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Hood, Opening the .176
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Hydroplaning .210
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 316Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System . 325
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 261
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .262
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .282
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Interior Lights .111
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .291
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Jack, Tire .290
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Jump Starting .296
Index
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Keys .76
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Label, Certif ication .316
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .269
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Indicator .57
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limit .184
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Lockout Prevention .80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door .175
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .79
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Trunk .85
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Low Coolant Level .179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59,301
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 318.........................................
Luggage .183
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Maintenance .219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record .229
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .220
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Schedule .224-228
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 303
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Memory, Driving Position . 96
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 322
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .103
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Closing Manually .306
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Operation .103
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Neutral Gear Position . 193
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New Vehicle Break-in . 174
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 316 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 174
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .235
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Change, When to .224
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Checking Engine .178
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Pressure Indicator . 59,301
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .234
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .324
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OnStar .162
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 323
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .299
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuels .322
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 332
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .283
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 59
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Paint Touch-up .281
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .192
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Parking .199
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Parking Brake .104
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .59, 305
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 199
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PGM-FI System .325
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Polishing and Waxing . 281
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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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 . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 299
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .129
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Readiness Codes . 304,327
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 273
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Rear Seat Armrest .92
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 89
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Audio Controls . 150
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 248
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 259
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Engine Coolant .240
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Engine Oil and Filter . 235
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Fuses .308
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Light Bulbs .269
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Schedule .224
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Spark Plugs .250
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Tires .264
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Wiper Blades .256 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .46
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 179
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 192
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Rotation, Tire .264
Index
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Tires .260
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Air Pressure .261
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Checking Wear .262
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Compact Spare .288
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Inf lation .261
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Inspection .262
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Replacing .264
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Rotating .264
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Snow .266
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Specif ications .319
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Traction Devices .266
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Winter Driving .266
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Tools, Tire Changing . 289
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .211
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Emergency Wrecker . 312
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 205
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Operation .203
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Traction Devices .266
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .244
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Fluid Selection .245
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Identif ication Number . 317 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 190
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Treadwear .262, 320
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Release . 86
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Opening the .85
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71
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Underside, Cleaning .285
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .287
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Unleaded Gasoline .174
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Upholstery Cleaning .282
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 237
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 184
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Vehicle Dimensions .318
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 316Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .206
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VSA System Indicator . 61,206
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VSA Activation Indicator . 61,207
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VSA Of f Switch .207
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Vehicle Storage .277
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VIN .316
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Vinyl Cleaning .283
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Viscosity, Oil .234
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .331
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 243
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Indicator .63
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Operation .73
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Washing .280
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Waxing and Polishing . 281
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 263
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Compact Spare .288
Index
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