2007 Acura MDX power steering fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform 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 also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .374
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Maintenance Minder .375
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Maintenance Record .383
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Fluid Locations .385
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Engine Compartment Cover .386
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Adding Engine Oil .387
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .388
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Engine Coolant .390
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Windshield Washers .392
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .393
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Brake Fluid .395
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Power Steering Fluid .396
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Timing Belt .396
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Lights .397
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Dust and Pollen Filter .403
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .403
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Floor Mats .404
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Wiper Blades .405
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Wheels .408
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Tires .409
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Checking the Battery .415
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Vehicle Storage .416
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance
Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check praking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Su spension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
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If
the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12
months after the disp lay is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first
column on page . Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 461
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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Maintenance Sehedule for Normal Conditions
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
385
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
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Replace the belt at 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) if you regularly drive
your vehicle in one or more of these
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
If you f requently tow a trailer.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
If you are not sure how to add
f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
396
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 430
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Jump Starting .426
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Maintenance .415
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Specif ications .447
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Bef ore Driving .315
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .161
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Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 349 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 316
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Fluid .395
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Bulb Replacement .400
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Parking .151
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System Indicator . 65, 432
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Wear Indicators .348
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Braking System .348
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 316
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
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Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .401
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Brake Lights .400
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Front Parking Lights . 398
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Front Side Marker Lights . 398
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Headlights .397
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Rear Bulbs .400
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Specif ications .447
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Turn Signal Lights . 398
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Bulbs, Halogen .397
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Accessories and Modif ications . 322
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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AC Power Outlet .165
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Active Damper System . 353
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Acura Link .303
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Additives, Engine Oil . 388
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 168
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Rear A/C Control .173
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Air Outlets (Vents) .175
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Air Pressure, Tires .410
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Antif reeze .390
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 66, 349
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Operation .349
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 231
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
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Audio System . 178, 179, 198
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .331
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Automatic Climate Control . 168.......................
Automatic Lighting .119
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 266
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Automatic Transmission . 333
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Capacity, Fluid .446
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Checking Fluid Level . 393
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Shif ting .333
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .333
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Shif t Lever Positions . 334
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Shif t Lock Release . 338
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Automatic Transmission .393
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Brake .395
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Power Steering .396
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Windshield Washer .392
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .203
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Fog Lights .120
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Folding the Second Seat .142
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Folding the Third Seat .143
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Four-way Flashers .122
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Front Airbags .9,27
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Front Seat .140
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Adjusting .140
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Airbags .9, 27
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Heaters .146
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Fuel .316
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Fill Door and Cap .317
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Gauge .72
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Octane Requirement .316
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually .433
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Oxygenated .316
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Reserve Indicator .71
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Tank, Filling the .317
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Tighten Fuel Cap .318 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .437
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Gas Mileage, Improving .321
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Gasoline .316
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Gauge .72
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Low Fuel Indicator .71
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Octane Requirement .316
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Tank, Ref ueling .317
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Gas Station Procedures .317
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .72
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Fuel .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .334
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Glove Box .162
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .356 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 397
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HandsFreeLink .276
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HFL Buttons .277
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
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Headlights .118
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Aiming .397
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Automatic Lighting . 118
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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High Beam Indicator . 70
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High Beams, Turning on . 118
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Lights On Indicator .70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 118
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Reminder Chime .118
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 397
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Turning on .118
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Washers .117
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Headphones .262
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Head Restraints .141
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Heated Mirror .154
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Heaters, Seats .146
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Heating and Cooling .168
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High-Low Beam Switch . 118
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Storage Compartment .162
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Storing Your Vehicle .416
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Sun Visor .164
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33,66
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System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .388
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Tachometer .72
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Tailgate .131
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Opening the .131
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Open Monitor .11
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Power .132
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .400
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .417
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .448
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Emissions Control Systems .453
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .455
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .177
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Temperature, Outside .76 ...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .22
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Thef t Protection, Radio .231
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .455
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
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Timing Belt .396
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Tire Chains .414
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .419
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Tire Labeling .450
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 343, 451
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 68, 343
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 77, 343
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Tires .409
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Air Pressure .409
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Checking Wear .411
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Compact Spare .418
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 448
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Inf lation .409
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Inspection .411
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Maintenance .411
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Replacing .412
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Rotating .412
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Snow .414
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Specif ications .447 ................................
Tire Chains .414
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Tools, Tire Changing . 419
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .340
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .355
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Emergency Wrecker . 433
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Equipment and Accessories . 361
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Weight Limit .356
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Trailer Loading .356
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Trailer Stability Assist . 368
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Trailer Towing Tips . 364
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Trailer Stability Assist . 368
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 393
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Fluid Selection .394
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Identif ication Number . 444
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Shif ting the Automatic . 333
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Treadwear .411
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Trip Computer .78
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Trip Meter .75
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Turn Signals .67
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Tools, Tire Changing . 419
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .417
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .448
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Unleaded Gasoline .316
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .389
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Vanity Mirror .164
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Vehicle Capacity Load .325
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Vehicle Dimensions .446
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .444
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .351
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VSA System Indicator . 67, 81, 351
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator . 67, 81, 351
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VSA Of f Switch .352
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Vehicle Storage .416
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Ventilation .175
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VIN .444
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Viscosity, Oil .387 ............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .59
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Warranty Coverages .461
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .392
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Level Indicator .71
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Operation .116
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .124
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Alignment and Balance .412
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels .408
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Cleaning .408
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Compact Spare .418
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Wrench, Nut .421
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .122
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .116
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Def roster .172
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Washers .116
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .405 ...................................
Operation .116
Rear Windshield Wiper and
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Washer .117
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Worn Tires .411
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .433
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XM Satellite Radio . 183, 208
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