2007 Acura TL jump start

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .312
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 318
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Jump Starting .320
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If the Engine Overheats . 322
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Fuses .327
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Fuse Locations .329
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Emergency Towing .331
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When
you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all. Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
are OK, there is probably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
from a booster battery (see page
).
Turn
the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must be in Park or neutral.
Check these things:
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in neutral (M/T) or
Park (A/T), and set the parking
brake.
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3.
Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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µOnce the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
the engine hanger on your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short. Start the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 7. 6.
5. 4.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
Index
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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
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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
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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
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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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