2007 Acura TL brake light

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 6th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
State Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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Accessories and Modif ications . 240
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Accessories .240
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Modif ications .241
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
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Accessory Power Sockets . 120
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AcuraLink .217
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Adding Engine Coolant . 286
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Adding Engine Oil .283
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Additives, Engine Oil . 284
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Additional Information . 22
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Servicing .31
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System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 126
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Air Pressure, Tires .303
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Antif reeze .286
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 60, 262
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Operation .262
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 182
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 95
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Audio System .133
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 184
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Automatic Transmission . 253
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Capacity, Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 288
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Shif ting .253
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
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Shif ting .253
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Shif t Lock Release . 258
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 324
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Jump Starting .320
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Maintenance .308
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .233
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .120
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 262
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Break-in, New Linings . 234
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Fluid .291
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Parking .117 .................
System Indicator . 59, 326
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Wear Indicators .261
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Braking System .261
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 234
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 89
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Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .297
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Daytime Running Lights . 293
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Fog Lights .295
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Specif ications .339
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Turn Signal Lights . 294, 296
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Bulbs, Halogen .293
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Capacities Chart .338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying, Cargo .243
Cassette Player ....................................
Care . 154, 175
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Operation . 152, 173
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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Ceiling Light .118
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains, tires .307
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .284
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When to .273
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 324
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .49
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Child Seats .41
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Inf ants .38
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Large Children .48
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tethers .46
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .299
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Climate Control System . 131
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Clock .116
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CO in the Exhaust .52
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Compact Spare tire .312
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Compass .228 .................
Console Compartment . 121
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Consumer Inf ormation . 352
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .286
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Checking .239
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Proper Solution .286
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
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Cruise Control Indicator . 61
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Cruise Control Operation . 184
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 352
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 88
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Daytime Running Light Indicator . 62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 90
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Def rosting the Windows . 130
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 86Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 288
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Engine Oil .238
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Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 261
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Disc Changer . 145, 165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .285
Doors .......................
Monitor Indicator .68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .245
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Economy .239
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .108
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Economy, Fuel .239
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 320
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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
Index
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Checking the Fuses . 327
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
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Jump Starting .320
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Overheated Engine . 322
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Towing .331
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .90
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Emergency Towing .331
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 98
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Emissions Controls .345
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Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 59, 325
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Oil Lif e .72
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
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Overheating .322
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Specif ications .338
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Speed Limiter . 251, 258
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Starting . 247, 248
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Engine, if it won’t start . 318......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .235
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 235
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Filter, Oil .284
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 90
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .300
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 288
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Brake . 291
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Clutch .291
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Manual Transmission . 290
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Power Steering .292
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Windshield Washers . 287
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 178
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Fog Lights . 89 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .90
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Front Seats .103
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Adjusting .103
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Heaters .111
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Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel .234
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Fill Door and Cap .235
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 234
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .235
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Fuses, Checking the .327
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 239
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Gasoline .234
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 234
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Tank, Filling the .235
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Gas Station Procedures . 235
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 253
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .250
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Glove Box .121
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .295
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HandsFree Link (HFL) . 190
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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Headlights .86
........................................
Aiming .293
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .88
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Daytime Running Lights . 88
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .86
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Turning on .86
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Head Restraints .104
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High-Low Beam Switch . 86HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .187
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Hood, Opening the .237
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .92
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Switch .95
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Timing Control System . 346
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Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .58
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 60, 262
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 59, 326
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Charging System . 59, 324
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .62
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Fog Light .63
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High Beam .62
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure . 59, 324 .....................
Side Airbag Off . 30, 60
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SRS . 29, 60
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .62
............................
VSA Activation .61
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VSA System .61
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 302
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Inside Mirror .106
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Inspection, Tire .304
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 89
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 314
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .320
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Outside Mirrors .106
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Outside Temperature .71
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Overheating, Engine .322
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 277
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Panel Brightness Control . 89
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Park Gear Position .254
...........................................
Parking .260
...............................
Parking Brake .117
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator . 59, 326
.................................
Parking Lights .86
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 260
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
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PGM-FI System .346
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Power Socket Locations . 120
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .33
Installing a Child Seat Using ........................................
Latch .43 Installing a Child Seat with a
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 45
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .46
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Selecting a Child Seat . 41
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Protecting Small Children . 39
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Protecting Your Discs . 177
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
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Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .13
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio . 139, 159
...................
Radiator Overheating . 322
Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound ........................................
System .133
...................
Readiness Codes . 325, 348
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
........................
Rear Seat Armrest .104
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 231
..........................
Rear View Mirror .106
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 90
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 103
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Audio Controls . 181
.......................
Remote Transmitter .99 Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 284
..........................................
Fuses .327
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Light Bulbs .293
...........................................
Tires .306
.............................
Wiper Blades .300
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 239
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Restraint, Child . 38, 39
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Reverse Gear Position . 254
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Rotation, Tire .305
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