2005 Acura TSX low oil pressure

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
LIGHT
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.56)
(P.59)
(P.59) (P.54)
(P.59)
(P.57)
(P.58)
(P.56)
(P.56)
(P.57)
(P.55) (P.54)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P.55)
(P.55)
(P.
54) (P.54)
(P.62)
(P.54)
(P.58)

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .190
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Maintenance Schedule . 191
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Servicing Your Vehicle . 192
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .192
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Maintenance Record .197
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Fluid Locations .201
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Adding Engine Oil .202
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Recommended Engine Oil . 202
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Synthetic Oil .203
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Engine Oil Additives . 203
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 204
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Windshield Washers .206
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Engine Coolant .207
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Adding Engine Coolant . 207
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Transmission Fluid .209
Automatic .........................
Transmission .209
Manual .........................
Transmission .211
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 212
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Brake Fluid .212
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Power Steering Fluid . 213
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Hood Latch .214
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Lights .215 .......................................
Seat Belts .223
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Floor Mats .223
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Wiper Blades .224
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Tires .226
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Inf lation Guidelines . 226
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Recomended Tire Pressures . 227
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Tire Inspection .228
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Tire Maintenance .228
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Tire Rotation .229
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Replacing Tires .229
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Wheels and Tires .230
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Winter Driving .230
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Snow Tires .230
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Tire Chains .231
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Checking the Battery . 232
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Vehicle Storage .233
277
Maintenance
Maint enance
189

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Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Acura
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly. 157
158
210209 212
226
Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
192

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 .236
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 241
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .241
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .242
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Jump Starting .243
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If Your Engine Overheats . 245
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Readiness Codes .249
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Brake System Indicator . 250
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Closing the Moonroof . 251
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Emergency Towing .252
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Fuses .254
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Checking and Replacing . 254
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
235

Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
outwithin10seconds,turnoff the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
1.
2.
3. 4.
252
157 202 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
247
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
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 vehicle stopped.

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Child Seats .30
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Lower Anchorage Points . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .141
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 274
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .158
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .268
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Cruise Control Operation . 143
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Customer Service Of f ice . 277
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 276................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 69
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Dimensions .262
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .157
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 178
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Disposal of Used Oil .205
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .168
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .165
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Economy .159
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Economy, Fuel .159
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Emergencies on the Road . 235
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Battery, Jump Starting . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 250................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Checking the Fuses . 254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 251
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Overheated Engine . 245
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .252
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Emissions Controls .268
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .248
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 202
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Overheating .245
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Specif ications .262
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Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Starting .167
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Engine Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 268
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Exhaust Fumes .48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Immobilizer System .72
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 54
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Inf ant Restraint .35
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Inf ant Seats .35
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 226
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Inside Mirror .87
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Inspection, Tire .228
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Installing a Child Seat .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Using LATCH .39
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 68
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 238
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Jack, Tire .237
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Jump Starting .243
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Keys .71 ..................................
Maintenance .189
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 192
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Record .197
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Required Indicator .62
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Saf ety .190
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Schedule .193-196
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Manual Transmission . 168
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 211
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Meters, Gauges .60
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Mirrors, Adjusting .88
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Modif ications .161
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Moonroof .92
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Closing Manually .251
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Operation .92
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Neutral Gear Position . 171
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New Vehicle Break-in . 152
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Normal Shif t Speeds .169
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 260
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Label, Certif ication .260
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .215
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Indicator .53
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Parking .218
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Turn Signal . 57,217, 219
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door .154
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Glove Box .98
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Lockout Prevention . 75
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Power Door .75
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Trunk .81
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Low Coolant Level .158
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 169
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 262
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Luggage .162
Index
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