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µ The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Saf ety Standards (CMVSS) f or
Emissions valid at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Controls
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
T ire L abeling, Emissions Controls
274

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 6th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
State Emissions T esting
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Accessories and Modif ications .181
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Accessories .181
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Modif ications .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .90
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Adding Engine Coolant .221
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Adding Engine Oil .218
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Additives, Engine Oil .219
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Airbag (SRS) .11,23
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Additional Information .23
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Servicing .32
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System Components .23
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Air Conditioning System .122
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Air Pressure, Tires .234
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Antif reeze .221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,201
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Operation .201
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .151
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .90
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Audio System .127
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .86
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21 .............
Automatic Speed Control .153
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Automatic Transmission .193
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Capacity, Fluid .270
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Checking Fluid Level .223
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Shif ting .193
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .193
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Shif ting .193
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Shif t Lock Release .197
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,256
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Jump Starting .252
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Maintenance .240
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Specif ications .271
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Bef ore Driving .175
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Belts, Seat .10,20
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Beverage Holder .115
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .201
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Break-in, New Linings .176
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Fluid .225
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Parking .112
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System Indicator .60,258 ........................
Wear Indicators .200
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Braking System .200
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Break-in, New Vehicle .176
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Brightness Control, Instruments .85
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Brights, Headlights .84
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .230
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Fog Lights .227
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Specif ications .271
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Turn Signal Lights .228,229
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Bulbs, Halogen .227
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Capacities Chart .270
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
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Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .149
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Operation .147
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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Ceiling Light .113
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Certif ication Label .268
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Chains, tires .239
Index
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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .219
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When to .209
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Changing a Flat Tire .245
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Charging System Indicator .60,256
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .188
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Childproof Door Locks .94
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats .42
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Inf ants .39
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Large Children .49
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LATCH .44
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .47
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .232
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Seat Belts .231
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Climate Control System .125
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Clock .112
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Compact Spare tire .244
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Console Compartment .116
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Consumer Inf ormation .279 .............
Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .221
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Checking .180
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Proper Solution .221
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Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .153
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Cup Holders .115
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Customer Relations Of f ice .280
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,58
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Daytime Running Lights .84
Daytime Running Light
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Indicator .63
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .282
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Def ogger, Rear Window .87
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Def rosting the Windows .124
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Dimensions .270
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Dimming the Headlights .84 Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .223
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Engine Oil .179
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Directional Signals .84
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .200
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Disc Changer .140
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Disc Changer Error Messages .146
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Disposal of Used Oil .220
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .69
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Power Door Locks .92
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .187
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Economy .180
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Economy, Fuel .186
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Emergencies on the Road .243
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Battery, Jump Starting .252
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Brake System Indicator .258
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Changing a Flat Tire .245
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Charging System Indicator .256
Index
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Checking the Fuses .259
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Hazard Warning Flashers .86
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .264
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Jump Starting .252
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .256
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .257
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Overheated Engine .254
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Towing .263
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .86
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Emergency Towing .263
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Emergency Trunk Opener .94
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Emissions Controls .274
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Emissions Testing, State .277
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .60,257
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Oil Lif e .73
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
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Oil, What Kind to Use .218
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Overheating .254
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Specif ications .271
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Speed Limiter .191,197
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Starting .189
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Engine, if it won’t start .250 ......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .177
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .274
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .180
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Gasoline .176
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .176
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Gas Station Procedures .177
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Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .177
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Filter, Oil .219
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .86
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Flat Tire, Changing a .245
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Floor Mats .232
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .223
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Brake .225
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Clutch .225
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Manual Transmission .224
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Power Steering .226
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Windshield Washers .222
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .132
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Fog Lights .85..........................
Four-way Flashers .86
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Front Airbags .11,23
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Front Seats .98
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Adjusting .98
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Heaters .106
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Airbags .11,23
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Fuel .176
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Fill Door and Cap .177
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .176
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Fuses, Checking the .259
Index
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .193
6-speed Manual
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Transmission .190
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Glove Box .116
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .227
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HandsFree Link (HFL) .80,160
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Hazard Warning Flashers .86
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Headlights .84
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Aiming .227
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .86
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Daytime Running Lights .84
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Reminder Chime .84
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Turning on .84
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Head Restraints .99
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High-Low Beam Switch .84 HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .156
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Hood, Opening the .178
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .268
Ignition
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Keys .89
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Switch .90
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Timing Control System .275
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Immobilizer System .91
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .60
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,201
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .60,258
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Charging System . 60,256
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Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .63
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Fog Light .64
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Low Fuel .64
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Low Oil Pressure . 60,256 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .63
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VSA Activation .62
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VSA System .62
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 235
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Inside Mirror .101
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Inspection, Tire .236
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 85
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Interior Lights .113
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 246
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Jack, Tire .245
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Jump Starting .252
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Keys .89
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Keyless Memory Setting .76
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Label, Certif ication .268
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Lane Change, Signaling .84
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .227
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Indicator .60
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Parking .84
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Turn Signal .84
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Load Limit .184
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .90
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Lockout Prevention .92
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .90
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Glove Box .116
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Power Door .92
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Trunk .93
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Low Coolant Level .180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .270 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .183
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Maintenance .207
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Messages .73
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Minder .209
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Owner Maintenance Checks .212
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Record .214
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Saf ety .208
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .60,257
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Manual Transmission .190
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Manual Transmission Fluid .224
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Memory, Driving Position .103
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .182
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Moonroof .110
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .67
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Engine Oil Lif e .73
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HandsFreeLink .80
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Keyless Memory Settings .76
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Maintenance Messages .73
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Odometer .71
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Outside Temperature .72 ............................
Trip Computer .75
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Trip Meter .71
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Neutral Gear Position .194
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New Vehicle Break-in .176
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NOTICE, Explanation of. i
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Numbers, Identif ication .268
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .176
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Odometer .71
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Odometer, Trip .71
Oil ........................
Change, How to .219
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .179
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Pressure Indicator .60,256
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .218
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .90
Index
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Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery .274
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Outside Mirrors .101
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Outside Temperature .72
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Overheating, Engine .254
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .212
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Panel Brightness Control .85
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Park Gear Position .194
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Parking .199
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Parking Brake .112
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .60,258
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Parking Lights .84
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Parking Over Things that Burn .199
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .31
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PGM-FI System .275
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Power Socket Locations .115
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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 .34Installing a Child Seat Using
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Latch .44
Installing a Child Seat with a ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .47
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Selecting a Child Seat .42
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .49
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Protecting Small Children .40
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Protecting Your Discs .145
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Radiator Overheating .254
Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound
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System .127
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Readiness Codes .257,277
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .229
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Rear Seat Armrest .99
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Rear View Mirror .101
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Rear Window Def ogger .87
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Reclining the Seat Backs .98
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Reminder Lights .60
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Remote Audio Controls .150
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Remote Transmitter .95Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .219
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Fuses .259
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Light Bulbs .227
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Tires .238
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Wiper Blades .232
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .180
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Restraint, Child .39,40
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Reverse Gear Position .194
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Rotation, Tire .237
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Saf ety Belts .10,20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .282
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Door Locks .13
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .10
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Seats and Seat-Backs .14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .134
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