2007 Acura RDX maintenance

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ÎThe United States Clean Air Act
sets standards for 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.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
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.
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 positivecrankcase 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 .
In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured. 343
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 66, 393
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Jump Starting .389
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Maintenance .378
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Specif ications .409
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Bef ore Driving .277 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .163
..................................
Booster Seats . 55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 307
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Break-in, New Linings . 278
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Bulb Replacement .362
...........................................
Fluid .357
.......................................
Parking .157
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System Indicator (Red) . 68, 395
System Indicator ...........................
(Amber) . 68, 396
..........................
System Design .306
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Wear Indicators .306
.............................
Braking System .306
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 278
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
......................
Brights, Headlights .121
....................................
Accessories .285
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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Acura Link .244
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Additives, Engine Oil . 348
.......................
Additives, Gasoline .278
.............
Adjusting the Sound . 196, 227
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 126
........
Adjust Outside Temperature . 77
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 29
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 170
.........................................
Usage .171
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .373
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Antif reeze .351
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 67, 307
...................................
Operation .307
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
................................
Audio System .178 ............................
Auto Door Lock .108
...
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 133
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Auto Door Unlock .116
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 122
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Transmission . 295
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .408
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 355
Driving with the Paddle ...................................
Shif ters .299
.......................................
Shif ting .295
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .295
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Shif t Lever Positions . 296
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Shif t Lock Release . 298
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Auxiliary Input Jack .230
Index
A
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INDEX
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 384
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Jack, Tire .384
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Jump Starting .389
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement . 112
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Keys .126
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Label, Certif ication .406
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Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Language Selection .94
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
...............................
Lighting Setup .102
Interior Light Dimming .......................................
Time .103
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer . 105
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .359
.................................
Indicator . 63, 64
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 67, 307
.......................
A/T Temperature .66
.........................
Brake (Red) . 68, 395
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Brake (Amber) . 68, 396
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Charging System . 66, 393
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Cruise Control .70
.................................
Cruise Main .70
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .71
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Fog Light .71
...................................
High Beam .70
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 67
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Low Fuel .69
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Low Oil Pressure . 65, 393
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Lights On .71
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Low Tire Pressure . 73, 309
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Maintenance Minder . 74
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 65
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 34
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Security System . 71, 240
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SH-AWD .72
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Side Airbag Off . 33, 67
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SRS . 33, 66
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System Message .74
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TPMS . 73, 310 Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .70
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 69, 315
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VSA Activation . 70, 315
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Washer Level .74
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 52
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 372
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Recommended Pressures . 373
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Inf ormation Display .76
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INFO Button .79
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Inside Mirror .155
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Inspection, Tire .374
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Instruments and Controls . 61
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Intercooler .367
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Interior Lights .158
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Interior Light Dimming Time . 103
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Introduction . i
Index
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Parking .121
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Turn Signal .121
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Load Limits .288
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Lockout Prevention .132
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 129
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Childproof Door .132
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Console Compartment . 165
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Fuel Fill Door .279
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Glove Box .162
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Power Door .131
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Tailgate .138
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Low Coolant Level .283
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Lower Anchors .47
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
.
Low Tire Pressure Indicator . 73, 309
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 408
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Luggage Hooks (Cargo Hooks) . 290
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 287
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 290
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Neutral Gear Position . 297
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New Vehicle Break-in . 278
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Normal Shif t Speeds .302
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 406
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 278
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Odometer . 76, 81
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Of f -Highway Driving . 324
Oil ........................
Change, How to .349
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Change, When to .330
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Checking Engine .283
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 393
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .348
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 129
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .415
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Optional Cargo Net .290
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Outside Mirrors .155
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Outside Temperature . 77, 81
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Overheating, Engine .391
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 342
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Maintenance .327 ..
Main Items and Sub Items . 333, 340
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Minder .330
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Minder Indicator .74
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .342
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Record .344
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Saf ety .328
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 65, 394
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Meters, Gauges .75
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Meter Setup .93
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Adjust Outside Temp. Display . 96
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Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
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Language Selection .94
Trip A&Avg. Fuel Reset with .......................................
Ref uel .98
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Mirrors, Adjusting .155
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 286
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Moonroof .153
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
Index
INDEX
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
. 193, 221
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .366
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 65
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .150
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Se ats, Adjusting the . 144, 145
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Security Relock Timer . 114
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Security System .240
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SEL/RESET Button .79
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Select/Reset Knob .75
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Serial Number .406
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Service Station Procedures . 279
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Setting the Clock .198 SH-AWD (Super Handling-All
.........................
Wheel Drive) .303
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Indicator .72
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System Message .85
Torque Distribution ............................
Monitor . 83, 303
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 295
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Shif t Lock Release .298
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Side Airbags .9
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 360, 362
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .376
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Sound System .178
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Spare Tire .382
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Specif ications .408
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Speed Limiter .297
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Advanced Airbags .29 .............................
Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Dual-Stage Airbags .28
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Dual-Threshold Airbags . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 33
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator . 33, 66
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 129
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Starting the Engine .294
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .294
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With a Dead Battery . 389
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State Emissions Testing . 418
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 391
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .126
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 129
Index
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Steering Wheel
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Buttons . 79, 237, 241, 258
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Storing Your Vehicle .380
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Sun Visor .164
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,24
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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 .347
Tailgate ......................
Open Indicator . 11, 12
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Opening the .138
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Unlocking the Tailgate . 139
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 361, 362
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 381
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Emissions Control Systems . 415
..........
State Emissions Testing . 418
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .416
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Tire Labeling .412 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation . 413
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Te mperature Gauge . 78, 83
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Temperature, Outside . 77, 81
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Tether Anchorage Points . 52
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 239
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 417
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 126
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Time, Setting the .198
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Tire Chains .377
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 383
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Tire Inf ormation .410
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Tires .372
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Air Pressure .373
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Chains .377
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Checking Wear .374
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
......................................
Inf lation .372
..................................
Inspection .374
.....................................
Labeling .412
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 73, 309
..............................
Maintenance .374
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Pressure Monitor .311
..
Pressure Monitoring System . 309...................................
Replacing .375
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Rotating .375
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Snow .376
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Specif ications .409
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Tools, Tire Changing . 383
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .317
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Emergency Wrecker . 403
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Equipment and Accessories . 318
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Pre-Tow Checklist .321
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Weight Limit .317
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .309
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Indicator . 73, 310
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .413
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Trailer Loading . 317, 318
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Trailer Towing Tips .322
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .355
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Fluid Selection .356
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Identif ication Number . 407
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Shif ting the Automatic . 295
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Treadwear .374
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Trip Meter . 76, 81
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