belt Acura TSX 2005 Service Manual

Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving. Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
98
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
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 ). Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is 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 are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
pages to ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see pages to
).
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Preparing to Drive
166

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .190
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Maintenance Schedule . 191
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Servicing Your Vehicle . 192
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .192
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Maintenance Record .197
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Fluid Locations .201
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Adding Engine Oil .202
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Recommended Engine Oil . 202
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Synthetic Oil .203
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Engine Oil Additives . 203
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 204
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Windshield Washers .206
..............................
Engine Coolant .207
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 207
.......................
Transmission Fluid .209
Automatic .........................
Transmission .209
Manual .........................
Transmission .211
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 212
................................
Brake Fluid .212
...............................
Clutch Fluid .213
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 213
....................................
Hood Latch .214
.............................................
Lights .215 .......................................
Seat Belts .223
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Floor Mats .223
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
.................................
Wiper Blades .224
...............................................
Tires .226
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Inf lation Guidelines . 226
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Recomended Tire Pressures . 227
..........................
Tire Inspection .228
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Tire Maintenance .228
.............................
Tire Rotation .229
.........................
Replacing Tires .229
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Wheels and Tires .230
..........................
Winter Driving .230
.............................
Snow Tires .230
............................
Tire Chains .231
...................
Checking the Battery . 232
.............................
Vehicle Storage .233
277
Maintenance
Maint enance
189

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drive under ‘‘severe’’ conditions, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
CONT INUED
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
page do not apply.195
Maint enance
193
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 175)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
: 192
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
CONT INUED
T railer towing, driving with a roof
rack, or driving in mountainous
conditions. Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Maint enance
For Canadian Owners
195
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
175)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule
except in dusty conditions)
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See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
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192
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you use aftermarket floor mats
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Clean dirty seat belts with a sof t
brush and a mixture of mild soap and
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents that can weaken
the belt material. Let the belts air
drybeforeyouusethevehicle. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hook over the f loor
mat anchors. This keeps the f loor
mats f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the f loor mats, make
sure to re-anchor them when you put
them back in your vehicle.Have your Acura dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airf low f rom the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
223
LOOP

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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty manual f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Please ref er to the 2005 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2005 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
275

CONT INUED
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Accessories .160
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .73
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 202
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
.........................................
Usage .105
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Air Pressure, Tires .227
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 179
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Operation .179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
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Audio System . 112,120,128,133
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 143
..............
Automatic Transmission . 170
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .262
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode . 172
.......................................
Shif ting .170
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 170
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Shif t Lever Positions . 170
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Shif t Lock Release . 175Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 248
............................
Jump Starting .243
..............................
Maintenance .232
............................
Specif ications .263
..............................
Bef ore Driving .151
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 179
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .219
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Fluid .212
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .178
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Braking System .178
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 68
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Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .219
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Front Parking Lights . 217
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Headlights .215 .........
High-mount Brake Light . 221
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Specif ications .263
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Turn Signal Lights . 217,219
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Bulbs, Halogen .215
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Capacities Chart .262
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
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Carrying Cargo .162
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .122
.......................................
CD Player .120
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CD Pocket, Center .96
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Certif ication Label .260
............................................
Chains .231
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .204
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When to .193, 195
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Charging System Indicator . 54,248
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 166
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Childproof Door Locks . 76
Index
AB
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INDEX
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Child Seats .30
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Lower Anchorage Points . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .141
...................................
Clutch Fluid .213
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 274
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
....................................
Checking .158
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .268
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Cruise Control Operation . 143
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Customer Service Of f ice . 277
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 276................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 69
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Dimensions .262
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .157
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 178
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Disposal of Used Oil .205
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .168
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .165
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Economy .159
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Economy, Fuel .159
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Emergencies on the Road . 235
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Battery, Jump Starting . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 250................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Checking the Fuses . 254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 251
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Overheated Engine . 245
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .252
.......................
Emissions Controls .268
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .248
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 202
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Overheating .245
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Specif ications .262
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Speed Limiter . 169,174
.......................................
Starting .167
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Engine Speed Limiter . 169,174
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 268
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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Immobilizer System .72
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 54
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 226
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Inside Mirror .87
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Inspection, Tire .228
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Installing a Child Seat .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Using LATCH .39
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Instrument Panel .53
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 68
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 238
.......................................
Jack, Tire .237
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Jump Starting .243
..................................................
Keys .71 ..................................
Maintenance .189
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 192
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Record .197
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Required Indicator .62
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Saf ety .190
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Schedule .193-196
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Manual Transmission . 168
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 211
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Meters, Gauges .60
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Mirrors, Adjusting .88
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Modif ications .161
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Moonroof .92
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Closing Manually .251
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Operation .92
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Neutral Gear Position . 171
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New Vehicle Break-in . 152
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Normal Shif t Speeds .169
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 260
.......................
Label, Certif ication .260
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .215
.......................................
Indicator .53
.......................................
Parking .218
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Turn Signal . 57,217, 219
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door .154
....................................
Glove Box .98
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Lockout Prevention . 75
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Power Door .75
...........................................
Trunk .81
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Low Coolant Level .158
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 169
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 262
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Luggage .162
Index
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