2008 Acura RL 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................
Driving with a Flat Tire .432
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Compact Spare Tire .435
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Changing a Flat Tire .436
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If the Engine Won’t Start .440
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Jump Starting .441
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If the Engine Overheats .444
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .447
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Charging System Indicator .447
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .448
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Brake System Indicator .449
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually .450
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Fuses .451
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Fuse Locations .456
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Emergency Towing .459
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .459
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
431
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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
f aster 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 f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
Check these things:
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.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Make sure the remote is with you,
inside the vehicle.
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 connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
440
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
built-in key or remote? An
improperly coded built-in key or
remote will cause the immobilizer
system indicator in the instrument
panel to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
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453
459
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
441
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.
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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 f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake.
Remove the battery cover (see
page ), then remove the
secondary under-hood f use box
cover f rom the positive ( )
terminal on the battery.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
1.
2.
3.
4.
428
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
442
COVER
BOOSTER 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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µ Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Reinstall the secondary under-
hood f use box cover over the
positive ( ) terminal of the
battery, then reinstall the battery
cover.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding point
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine. 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.
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5.
6. 8.
9.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
443
Connecting the jumper cable to the
secondary under-hood f use box causes
the f uses blown.
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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
A
B
INDEX
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Economy, Fuel .334
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Emergencies .431
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Battery, Jump Starting .441
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Brake System Indicator .449
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Changing a Flat Tire .436
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Charging System Indicator .447
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Checking the Fuses .453 .......
Hazard Warning Flashers .145
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Jump Starting .441
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .447
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .448
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually .450
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Overheated Engine .444
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Towing .459
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Emergency Brake .187
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Emergency Flashers .145
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Emergency Towing .459
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Emissions Controls .472
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Emissions Testing .475
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .142
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Indicator .65
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Dead Battery .440
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .480
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Def ogger, Rear Window .146
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Def rosting the Windows .204
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Dif f erential Fluid .464
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Dimensions .464
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Dimming the Headlights .140
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .404
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Engine Oil .333 ........................
Directional Signals .140
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .358
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Disposal of Used Oil .401
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .152
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Lockout Prevention .152
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Monitor Indicator .13,79
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Power Door Locks .152
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .466
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driver’s ID .81
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Driving .345
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Economy .336
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
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Dust and Pollen Filter .415
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Customize Settings .81
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ACC Setup .89
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Door/Window Setup .122
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup .108
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Lighting Setup .115
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Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Def ault .85
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Wiper Setup .133
Index
E
D
INDEX
III
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Interf ace Dial .199,207,299
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Interior Lights .196
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .437
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Jack, Tire .436
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Jump Starting .441
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Keys .149
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Keyless Access System .163
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Keyless Access Remote .164
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Keyless Memory Settings .170
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Label, Certif ication .462
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Lane Change, Signaling .140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64 Lights
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Bulb Replacement .408
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Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
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Load Limit .379
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .151
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .151
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Childproof Door .154
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Fuel Fill Door .329
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Glove Box .189
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Power Door .152
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Trunk .153
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .157
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Low Coolant Level .333
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62,447
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .464
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Luggage, Storing .339................... Neutral Gear Position .350
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New Vehicle Break-in .328
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .462
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Maintenance .385
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Main Items .395
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Minder .387 Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .394
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Saf ety .386
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Sub Items .396
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,448
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Memory, Driving Position .160
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Message Display .78
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Message Indicator .68
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Methanol in Gasoline .328
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Mirrors, Adjusting .159
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Modif ications .337
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .338
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Moonroof .183-186
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MP3 .230
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Index
J
K
L
MN
VI
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