2011 ACURA RL gauge

The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood,
turn of f the engine. Wait until
you see no more signs of steam
or spray, then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
505
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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11. 521
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
506
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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You can still drive your vehicle even
if this message appears on the multi-
inf ormation display, however you
should check the temperature gauge
while driving.
If you notice the temperature gauge
climbing to or above the red mark,
saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Follow the instructions on pagesand .
If there is a problem with the
radiator system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK RADIATOR SYSTEM’’ on
the multi-information display.
If you see this message, the engine
has probably overheated. You should
take your vehicle to a dealer, and
have it repaired as soon as possible. 505 506
Check Radiator System
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F (4° and 35°C). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.
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T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 474
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Fog Lights . 472
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Front Parking Lights . 471
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Front Side Marker Lights . 471
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Headlights . 468
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Specif ications . 527
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Turn Signal Lights . 470, 473
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Built-in-key . 167
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Bulbs, Halogen . 468
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Capacities Chart . 526
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo, How to Carry . 393
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 274
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CD Error Message . 271
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CD Changer . 236
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Ceiling Lights . 200
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Certif ication Label . 524
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Chains, Tires . 488
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Changing a Flat Tire . 497
Changing Oil ........................................
How to . 459......................................
When to . 445
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 508
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 400
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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 . 45
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LATCH . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning
...................................
Seat Belts . 476
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Client Service Of f ice . 540
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Climate Control System . 204
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Clock, Setting the . 313
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CO in the Exhaust . 534
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 401 Collision Mitigation Braking
System (CMBS ) ...............................
Indicator . 69, 424
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Operation . 418
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Compact Spare Tire . 496
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Compass System . 281
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Console Compartment . 195
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Consumer Inf ormation . 540
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 461
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Checking . 387
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Proper Solution . 461
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 534
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Cruise Control Indicator . 65
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Cruise Control Operation . 316
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Cup Holders . 194
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Gas Mileage Improving . 389
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Gasoline . 382
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Octane Requirement . 382
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Tank, Ref ueling . 383
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Gas Station Procedures . 383
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Gauges . 70
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 438
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 404
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Glove Box . 193
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GPS initialization . 299
Engine
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Check Starting System . 402
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Compartment Covers . 456
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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If It Won’t Start . 501
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 509
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Oil lif e . 445
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 458
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Overheating . 505
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Specif ications . 527
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Speed Limiter . 405
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Starting . 401
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Engine Speed Limiter . 405
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 382
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 534
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Exhaust Fumes . 56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 535
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 19
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Fan, Interior . 206 .........................................
Features . 203
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 383
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 476
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Oil . 459
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 146
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 497
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Floor Mats . 477
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 464
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Brake . 466
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Power Steering . 467
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Windshield Washer . 463
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Fog Lights . 142
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Folding Door Mirrors . 163
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Four-way Flashers . 146
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Front Airbags . 11, 28
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Front Seat . 156
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Adjusting . 156
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Heaters . 182
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Airbags . 11, 28
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Air Ventilation . 183
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Fuel . 382
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Fill Door and Cap . 384
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66 ................
Octane Requirement . 382
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually . 511
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Oxygenated . 382
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Tank, Ref ueling . 383
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Tighten Fuel Cap . 385
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Fuses, Checking the . 512
Index
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Keys . 150 ................
Keyless Access System . 167
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Keyless Access Remote . 168
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Keyless Memory Position Link . 104
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Label, Certif ication . 524
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Lane Change, Signaling . 140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 22
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LATCH System . 47
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Lights On Indicator . 64
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 468
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Indicator . 61
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Position . 140
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Turn Signal . 140
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Load Limits . 437
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 152
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 152
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Childproof Door . 155
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Fuel Fill Door . 383
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Glove Box . 193
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Power Door . 153
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Trunk . 154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160 ........................
Low Coolant Level . 387
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 508
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Lower Anchors . 47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 526
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Luggage, Storing . 393
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 498
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Jack, Tire . 497
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Jump Starting . 502 ..................................
Maintenance . 443
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Main Items . 453
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Minder . 445
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 452
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Saf ety . 444
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Sub Items . 454
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 509
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Memory, Driving Position . 164
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Message Display . 78
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Message Indicator . 68
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Meters, Gauges . 61, 70
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 161
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Modif ications . 391
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 392
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Moonroof . 189
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MP3 . 243, 257
Indicators
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) ..................................
OFF . 65, 435
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint . 43
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Inf ant Seats . 43
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Using LATCH . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 481
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Inside Mirror . 161
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Inspection, Tire . 484
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 146
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Interf ace Dial . 205, 213, 337
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Interior Lights . 200
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Introduction . i
Index
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CONT INUED
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 26
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Airbags
............................
Work . 28, 32, 33
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SRS Components . 26
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SRS Service . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 63
START (Ignition Switch
.....................................
Position) . 152
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Starting the Engine . 401
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Auto Control Mode . 401
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 401
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With a Dead Battery . 502
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 505
Steering Wheel
..............................
Adjustments . 148
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 152
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Position Memory . 164
Steering Wheel Buttons/ .....................................
Switches . 136
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Stereo Sound System . 213
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Storing Your Vehicle . 493
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Sun Visors . 196 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 11, 26
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Servicing . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 63
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System Components . 26
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Synthetic Oil . 459
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 495
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Emissions Control Systems . 534
Three Way Catalytic
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Converters . 536
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 212
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Temperature, Outside . 73
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
Three Way Catalytic
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Converters . 536
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel . 148
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Timing Belt . 467
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Tire Chains . 488
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 497 Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 429, 532
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading . 431
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TPMS System Warning . 433
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Tires . 481
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Air Pressure . 482
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Chains . 488
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Checking Wear . 484
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Compact Spare . 496
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Inf lation . 481
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Inspection . 484
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Labeling . 530
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator . 67, 429
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Pressure Monitor . 432
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Pressure Monitor System . 431
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Replacing . 486
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Rotating . 486
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Snow . 488
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Specif ications . 527
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Tools, Tire Changing . 497
Index
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