2007 Acura RDX child restraint

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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features. 7
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Seat Belts . 8
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Airbags . 9
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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1. Close and Lock the Doors .11
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2. Adjust the Front Seats .13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints .15
5. Fasten and Position the
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Seat Belts .16
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Additional Safety Precautions .19 Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts .20
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Seat Belt System Components .20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Seat Belt Maintenance .23
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .24
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Airbag System Components .24
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .31
How Your Side Curtain
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Airbags Work .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .33
How the Passenger Airbag ...............
Of f Indicator Works .34
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Airbag Service .35
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .37
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .37All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat .38
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 38
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .40
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .40
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Additional Safety Precautions . 41
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .42
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Small Children . 43
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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With LATCH .47
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 51
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With a Tether .52
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Protecting Larger Children . 54
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54
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Using a Booster Seat . 55
When Can a Larger Child Sit in .........................................
Front .56
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Additional Safety Precautions . 57
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58
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Saf ety Labels .59
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
ba cks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Two
side curtain airbags, one for
each side of the vehicle. The
airb ags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
). Sensors
that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and a front
passenger’s seat belt is latched or
unlatch ed (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force (see page
).
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the front passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or sm all child), the
passenger’s front airbag will be
turned off (see page ).
Automatic
front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airb ag off (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
side impact, or rollover.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions
for adjusting or tightening the fit.
Remove the cargo area cover, and
place it on the cargo area floor
(see page ). Lift
the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a f lexible-type connector as shown
above.
Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above.
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4.
3.
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Installing a Child Seat
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Flexible type
Rigid type TETHER STRAP
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Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure. To
install a LATCH-compatible child
seat in the rear center seating
position, use the center lower
anchorsasshownabove. Follow
step 1 through 8 as described
previously to secu re the child seat.
When you install the child seat in the
rear center seating position, you
cannotusetheseatbeltbehindthe
driver’s seat.
Remove the head restraint (see page
). Make sure the removed head
restraint is secured in the cargo area.
Reinstall the head restraint when the
child seat is removed.
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8.
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Using t he Cent er L A T CH
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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CENTER LOWER ANCHORS
TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR
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Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
Attach
the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the tether
strap is not twisted.
Remove
the cargo area cover, and
place it on the cargo area floor
(see page ). After
properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lift the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
th rough the head restraint legs.
Remove the head restraint (see
page ). Make sure the removed
he ad restraint is secured in the
cargo area. Reinstall the head
restraint when the child seat is
removed.
After properly securing the child
seat (see page ), route the
tether strap over the top of the
seat-back.
When you install the child seat in
the rear center seating position,
you cannot use the seat belt
behind the driver’s seat.
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4.
2.
3.
(Outer seating position)
(Rear center seating position)
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Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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TETHER STRAP HOOK
TETHER STRAP ANCHOR
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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 .62
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Instrume nt Panel . 63, 64
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 65
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Gauges .75
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Turbo Boost Meter .75
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Fuel Gauge .75
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Inf ormation Display . 76.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 79
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System Messages .84
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Customized Settings . 87
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .119
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .120
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 121
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Rear Window Def ogger . 125
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Hazard Warning Button . 125
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 126
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .128
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Ignition Switch .129
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Door Locks .131
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Power Door Locks . 131
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Childproof Door Locks . 132
Auto Door ..............
Locking/Unlocking . 133
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Tailgate .138
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Remote Transmitter .140
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Seats .144
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 144Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .145
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Head Restraints .146
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Armrests .147
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 147
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Seat Heaters .150
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Power Windows .151
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Moonroof .153
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Mirrors .155
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 155
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Reverse Mirror Tilt . 156
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Heated Mirrors .156
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Parking Brake .157
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Interior Lights .158
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Ceiling Lights .158
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Courtesy Lights .160
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Cargo Area Light .160
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Interior Convenience Items . 161
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Glove Box .162
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Front Door Pockets . 162
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Beverage Holders .163
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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Sun Visor .164
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Vanity Mirror .165
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Console Compartment . 165
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Cargo Area Cover .167
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lighting Setup .102
Interior Light Dimming .......................................
Time .103
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer . 105
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .359
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Indicator . 63, 64
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 67, 307
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A/T Temperature .66
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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
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Cruise Main .70
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .71
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Fog Light .71
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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
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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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Safety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 424
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Radiator Overheating . 391
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Radio Thef t Protection . 239
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Readiness Codes .394
Rear Pillar Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .362
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Rear Seat, Folding Down . 147
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Rear View Mirror .155
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Rear Window Def ogger . 125
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .120
Reception, XM
Satellite
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Radio .235
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 144, 145
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 302
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Ref ueling .279
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Remote Transmitter .140
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 367................
Engine Oil and Filter . 349
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Fuses .398
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Light Bulbs .359
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Tires .375
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Transmitter Battery . 142
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Wiper Blades .368
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 424
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Required Engine Oil .347
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 283, 351
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Restraint, Child . 37
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Retractable Master Key . 127
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Reverse Gear Position . 296
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .156
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Roof Rack .289
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Rotation, Tire .375
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Panel Brightness Control . 124
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Park Gear Position .296
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Parking .305
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Parking Brake .157
Parking Brake and Brake ......
System Indicator (Red) . 68, 395
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Parking Lights .121
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 305
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .416
Playing the XM Satellite ........................................
Radio .235
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Pollen Filter .367
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Power Door Locks .131
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Power Sockets .164
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Power Steering Fluid . 358
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Power Windows .151
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Preparing to Drive .293
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 54
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
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Using LATCH .47
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