2006 Acura TSX airbags

This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , ). For
more information, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If there is a problem in the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), you will see
‘‘CHECKABSSYSTEM’’inthe
multi-inf ormation display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer (see page ).
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. If there is a problem with your f ront
airbags, side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors, you will see
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible(seepage ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Check T ransmission Check A BS Syst emCheck A irbag Syst em
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Bef ore installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes. Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. In these areas,
accessories may interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
234
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura components could seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and reliability.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with a non-
Acura suspension kit can af f ect
the handling and stability.
Non-Acura wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components. If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
saf ety systems could make the
systems inef f ective.
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 229
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
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Oil .280
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 123
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 285
..........................................
Brake .288
.........................................
Clutch .289
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Manual Transmission . 287
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Power Steering .289
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Windshield Washer . 282
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Fog Lights .121
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Folding Rear Seat .140
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Four-way Flashers .123
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Front Airbags .28
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Front Wiper Action .116
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Fuel .228
...............................
Cap Message .79 ......................
Fill Door and Cap .229
...........................................
Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .80
................
Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Tighten Fuel Cap .80
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Fuses, Checking the .330
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 233
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Gasoline .228
...........................................
Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
................
Gas Station Procedures . 229
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .258 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Glove Box .158
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 291
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Hands Free Link .211
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 123
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Headlights .120
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Aiming .291
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Automatic Lighting Off . 121
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Auto Of f Timer .107
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Daytime Running Lights . 121
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Low Beams, Turning on . 120
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Reminder Chime .120
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 291
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Turning on .120
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 241
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
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CONT INUED
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .35
Passenger Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator .64
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Message .81
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PGM-FI System .345
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Pollen Filter .300
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Power Door Lock .128
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Power Socket Locations .156
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Power Windows .147
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Primary Disp Selection .101
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Using Booster Seat .53
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Radiator Overheating .321
Radio/CD Sound
........................................
System .170
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Readiness Codes .325,347 Rear Lights,
............
Bulb Replacement .295,296
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Rear Seat, Folding .140
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Rear View Mirror .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .123
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Reclining the Seat Backs .138
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .242
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Release Parking Lever Message .78
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote Transmitter .130
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Remove Key Message .79
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .280
..........................................
Fuses .330
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Light Bulbs .291
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Minder .266
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Tires .306
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Wiper Blades .301
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24
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Reserve Tank, Coolant .283
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position .245
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Reverse Lockout .243
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Rotation, Tire .306......................................
Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting .352
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Digital Radio .179
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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .299
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Maintenance .24
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seat Position Memory .142
Index
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Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .295
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
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Emissions Control Systems .344
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .346
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Seats, Adjusting the .138
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Security System .203
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Indicator .67
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Security Relock Timer .114
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Select/Reset Button .72
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Serial Number .336
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Service Manual .353
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Service Station Procedure .229
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Setting the Clock .202
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
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Shif t Lock Release .249
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Side Airbags .11,32
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How Your Side Airbags Work .32
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
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Side Curtain Airbags .11,33
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in .294,295
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Signaling Turns .120
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Snow Tires .307
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Sound System .175Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .312
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Specif ications .340
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Specif ications Charts .338
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Speed Limiter .243,249
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Speedometer .68
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Spotlights .153
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Service .35
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Service .35
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SRS Indicator .34,63
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Message .82
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START (Ignition Key Position) .127
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Starting the Engine .241
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .241
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With a Dead Battery .319
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State Emissions Testing .347 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .321
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
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Anti-theft Column Lock .12
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Storing Your Vehicle .310
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Sun Visor .152
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Sunglasses Holder .158
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11,25
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .34,63
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System Components .25
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Synthetic Oil .279
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System Message Indicator .67
Index
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