2009 Acura TL radio controls

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Climate Control System .214
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .216
Dual Temperature and Mode ...................................
Control .220 ..........
Climate Control Sensors .222
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Audio System .223
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Audio System .224
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .225
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Playing the XMRadio .233
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Playing Discs .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages .250
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Protecting Your Discs .251
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PlayinganiPod
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iPod
Error Messages .262
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .263
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .271
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Bluetooth
Audio System .272
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Audio System .277
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .278
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Playing the XM
Radio .292
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Playing a Disc .300
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Disc Player Error Messages .312
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Protecting Your Discs .313
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
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Audio .316
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PlayinganiPod
.345 .................
iPod
Error Messages .354
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .355
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .366
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Bluetooth
Audio System .367
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AM/FM Radio Reception .372
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Remote Audio Controls .374
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Auxiliary Input Jack .375
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Radio Thef t Protection .376
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Setting the Clock .377
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Security System .380
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Compass .382
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Cruise Control .386
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .389
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation ..................................
system) .392
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
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system) .420
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AcuraLink (U.S. models only) .467
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .483
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the selector knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you f eel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
This f unction is set to MID as the
def ault setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons ( or )
to adjust the illumination of the audio
system (see page ). The audio
system illuminates when the parking
lights are on, even if the radio is
turned off.
Adjusts the volume level
basedonthevehiclespeed.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the selector knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.
To return to normal play, push the
RETURN or SETUP button af ter you
stop adjusting a mode. 137
Except SVC adjustment
Playing the A M/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)
A udio System L ighting
SVCSpeed-sensit ive Volume
Compensat ion (SVC)
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You operate the disc changer with
the same controls used f or the radio.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The disc and track numbers,
andtheelapsedtimeareshownin
the display. You can also select the
displayed inf ormation with the
TITLE button (see page ). The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes.The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1),
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Bitrate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320 kbps
(MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps
(MPEG2)
Compatible with variable bitrate
and multi-session.
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
This audio system can also play
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in
MP3 or WMA f ormat. When playing
a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in
the display. In WMA f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’
will appear in the display. The disc,
f older and track numbers are
displayed. You can select up to 255
folders or tracks.
A disc compressed in AAC f ormat
cannot be played in this audio
system.
Video CDs and DVDs do not work in
this unit.
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To Play a Disc
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
Features
241
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
Adjusts the strength of
sound f rom the center speaker.
To adjust the
strength of the sound f rom the
subwoof er speaker, select it and
press ENTER on the interf ace
selector. Turn the interf ace dial to
the desired level, and enter your
selection by pressing ENTER on the
interf ace selector. Dolby
PL (ProLogic) II signal processing
creates multi-channel surround
sound f rom 2 channel stereo audio
sources. Dolby ProLogic II can only
activate when listening to DISC
(CD-DA,MP3,WMA,AAC),XM
radio, AUX (USB, iPod
,AUX,
Bluetooth
Audio), and HDD Audio.
When ProLogic II is available, ‘‘PL
II’’ is shown in the audio display.
When ProLogic II is not available in
the selected audio source, ‘‘DPL2 N/
A’’ is shown on the center display.
The SVC has f our modes: OFF,
LOW, MID, and HIGH. The def ault
setting is MID. To change the SVC
mode, select SVC, then press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
The current setting is shown on the
screen. Turn the interf ace dial to the
desired level, and enter your
selection by pressing ENTER on the
interf ace selector. If you f eel the
sound is too loud, choose low. If you
f eel the sound is too quiet, choose
high.
Speed-sensit ive Volume
Compensat ion (SVC)CENT ER
SUBWOOFER Dolby PL (ProL ogic) II
Playing the A M/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)
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You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
It is possible to select up to 999 f iles
f or inclusion in CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
and up to 3,500 f iles f or inclusion in
DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs.Manuf actured under license under
U.S. Patent ’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS
Digital Surround are registered
trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved. Insert a disc about half way into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track is
showninthedisplay.Whenplayinga
disc in MP3, WMA or AAC, the
numbers of the current f older and
f ile are shown. The system will
continuously play a disc until you
change modes.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
.313
To Load a Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
302
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM radio, disc (if a disc is loaded),
HDD (on models with navigation
system), Bluetooth
Audio (if
paired), AUX (if an appropriate audio
unit is connected).
If an iPod or a USB f lash memory
device is plugged into the system,
you can also select AUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
preset station. If you press and hold
the CH button ( ) or ( ), the
system goes into the skip (seek)
mode. It stops when it f inds a station
with a strong signal. To activate the seek function, press
and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep. The system searches up or
down f rom the current f requency to
find a station with a strong signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (f ile in MP3 or WMA f ormat)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track/f ile. Press it twice to
return to the previous track/f ile.
Remote Audio Controls
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON
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Gas Mileage, Improving .492
Electronic Stability Control
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(ECS) .523
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Emergencies on the Road .581
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Battery, Jump Starting .591
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Brake System Indicator .597
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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Charging System Indicator .595
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Checking the Fuses .599
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Hazard Warning Flashers .139
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .608
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Jump Starting .591
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .595
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .596
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Overheated Engine .593
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Towing .606
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Emergency Brake .201
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Emergency Flashers .139
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Emergency Towing .606
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150
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Emissions Controls .623
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Emissions Testing, State .626
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .76
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .64,596
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Oil Lif e .84,535 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator .64,595
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Oil, What Kind to Use .547
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Overheating .593
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Specif ications .615
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Speed Limiter .510
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Starting .503
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Engine, if it won’t start .588
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Engine Start/Stop Button .177
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Ethanol in Gasoline .487
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .623
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .218
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .213
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Filling the Fuel Tank .487
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Filter, Oil .548
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .139
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Flat Tire, Changing a .583
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Floor Mats .565
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .553 ..........................................
Brake .555
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Windshield Washers .552
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .372
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Fog Lights .137
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Front Airbags .9,26
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Front Seats .155
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Adjusting .155
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Heaters .193
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Airbags .9,26
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Fuel .486
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Fill Door and Cap .487
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Gauge .75
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Octane Requirement .486
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Reserve Indicator .73
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Tank, Filling the .487
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Fuses, Checking the .599
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Panel Brightness Control .137
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Park Gear Position .508
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Parking .519
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Parking Brake .201
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .65,597
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Parking Lights .133
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Parking Over Things that Burn .519
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .34
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PGM-FI System .624
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Power Mode .178
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ACCESSORY Mode .179
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ON Mode .179
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START Mode .180
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VEHICLE OFF Mode .179
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Power Socket Locations .202
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
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Protecting Children .37
Installing a Child Seat Using ........................................
Latch .47Installing a Child Seat with a
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .49
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .51
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children .53
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Protecting Small Children .43
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Protecting Your Discs .251,313
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Radiator Overheating .593
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Radio/Disc Sound System .225,278
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Readiness Codes .596,626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .563
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Rear Seat Armrest .160
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .483
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Rear View Mirror .161
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Rear Window Def ogger .139
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Reclining the Seat Backs .155
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Reminder Lights .64
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Remote Audio Controls .374
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Remote Transmitter .151
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .548 ..........................................
Fuses .599
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Light Bulbs .556
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Tires .568
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Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .491
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position .509
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Rotation, Tire .573
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Saf ety Belts .8,20
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Safety Defects, Reporting .632
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs .13,14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .59
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .234,293
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