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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
P
R V
DOT
245
50
17 98
B97R
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
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TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Maximum Tire Load (2)
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P245/50R17 98V
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µ Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The PAX system tires have dif f erent
markings f rom conventional tire
markings. Following is an example of
PAX system tire size with an
explanation of what each component
means.
Tire width in millimeters.
Outside diameter of the tire in
millimeters.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial)
Nominal diameter at the rim
seat in millimeters.
Symmetric
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
Max Load
Max Press Year
Week
A
R
460
680
245 102
V
FW6X
2202
If equipped
Tire Labeling
PA X System T ire L abeling
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Technical Inf ormation
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TM
245-680R460A 102V
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure.Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
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Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malf unction, the telltale will f lash f or
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists.TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Technical Inf ormation
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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2008 Acura warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2008 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .337
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch
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Position) .151
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Accessory Power Sockets .192
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AcuraLink .299
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Indicator .280
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Operation .282
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
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Additives, Engine Oil .399
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Airbag (SRS) .11,27
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Air Conditioning .198
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Air Pressure, Tires .421
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Alcohol in Gasoline .328
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Antif reeze .402
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .64,359
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Operation .359
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .241
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .151
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Ashtrays .193
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Audio System .207 Auto Control Mode, Starting
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Engine .347
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Automatic Climate Control .205
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Automatic Lighting .141
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .23
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Automatic Speed Control .277
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Automatic Transmission .349
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Capacity,Fluid.464
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Checking Fluid Level .404
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Shif ting .349
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .349
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Shif t Lever Positions .349
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Shif t Lock Release .354
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Auxiliary Input Jack .238
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,447
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Jump Starting .441
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Maintenance .427
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Cover .428
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Specif ications .465
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Bef ore Driving .327 ..................................
Belts, Seat .10,21
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Beverage Holders .190
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BluetoothHandsFreeLink.308
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Booster Seats .53
Brakes
Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .359
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Break-in, New Linings .328
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Fluid .406
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Parking .187
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System Indicator .63,449
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Wear Indicators .358
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Braking System .358
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Break-in, New Vehicle .328
Brightness Control,
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Instruments .145
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Brights, Headlights .140
Index
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B
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .414
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Fog Lights .412
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Front Position Lights .411
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Front Side Marker Lights .411
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Headlights .408
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Specif ications .465
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Turn Signal Lights .411
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Built-in-key .164
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Bulbs, Halogen .408
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Capacities Chart .464
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo, How to Carry .339
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .235
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CD Error Message .234
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CD Changer .223
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Ceiling Lights .196
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Certif ication Label .462
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Chains, Tires .425
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Changing a Flat Tire .436
Changing Oil
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How to .400 ......................................
When to .387
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Charging System Indicator .447
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .346
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders .38
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Inf ants .43
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Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .39
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Child Seats .44
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Childproof Door Locks .154
Cleaning
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Seat Belts .415
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Client Service Of f ice .478
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Climate Control System .198
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Clock, Setting the .274
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CO in the Exhaust .472
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Cold Weather, Starting in .347 Collision Mitigation Brake System
(CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .366
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Operation .361
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Compact Spare Tire .435
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Compass System .242
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Console Compartment .191
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Consumer Inf ormation .478
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .402
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Checking .333
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Proper Solution .402
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Temperature Gauge .70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .472
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Cruise Control Indicator .65
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Cruise Control Operation .277
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Cup Holders .190
Index
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CONT INUED
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .328
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil
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Change, How to .400
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Change, When to .387
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Checking Engine .333
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Lif e, Engine .387
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Pressure Indicator .62,447
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .399
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) .151
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .472
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Outside Mirrors .158
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Outside Temperature Indicator .73
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Overheating, Engine .444
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .394
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Oxygenated Fuels .328
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Paddle Shif ters .351
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Panel Brightness Control .145 ........................
Park Gear Position .350
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Parking .357
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Parking Brake .187
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .63,449
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Parking Over Things that Burn .474
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PAX System .426
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PGM-FI System .473
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Power Door Locks .152
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Power Socket Locations .192
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Power Windows .181
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children .52
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating .444 .............
Radio/CD Sound System .207
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Readiness Codes .448
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .414
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Rear View Mirror .158
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Reclining the Seat Backs .155
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote .163
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .400
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Fuses .451
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Light Bulbs .408
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Schedule .387
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Tires .419
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Wiper Blades .417
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .25
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .333
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position .350
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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .159
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Rearview Camera .326
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Roof Rack .342
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Rotation, Tire .423
Index
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