2004 Acura RSX lock

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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuses control that
device. Check those f uses f irst, but
check all the f uses bef ore deciding
that a blown f use is the cause.
Replace any blown f uses, and check
if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the interior f use
box.
3.
1.
2. 4.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
211
FUSE
BLOWN

µ
No.Circuits Protected
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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17
18
19
20
21 25 Condenser f an
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Horn, Stop
ABS (F/S)
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Demister
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Main Fuse Battery
Main Fuse Ignition
Spare Fuse
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed214
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in the Accessory (I)
position so the steering wheel does
not lock. Make sure the radio and
any electrical accessories are turned
of f so they do not run down the
battery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed216
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in the
Accessory (I) position, and make sure
the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore
you begin towing.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation219
ENGINE NUMBERMANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Additives, Engine Oil . 165
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires .184
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Antif reeze .168
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .51, 147
...................................
Operation .147
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .65 ..................................
Audio System .92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
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Automatic Transmission . 139
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Capacity,Fluid .220
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Checking Fluid Level . 169
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Shif ting .139
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 139
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Shif t Lever Positions . 139
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .51, 205
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Jump Starting .200
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Maintenance .188
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Specif ications .221
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders .85
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 121....................
Bulb Replacement .174
...........................................
Fluid .171
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System Indicator . 51,208
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Wear Indicators .146
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Braking System .146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 121
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 61
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Brights, Headlights .60
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .178
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Brake Lights .178
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Front Parking Lights . 177
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 176
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Headlights .174
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 178
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Specif ications .221
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Bulbs, Halogen .174
Index
A
B
I

Î
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .2, 48
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .53
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Dead Battery .200
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 234
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 61
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Dimensions .220
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Dimming the Headlights . 60
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Capacities Chart . 220,221
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Cargo Area Cover .76
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Cargo, .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .100
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .108
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CD Changer .101
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Care .108
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Operation .101
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .110, 111
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CD Error Message .109
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Certif ication Label .218
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Chains, .188
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .165
......................................
When to .159
...
Charging System Indicator . 51,205
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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Inf ants .33
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Larger Children .41
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LATCH .37
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .34
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Tethers .40
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Clock .113
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Clock, Setting the .113
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Clutch Fluid .172
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Code, Audio System .112
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CO in the Exhaust .225
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .192
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Console Compartment . 86
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Consumer Inf ormation . 232
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Controls, Instruments and . 47Coolant
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Adding .167
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .167
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .225
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Cruise Control Indicator . 52
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
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Cup Holders .85
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 232
how to carry
tires tire
Index
C
D
II

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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .60
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .167
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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Power Door Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 222
Downshif ting, 5-speed and6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Drive Belts .172
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .133
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Economy .126 .....................................
Fan, Interior .90
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 122
Filters ...............................................
Oil .165
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 61
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 193
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Brake .171
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Clutch .172
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Power Steering .173
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Windshield Washer . 167
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .93
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Folding Rear Seat .74
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Four-way Flashers .61
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Economy, Fuel .126
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .200
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Towing .215
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
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Emergencies on the Road . 191
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Battery, Jump Starting . 200 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 208
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Changing a Flat Tire . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 205
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Checking the Fuses . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 206
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 209
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Overheated Engine . 202
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Emergency Flashers .61
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Emergency Towing .215
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Emissions Controls .225
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Emissions Testing, State . 228
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 57
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Drive Belts .172
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .51, 206
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 51,204
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 164
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Overheating .202
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Specif ications .220
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Starting .135
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Engine, .135
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 225
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Exhaust Fumes .45 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
F
E
III

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Front Airbags .10, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .72
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Heaters .75
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Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .52
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .211
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 52
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 139
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
.......................
Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .71
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 174
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Open Indicator .52
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .174
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
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High Beam Indicator . 52
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Reminder Beeper .60
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 174
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Turning on .60
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Heater, Seat .75
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 60
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Hood Latch .173 .......................
Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .58
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Hydraulic Clutch .172
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 218
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .63
...........................................
Switch .65
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Timing Control System . 226
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Immobilizer System .64
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 51
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .51
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Charging System . 51,205
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Cruise Control .52
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Door-open .52
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .53
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High Beam .52
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 53
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Low Fuel .52
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Low Oil Pressure . 51,204
Index
G H
I
IV