2002 Acura CL check engine light

If your car’s battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: climate control, stereo
system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Remove the battery cover (see
page ).
To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.
You cannot start your Acura by
pushing or pulling it.
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2.
3.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed283
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.

Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (Seeon page .)
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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2.
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165 Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed288
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories .169
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 170
............................
Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 109
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 220
.........................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 43, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .233
..............
Air Conditioning System . 114
..............................
Maintenance .243
.................................
Usage .116, 121
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .246
...........................
Alarm, Anti-theft .149
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .310
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 267
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Antif reeze .223
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .56, 189
...................................
Operation .188
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .150
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Appearance Care .265
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Armrest .91
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Audio Controls, Remote . 148
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Audio System .127
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
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Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 230
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
.......................................
Shif ting .178
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .55, 289
............................
Jump Starting .283 ..............................
Maintenance .238
............................
Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .161
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Belts,Seat .8,40
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Beverage Holder .104
...................................
Body Repair .272
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 188
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement .258
...........................................
Fluid .231
.......................................
Parking .102
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System Indicator . 55,292
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Wear Indicators .187
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Braking System .187
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Break-in, New Car .162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .65
Index
A
B
I

Î
Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .258
..............................
Brake Lights .258
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Front Side Marker Lights . 257
.................................
Headlights .254
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 259
...........................
Interior Lights .260
...................
License Plate Light . 260
...............................
Road Lamps .256
............................
Specif ications .307
...............................
Trunk Light .262
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 257
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .254
............................
Capacities Chart .306
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
............................
Carrying, Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .138
...................................
Operation .134
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .139
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .304 ............................................
Chains .251
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .221
......................................
When to .210
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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Changing Engine Coolant . 225
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Charging System Indicator . 55,289
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety .20
.......................................
Child Seats .24
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner Element, Air . 233
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .267
...................................
Carpeting .268
......................................
Exterior .266
.........................................
Fabric .269
.......................................
Interior .268
.......................................
Leather .269
...................................
Seat Belts .269
...........................................
Vinyl .269
....................................
Windows .270
................................
Wood Trim .270
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Climate Control System . 114
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Clock, Setting the .102
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Coat Hook .107 .....................
Code, Audio System .149
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
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Compact Spare .274
.................
Console Compartment . 105
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Console Pocket .106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 318
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .223
....................................
Checking .167
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Proper Solution .223
...................................
Replacing .225
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Temperature Gauge . 62
....................
Corrosion Protection .271
............................
Courtesy Lights .111
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .312
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Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 52
Index
C
D
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 273
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Battery, Jump Starting . 283
...........
Brake System Indicator . 292
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 275
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Charging System Indicator . 289
..................
Checking the Fuses . 295
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 288
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 290
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 293
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Overheated Engine . 286
.........................
Emergency Brake .102
......................
Emergency Flashers .70
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Emergency Towing .300
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls .312
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Emissions Testing, State . 315
Engine ............................................
Belts .244
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .55, 290
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 55,288
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 219...............................
Overheating .286
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Specif ications .307
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Speed Limiter .184
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Starting .177
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Ethanol in Gasoline .310
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 312
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Exhaust Fumes .49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .313
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 266
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Fan, Interior .118, 123
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .233
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Dust and Pollen .244
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Oil .221
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 320
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 120,125
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Dimensions .306
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 230
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Engine Oil .165
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 187
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Disposal of Used Oil .222
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 78
..............................
Monitor Light .58
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Drive Belts .244
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .175
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Economy .168
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In Bad Weather .196
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In Foreign Countries . 311
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .95
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
Index
E
F
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 275
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Floor Mats .268
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 230
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Brake .231
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Power Steering .232
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Windshield Washers . 229
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .128, 132
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 311
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Four-way Flashers .70
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Front Airbags .9 ,43
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Fuel .162
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Fill Door and Cap .163
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Gauge .62
................
Octane Requirement . 162
...............................
Oxygenated .310
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Reserve Indicator .59
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Fuses, Checking the .294
..........................................
Gasohol .310
.........................................
Gasoline .162
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59...........................................
Gauge .62
................
Octane Requirement . 162
........................
Tank, Filling the .163
................
Gas Station Procedures . 163
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Gauges .60
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .63
...............................
Speedometer .60
.................................
Tachometer .60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 179
..............................
Glass Cleaning .270
........................................
Glove Box .85
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 254
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .254
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .66
............
Daytime Running Lights . 67
..................
High Beam Indicator . 58
.........................
Reminder Chime .65
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 254
...................................
Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 259
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .155
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Hood Latch .233
.......................
Hood, Opening the .164
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Horn .64
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Hydroplaning .197
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 304
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .73
...........................................
Switch .75
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Timing Control System . 313
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Immobilizer System .74
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Index
G HI
IV

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer .61
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Odometer, Trip .61
Oil ........................
Change, How to .221
......................
Change, When to .210
......................
Checking Engine .165
..............
Pressure Indicator . 55,288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .220
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .312
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 311
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Outside Mirrors .93
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
....................
Overheating, Engine .286
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .310
..............................
Paint Touch-up .267
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67........................
Park Gear Position .180
...........................................
Parking .186
...............................
Parking Brake .102
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 55,292
.................................
Parking Lights .65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 314
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PGM-FI System .313
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Polishing and Waxing . 267
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Radiator Overheating . 286
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .127 ...........................
Readiness Codes .291
..........
Rear Console Compartment . 85
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 258
............................
Rear Seat Access .89
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest .91
............................
Rear View Mirror .93
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 70
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 87
.............................
Reminder Lights .53
.......................
Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 233
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
..........................
Engine Coolant .225
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 221
..........................................
Fuses .295
................................
Light Bulbs .254
....................................
Schedule .208
................................
Spark Plugs .235
...........................................
Tires .249
.............................
Wiper Blades .241
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .42
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 167
...............................
Restraint, Child .20
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
Index
O
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VI