2008 Acura TSX warning

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.236
291
345
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
335
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Inf ormation
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Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Temperature
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
354
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Emergencies on the Road .323
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Battery, Jump Starting .331
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Brake System Indicator .63,338
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
Charging System
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Indicator .62,336
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Checking the Fuses .340
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Fuse Locations .343
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Hazard Warning Flashers .124
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ..........................
Lamp .62,84,336
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Manually Closing Moonroof .339
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Overheated Engine .333
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Towing .345
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .345
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136
Emission, Check System
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Message .84
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Emissions Controls .359
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Emissions Testing .362
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message .82 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .329
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .336
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Oil Lif e Display .73,280
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Oil, What Kind to Use .291
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Overheating .333
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Specif ications .351
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Speed Limiter .251,257
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Starting .249
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .257
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M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .232
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .359
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message .78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank .233 Filter
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Dust and Pollen .311
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Oil .293
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .124
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Flat Tire, Changing a .325
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Floor Mats .310
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .297
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Brake .300
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Clutch .301
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Manual Transmission .299
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Power Steering .301
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Washer Fluid Low Message .81
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Windshield Washer .296
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Fog Lights .122
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Indicator .66
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Folding Rear Seat .141
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Four-way Flashers .124
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Front Airbags .26
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Front Wiper Action .117
Index
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CONT INUED
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Fuel .232
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Cap Message .79
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Economy .237
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Fill Door and Cap .233
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .81
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Octane Requirement .232
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Ref ueling .233
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Tighten Fuel Cap .79
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Fuse Locations .343
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Fuses, Checking the .340
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Gas Mileage, Improving .238
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Gasoline .232
...........................................
Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Fuel Message .81
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Octane Requirement .232
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Tank, Filling the .233
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Gas Station Procedures .233
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .68...............................
Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .271
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .252
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Manual Transmission .250
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Glove Box .158
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .302
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HandsFreeLink
, Bluetooth.213
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Message .85
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Hazard Warning Flashers .124
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Headlights .121
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Aiming .302
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Automatic Lighting Off .122
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Auto Of f Timer .108
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Fog Lights .122
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High Beam Indicator .66
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Lights On Indicator .63
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Low Beams, Turning on .121
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Reminder Chime .121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .302 .................................
Turning on .121
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Head Restraints .139
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Saf ety Inf ormation .14
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at .249
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High Beam Indicator .66
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .209
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .234
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Horn .4,119
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Hydraulic Clutch .301
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .348
Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System .359
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle .326
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Jack, Tire .325................................
Jump Starting .331
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Key, Remove Message .79
Keyless Lock
....................
Acknowledgement .113
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Keys and Locks .126
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Label, Certif ication .348
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Lane Change, Signaling .121
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Language Selection .94
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
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LATCH, Using .46
.
Lever, Release Parking Message .78
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .302
.......................................
Indicator .63
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Setup .106
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Turn Signal .65,304,306
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Load Limits .243
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .128
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Indicators .61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .65
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .63,338
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Charging System .62,336
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Cruise Main .66
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Fog Light .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62,335
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS .67,263
Malf unction Indicator ...............
Lamp(MIL) .62,84,336
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Passenger Airbag Of f .33
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Seat Belt Reminder .62
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Security System .67
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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SRS .63
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System Message .66
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65.................................
VSA System .64
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .62
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Inf ant Restraint .41
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Inf ant Seats .41
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Tether Anchorage Points .49
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Inf ormation (Multi) Display .69
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INFO Button .71
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INFO Knob .71
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .314
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Input Jack, Auxiliary .184
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Inside Mirror .146
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Inspection, Tire .316
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Installing a Child Seat .45
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Tether Anchorage Points .49
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Using LATCH .46
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Instrument Panel .61
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Indicators .62
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Light Dimming Time .106
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Introduction .i
Index
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener .136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .65,121
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .323
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .353
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Unleaded Gasoline .232
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Upholstery Cleaning .310
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .294
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load .243
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Vehicle Dimensions .350
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .268
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Activation Indicator .65,268
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Message .82..................................
Of f Switch .269
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System Indicator .64,268
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Vehicle Storage .321
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VIN .348
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Viscosity, Oil .292
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XM Radio .179
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features .7
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .56
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Warranty Coverages .367
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .296
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Fluid Low Message .81
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Operation .120
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Wipers and Washers .120
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Wheels .314
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Adjusting the Steering .125
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Alignment and Balance .317
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Compact Spare .324
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Nut Wrench .326
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .124Windshield
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Cleaning .120
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Def roster .165
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Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .312
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Operation .120
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Worn Tires .316
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .345
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