2002 Acura TL tires

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If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Acura cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD ,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
5
Flat -bed EquipmentSling-t ype Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your A cura. T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Acura.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed302
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your car must be transported
with the f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers . 306
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Specif ications . 308
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................
(U.S.Cars) .310
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Treadwear .310
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Traction AA, A, B, C . 310
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Temperature A,B,C .311
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Oxygenated Fuels .312
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 313.......................
Emissions Controls .314
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The Clean Air Act .314
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .314
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .314
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .314
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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 315
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PGM-FI System .315
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .315
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 315
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .315
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Replacement Parts . 315
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 316
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State Emissions Testing . 317
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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Specif ications
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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 See page 300 or the fuse box
cover. See page 301 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
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 See spark plug maintenance
section page 242 .
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
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
2 : Type S 1 : Premium model
1 : Premium model
2 : Type S
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The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of 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.
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
genuine 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 genuine
Acura replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom an Acura dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Please ref er to the 2002 Warranty
Manual that came with your car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2002 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Acura’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions322
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modifications . 171
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Accessories . 171
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Additional Safety Precautions . 172
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Modif ications . 172
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 79
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Additives, Engine Oil . 225
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 47
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Air Cleaner Element . 238
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Air Conditioning Filter . 249
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Air Conditioning System . 116, 123
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Maintenance . 248
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Usage . 118, 123
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Air Pressure, Tires . 251
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 312
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Antif reeze . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 192
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Operation .191
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 151
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Appearance Care .269
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Audio System .129 ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 70
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 45
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Automatic Speed Control . 153
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Automatic Transmission . 180
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Capacity,Fluid .308
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Checking Fluid Level . 234
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Shif ting .180
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lever Positions . 181
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Shif t Lock Release . 187
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59, 292
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Jump Starting .286
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Maintenance .243
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Specif ications .309
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Bef ore Driving .163
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .108
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Body Repair .276
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 191
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Break-in, New Linings . 164....................
Bulb Replacement .263
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Fluid .236
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Parking .104
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System Indicator . 59, 295
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Wear Indicators .190
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Braking System .190
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Break-in, New Car .164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .263
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Brake Lights .263
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Ceiling Light .265
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Courtesy Lights .265
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Fog Lights .262
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Front Side Marker Lights . 260
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Headlights .259
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High-mount Brake Light . 264
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License Plate Light . 264
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Specif ications .309
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Spotlights .265
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Turn Signal Lights . 260
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Bulbs, Halogen .259
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 323
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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 .273
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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 .271
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .182
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Parking .189
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Parking Brake .104
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .59, 295
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 189
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PGM-FI System .315
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Polishing and Waxing . 271
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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 . 289
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .129
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Readiness Codes . 294, 317
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 263
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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 . 238
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Air Conditioning Filter . 249
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Engine Coolant .230
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Engine Oil and Filter . 225
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Fuses .298
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Light Bulbs .259
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Schedule .214
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Spark Plugs .240
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Tires .254
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Wiper Blades .246 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .46
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 169
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .254
Index
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