2001 Acura TL seats

To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Your car is equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
How Your Side A irbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
47

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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all adjustments bef ore you start
driving. The two power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1413
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Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols93

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Pull the center of the horizontal
switch up to raise the seat. Push it
down to lower the seat.Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the rear switch in the
direction you want to move.Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments
94

The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition switch
must be ON (II) to use them. Push
the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly
heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm. Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols98

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthecar
during a crash.
The maximum load for your car is
850 lbs (395 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 850 lbs
(395 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving160
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying, Cargo .159
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .144
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Operation .141
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .137
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CD Player .135
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .286
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Chains .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .207
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When to .196
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Changing a Flat Tire .259
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Changing Engine Coolant . 212
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Charging System Indicator . 56,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 164
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 220Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .251
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Carpeting .252
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Exterior .250
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Interior .252
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Leather .253
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Seat Belts .253
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Vinyl .253
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Windows .254
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Climate Control System . 114,121
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Clock, Setting the .104
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CO in the Exhaust .51
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 165
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Compact Spare .258
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Console Compartment . 105
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .210
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Checking .155
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Proper Solution .210
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Replacing .212
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection .255 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .294
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Cruise Control Operation . 72
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 303
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 120,125
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Dimensions .288
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil .154
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .209
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .58
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Drive Belts .230
Index
C
D
II

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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System . 295
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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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 . 232
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Inside Mirror .101
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Inspection, Tire .233
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning .252
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Interior Lights .110
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .261
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Jack, Tire .260
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Jump Starting .266
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 240
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 69
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Headlights .65
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Aiming .240
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .66
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Lights On Indicator .58
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Reminder Chime .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 240
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .95
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High Altitude, Starting at . 165
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
HomeLink Universal .................................
Transmitter .88
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Hood Latch .219
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Hood, Opening the .152
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Hydroplaning .183
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 156
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Gasohol .292
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Gasoline .150
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 150
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Gas Station Procedures . 150
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .62
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Speedometer .60
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Tachometer .60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .185
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 166
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Glass Cleaning .254
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight ............................................
Rating) .185
Index
GH
IJ
IV

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Paint Touch-up .251
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Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position .168
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Parking .175
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Parking Brake .103
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .56, 275
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Parking Lights .65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 175
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PGM-FI System .295
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Polishing and Waxing . 251
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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 . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 269
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .127
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Readiness Codes . 274,297
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 243
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Rear Seat Armrest .97
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Rear View Mirror .101
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94
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Reminder Lights .55
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Remote Audio Controls . 145
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 220
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Air Conditioning Filter . 230
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Engine Coolant .212
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Engine Oil and Filter . 207
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Fuses .278
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Light Bulbs .240
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Schedule .196
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Spark Plugs .221
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Tires .235
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Wiper Blades .227 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .44
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 155
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 168
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Rotation, Tire .235
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Saf ety Belts .8, 42
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 303
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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 . 52
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 42
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Additional Information . 42
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Cleaning .253
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,42
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Maintenance .44
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .42, 56
Index
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