2006 Acura TSX 142

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MASTER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.142)
(P.146)
(P.128)
(P.147)
(P.242) (P.244)(P.160)(P.170)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.135)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE (P.229)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.230)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER(P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11,28)
(P.129)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11,28) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.61)
GAUGES (P.68)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MIRROR CONTROLS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .69
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .119
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Turn Signal and Headlights .120
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Fog Lights .121
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .121
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Daytime Running Lights .121
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Instrument Panel Brightness .122
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Hazard Warning .123
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Rear Window Def ogger .123
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .124
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Keys and Locks .125
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Immobilizer System .126
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Ignition Switch .127
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Door Locks .128
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Childproof Door Locks .129
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Remote Transmitter .130
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136 ...................
Trunk Main Switch .136
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seats .138
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Power Seat Adjustment .138
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .138
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .140
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 146
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Power Mirror Heaters . 146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Sun Visor .152
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Convenience Items . 155
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Beverage Holders .156
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Accessory Power Sockets . 156
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Console Compartment . 157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.142)
(P.128)
(P.147)
(P.229) (P.230) (P.151) (P.242) (P.244)
(P.160) (P.170)
(P.
145 )
(P.61)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.135)
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While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘POSITION SETUP,’’ press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. The display changes
to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ as
shown above.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF ’’ by pressing
the INFO button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is
‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the
positionstoredinthememorywhen
you open the driver’s door, using the
remote transmitter.
Refer to page for setting the seat
position memory. Also ref er to page
forremotetransmitteruse. 142
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Position Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Memory Posit ion L ink
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets. To change this
setting, refer to ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ on page .
Each remote transmitter also
activates the Driving Position
Memory System and changes the
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’
setting according to that remote (see
page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk with the
remote transmitter if the trunk main
switch is turned of f (see page ).
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Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
PA NIC
TRUNK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
131
With Driver
1With Driver 2
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position in the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat position.
Two seat positions can be stored in
separate memories. You select a
memorized position by pushing the
appropriate button or appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).
This setting can be linked or
unlinked with the remote transmitter.
To customize the setting ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’, see page .
Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Then, both
indicators in the memory buttons
will start to blink. Press and hold
one of the memory buttons (1 or
2) within 5 seconds af ter you press
the MEMO button. When the
system completes to store a new
driving position, you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the stored
memory button will come on.
3.
1.
2.
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138
Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
142
MEMO BUTTON
INDICATORS MEMORY BUTTONS
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .121
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Def ault All .89
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
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Def ogger, Rear Window .123
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights .120
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .285
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Engine Oil .232
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Directional Signals .120
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .252
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Disposal of Used Oil .281
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .128
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Lockout Prevention .129
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And Trunk Open .13,78
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Power Door Lock .128
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Door Lock Mode .110
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
Downshif ting,6-speed Manual
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Transmission .242
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7 ..........................................
Driver ID .85
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Driving .239
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Economy .233
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
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Dual Temperature Control .167
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Dust and Pollen Filter .300
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Economy, Fuel .233
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Elap. Time Reset Condition .99
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Emergencies on the Road .311
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Battery, Jump Starting .319
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Brake System Indicator .326
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator .324
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Checking the Fuses .330
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Hazard Warning Flashers .123
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .324
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Manually Closing Moonroof .326
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Overheated Engine .321
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Towing .328
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .123......................
Emergency Towing .328
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Emergency Trank Opener .136
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Emissions Controls .344
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Emissions Testing, State .347
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .317
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .324
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Oil Lif e Display .266
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Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Oil, What Kind to Use .278
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Overheating .321
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Specif ications .339
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Speed Limiter .243,249
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Starting .241
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .243
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M/T .249
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Ethanol in Gasoline .228
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
INDEX
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .127
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .127
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Childproof Door .129
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Fuel Fill Door .229
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Glove Box .158
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Lockout Prevention .129
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Power Door .128
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Trunk .135
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Low Coolant Level .232
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .242
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .338
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Luggage, Storing .236
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Maintenance .263
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Owner Maintenance Checks .273
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Main Items .274
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Minder .266
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Record .275
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Saf ety .264
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,324
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Manual Transmission .342 ........
Manual Transmission Fluid .287
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Memory, Driving Position .142
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Memory Position Link .103
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Messages, System .76
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .146
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Modif ications .235
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Moonroof .150
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Closing Manually .327
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Operation .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
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Neutral Gear Position . 245
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New Vehicle Break-in . 228
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Normal Shif t Speeds .243
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336............
Panel Brightness Control . 122
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Park Gear Position .245
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Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake System ...................................
Indicator .63
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Message .83
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Parking Lights .120
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 346
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Parking Tips .251
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 228
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Odometer .68
Oil ........................
Change, How to .280 ......................
Change, When to .266
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Checking Engine .232
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Pressure Indicator . 62,323
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Pressure Message .81
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .279
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 127
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .344
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Outside Mirrors .146
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Outside Temperature .73
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Overheating, Engine .321
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 273
Index
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