2005 Acura RSX tire pressure

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 198
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Jump Starting .200
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If the Engine Overheats . 202
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Charging System Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 205
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Brake System Indicator . 206
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Closing the Moonroof . 207
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Fuses .208
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Fuse Locations .211
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Emergency Towing .213
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
191

Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Compact Spare Tire
192
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm)

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
219
Capacities
Fuses
Alignment
Lights
Battery Tires
0.0in(0mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°30’
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
1°00’
2°53’
P205/55R16 89V
P195/65R15 89H
Manual
transmission
fluid
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
5W(Amber) 65 W
21 W 55 W
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
High-mount brake light
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
Spotlights
Glove box light 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M T135/70D15 99M
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3.4 W
8W
5W
8W
5W
21 W
5W
21 W
21 W/5 W
21 W
12 V 5 W
Size
Pressure P215/45R17 87V
See page
211or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 212or the fuse box
cover.
High
Low Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Type-S
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
Canadian Standard model
1:
2:
3: Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(HB3)
U.S. Base model and Canadian Premium models
Automatic trans-
mission fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2
3
1, 2
3

CONT INUED
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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 163
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
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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 .182
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53, 147
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Operation .147
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66 ..................................
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 .219
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Checking Fluid Level . 167
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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 .53, 204
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Jump Starting .200
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Maintenance .188
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Specif ications .219
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .10, 19
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Beverage Holders .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 121....................
Bulb Replacement .177
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Fluid .169
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System Indicator . 53,206
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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 . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .177
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Brake Lights .177
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Front Parking Lights . 175
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Front Side Marker . 176
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 174
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Headlights .172
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High-mount Brake Light . 177
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 178
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Specif ications .219
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Bulbs, Halogen .172
Index
A
B
INDEX
I

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 167
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .61
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .165
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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Power Door Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
Downshif ting, 5-speed and6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Drive Belts .170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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Economy, Fuel .126
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .200
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Towing .213
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 62
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Emergencies on the Road . 191
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Battery, Jump Starting . 200 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 206
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Changing a Flat Tire . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 204
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Checking the Fuses . 208
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 205
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 207
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Overheated Engine . 202
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Emergency Flashers .62
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Emergency Towing .213
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Emissions Controls .223
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Emissions Testing, State . 226
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
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Drive Belts .170
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .53, 205
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 53,204
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 162
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Overheating .202
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Specif ications .218
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Starting .135
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Engine, .198
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 223
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Exhaust Fumes .45 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .88
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Features .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 122
Filters ...............................................
Oil .163
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 193
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 167
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Brake .169
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Clutch .169
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Power Steering .171
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Windshield Washer . 167
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .96
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Folding Rear Seat .73
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Four-way Flashers .62
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Front Airbags .11, 22
if it won’t start
Index
F
E
INDEX
III

CONT INUED
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Washer Level .55
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 52
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Inf ant Restraint .32
Inf ant Seats .........................................
LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 183
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Inside Mirror .79
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Inspection, Tire .184
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 52
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Interior Lights .86
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Introduction .i
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Keys .64 .......................
Label, Certif ication .216
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Lane Change, Signaling . 61
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 36
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .172
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 66
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Fuel Fill Door .122
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Glove Box .84
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Hatch .68
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Power Door and Hatch . 67
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Low Coolant Level .125
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Low Fuel Indicator .54
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 53,204
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Lower Anchor .36
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .218, 219
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Luggage, .129
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) . 75..................................
Maintenance .153
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 156
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Record .159
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Required Indicator .55
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Saf ety .154
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Schedule .155-158
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 53,205
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Shif ting the .136
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Meters, Gauges .57
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Mirrors, Adjusting .79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 127
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Moonroof .79
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Closing Manually .207
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Operation .79
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 194
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Jack, Tire .194
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Jump Starting .200
Storing (Cargo)
Index
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K LM
INDEX
V

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Radiator Overheating . 202
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Radio/CD Sound System . 92
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Readiness Codes .226
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 177
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Rear Seat Access .72
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Rear Seat, Folding .73
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Rear View Mirror .79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer .60
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Rear Window Wiper .60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Reminder Indicators .52
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Remote Transmitter .69
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 179
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Engine Oil and Filter . 163
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Floor Mats .179
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Fuses .208
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Light Bulbs .172
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Schedule .155
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Seat Belts .21
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Tires .186
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Wiper Blades .180
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Neutral Gear Position . 140
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New Vehicle Break-in . 121
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Normal Shif t Speeds .137
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 216
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 121
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Odometer .57
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Odometer, Trip .57
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .157
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Checking Engine .125
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Pressure Indicator . 53,204
Selecting Proper Viscosity ..............................
Chart .162, 163
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .224
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .202
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 156..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Park Gear Position .140
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Parking .145
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Parking Brake .81
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 53,206
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Parking Lights .61, 175
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 145
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Playing the Radio .92
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Playing a CD .101
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Playing a CD Changer . 103
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Playing a Tape .98
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PGM-FI System .224
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Power Door Locks .67
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Power Socket Locations . 83
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Power Windows .77
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .28
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General Guidelines .28
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Index
N
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VI

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Storing Your Vehicle .189
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 22
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Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator .26 ,52
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .163
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .191
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Unleaded Gasoline .121
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 165
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .218
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 216
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Vehicle Storage .189
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 177
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .191
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Tape Player .98
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Technical Descriptions . 215
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Emissions Control Systems . 223
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State Emissions Testing . 226
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .225
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Tire Labeling .222
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Temperature Gauge .58
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 91
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Thef t Protection .112
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 225..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
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Time, Setting the .113
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Tire Chains .187
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
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Tires .182
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Air Pressure .183
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Checking Wear .184
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Compact Spare .192
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Inf lation .182
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Inspection .184
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Maintenance .185
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Replacing .186
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Rotating .185
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Snow .187
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Specif ications .186, 219
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Tire Chains .187
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Winter Driving .187
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Tools, Tire Changing . 193
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .148
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Emergency .213
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Equipment and Accessories . 149
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Weight Limit .148
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Traction Devices .187
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Trailer Loading .148 ......................
Trailer Towing Tips .149
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .167
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Fluid Selection .168
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Identif ication Number . 216
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Shif ting the Automatic . 139
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .220
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Trip Meter .57
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Turn Signals .61
Index
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