2005 Acura MDX check engine light

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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery. Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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3.
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Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
268
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.

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 104
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Additives, Engine Oil . 238
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Rear A/C Control .111
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Usage .107
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Air Outlets (Vents) .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .252
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Antif reeze .240
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .61, 209
...................................
Operation .209
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 131
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
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Audio System . 112,118,123
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.........................
Automatic Lighting .75
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 146
..............
Automatic Transmission . 200
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .284
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242.......................................
Shif ting .200
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 200
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Shif t Lock Release . 203
...........................
Automatic Wipers .72
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 272
............................
Jump Starting .268
..............................
Maintenance .257
............................
Specif ications .285
..............................
Bef ore Driving .185
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Belts, Seat .10, 21
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Beverage Holders .102
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
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Break-in, New Linings . 186
...........................................
Fluid .243
....................
Bulb Replacement .247
.........................................
Parking .94
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System Indicator . 61,274
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Wear Indicators .208 .............................
Braking System .208
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
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Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .247
..............................
Brake Lights .247
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Front Parking Lights . 246
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Front Side Marker Lights . 246
.................................
Headlights .245
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High-mount Brake Light . 248
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Rear Bulbs .247
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Specif ications .285
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Turn Signal Lights . 246
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .245
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

Î
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Cancel Button .146
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Capacities Chart .284
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo .193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .128
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CD Changer .125, 126
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CD Changer Error Messages . 129
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CD Player .125
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Certif ication Label .282
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Chains, .256
Change Oil ........................................
How to .238
......................................
When to .229
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Changing a Flat Tire .261
...
Charging System Indicator . 60,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Child Saf ety .35
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Booster Seats .51
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Child Seats .43, 44
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants .40
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Larger Children .50 .........................................
LATCH .45
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Risks with Airbags .36
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Small Children .41
..........................................
Tether .48
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 36
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Child Seats .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Climate Control System . 106
..............................................
Clock .151
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Code, Audio System .131
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CO in the Exhaust .289
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Compact Spare Tire .260
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Consumer Inf ormation . 296
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .240
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Checking .190
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Proper Solution .240
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Temperature Gauge . 69
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .289
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Cruise Control Indicator . 63
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Cruise Control Operation . 146
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Cup Holders .102
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 296................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Dead Battery .268
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 298
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions .284
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 242
..................................
Engine Oil .190
..........................
Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 208
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .239
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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Lockout Prevention . 82
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .197
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Economy .190
tires
Index
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CONT INUED
Driving Position Memory..........................................
System .97
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DVD Error Messages . 141
...................................
DVD Player .134
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .259
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Battery, Jump Starting . 268
...........
Brake System Indicator . 274
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Changing a Flat Tire . 261
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Charging System Indicator . 272
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Checking the Fuses . 276
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 273
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Overheated Engine . 270
.......................................
Towing .274
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Emergency Brake .94
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .274
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Emissions Controls .289
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .60, 273
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,272
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 237
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Overheating .270
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Specif ications .285
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Speed Limiter .202
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Starting .189
...................
Engine, .267
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 289
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .290
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...................................
Fan, Interior .107
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .238
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 261.....................................
Floor Mats .249
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 242
..........................................
Brake .243
..........................
Power Steering .244
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Windshield Washer . 241
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .116
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Fog Lights .77
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Folding the Second Seat . 89
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Folding the Third Seat . 90
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Seat .86
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Adjusting .86
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Airbags .26
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Heaters .91
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Fuel .186
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Fill Door and Cap .187
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Gauge .68
................
Octane Requirement . 186
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Oxygenated .186
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Fuses, Checking the .276
if it won’t start
Index
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INDEX
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 192
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Moonroof .93
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Neutral Gear Position . 201
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New Vehicle Break-in . 186
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 282
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
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Odometer .68
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Odometer, Trip .69
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Of f -Highway Driving . 223
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Of f -Road Precautions . 223
Oil ........................
Change, How to .238
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Change, When to .231
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Checking Engine .189
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Pressure Indicator . 60,272
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .237
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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OnStar .173 ..............................
Outside Mirrors .95
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Overheating, Engine .270
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 230
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Oxygenated Fuels .186
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position .201
...........................................
Parking .207
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Parking Brake .94
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 291
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PGM-FI System .290
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Power Seat Adjustments . 86
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Power Socket Locations . 104
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .35
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General Guidelines .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Protecting Small Children . 41Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .45
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Radiator Overheating . 270
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Radio/CD Sound System . 112,113
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Rear A/C Unit .111
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 136
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Rear Entertainment System . 132
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 247
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 155
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86,87
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Reclining the Second Seats . 89
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Reminder Lights .60
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Remote Audio Controls . 130
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Remote Control (RES) . 137
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Remote Transmitter .83
Index
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
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SRS Indicator .31 ,60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
.......................
Starting the Engine .198
................
With a Dead Battery . 268
..............
State Emissions Testing . 292
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 270
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...
Stereo Sound System . 112,118,123
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Storing Your Vehicle .258
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Sun Visor .103
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .31 ,60
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .238
.....................................
Tachometer .68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 247
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 259Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 289
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .291
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
............................
Thef t Protection .131
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 291
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Timing Belt .244
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Tire Chains .256
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 261
.................................
Tire Labeling .288
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .205
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .66, 205
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor . 66,206
..................
TPMS Indicator . 66,206
...............................................
Tires .252
..............................
Air Pressure .252
.........................
Checking Wear .254
..........................
Compact Spare .260
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286
......................................
Inf lation .252
..................................
Inspection .253 ..............................
Maintenance .254
...................................
Replacing .255
......................................
Rotating .254
...........................................
Snow .256
............................
Specif ications .285
................................
Tire Chains .256
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .213
................
Emergency Wrecker . 274
....
Equipment and Accessories . 217
.............................
Weight Limit .213
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .222
.........................
Trailer Loading .215
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 220
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242
...........................
Fluid Selection .242
..............
Identif ication Number . 282
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 200
.....................................
Treadwear .286
..............................
Trip Computer .149
.......................................
Trip Meter .69
....................................
Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 261
Index
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VIII