2011 ACURA RL keyless

The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.
The indicator comes on and stays
on with the ignition switch in the
ON (II) position.
The multi-inf ormation display
shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM.’’
In this case, use the built-in key to
lock/unlock the doors and start the
engine.
The indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. Have
your vehicle checked by your dealer
if :
Thebatteriesintheremotenormally
last about 2 years. To ensure
maximum battery life, do not store
the remote close to electrical devices
such as computers or TVs. When the
multi-inf ormation display shows
‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE LOW
BATTERY,’’ replace the batteries as
soon as possible (see page ).
175Check K eyless A ccess Syst em
K eyless Remot e L ow Bat t ery
K eyless A ccess System
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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To remove the built-in key, pull it out
while pressing the release button. To
reinstall the built-in key, push the
key into the remote until it clicks.The trunk and glove box cannot be
opened when you turn the trunk
main switch of f and lock the glove
box and trunk pass-through cover
with the built-in key. Also, the trunk
cannot be opened by using the
remote.
The keyless access system uses an
electric f ield to identif y the remote.
To avoid damaging the remote and
the built-in key, never pull on the
built-in key unless you are pressing
the release button. If you use medical equipment such
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your
doctor if the radio waves used by the
remote will af f ect it.
Valet Function
Built-in key and Remote
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON BUILT-IN KEY
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The vehicle ‘‘senses’’ the driver
number, based on which keyless
remote is used to unlock the vehicle.
If two drivers with remotes approach
thevehicleatthesametime,the
welcome display and related settings
are based on which remote the
vehicle f irst ‘‘senses.’’If both remotes come within
range simultaneously, the
‘‘Welcome’’ display may be
unpredictable.
The compass system uses the driver
number (as recognized by the multi-
inf ormation display) to personalize
the compass system. For example, if
Driver 1 unlocks the vehicle, the
‘‘Driver 1’’ personal address book
and other navigation settings are
automatically loaded when the
vehicle is started. There is no way to
change f rom one driver’s settings to
another while driving. For inf ormation on ‘‘linking’’ and
‘‘unlinking’’ the keyless access
remotes, see page .
The calendar f eature is not
selectable (buttons grayed out).
Setup values (like volume,
brightness, etc.) can be changed
but are not remembered the next
time you restart the vehicle.
When the keyless access remote is
deliberately ‘‘unlinked,’’ (as when
giving the remote without the built-in
key to a valet) the multi-inf ormation
display will display ‘‘Welcome.’’ Then
the f ollowing occurs:
174
K eyless Memory Settings
Compass System (U.S. model without navigation system)
Features
285
NOTE:
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking/side marker
lights, and taillights f lash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle
or remove the audio unit. This alarm
continues f or 2 minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an activated
system bef ore the 2 minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the remote or the built-in key.Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the hood
without using the built-in key or the
remote will cause it to alarm. It also
alarms if the audio unit is removed
f rom the dashboard or the audio
system wiring is cut.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, close the hood, and close the
trunk. For the system to activate,
you must lock the doors f rom the
outside with the remote, built-in key,
lock tab, or master door lock switch.
The security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk lock is
f orced, or the trunk is opened withthe trunk release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk
opener.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
monitor on the instrument panel (see
page ) to see if the doors and
trunk are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood.
Use the keyless access
remote to quickly check that the
hood, the trunk, and all doors are
closed. Push the lock button twice
within 5 seconds. There should be an
audible conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. 13
Security System
Features
315
NOTE:
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Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone. With the shift lever in D or S, you
canalsousethepaddleshiftersto
shif t the transmission up or down.
With the paddle shifters, you can
operate the transmission much like a
manual transmission without a
clutch pedal. For more inf ormation
on driving with the paddle shif ters,
see page .
To shift into the S
position, press the release button on
the top of the shif t lever, and move
the lever to S. This position is similar
to D, except only gears f rom f irst to
fifth are selected. (When shifting up
automatically, the vehicle speed is
higher than when in the D position.)
The S position keeps the transmission f rom cycling between
fourth, fifth and sixth gears in stop-
and-go driving.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 6 gear) to
keep the engine at the best speed f or
the driving conditions. This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Make sure the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) position. Set the parking brake.
Remove the built-in key from the
keyless access remote (see page ).
1.
2.
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Shif t L ock Release
Neutral (N)
Engine Speed L imiter
S Position (S) Drive (D)
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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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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Dead Battery . 502
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 542
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 147
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Def rosting the Windows . 210
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Dif f erential Fluid . 526
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Dimensions . 526
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Dimming the Headlights . 140
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 464
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Engine Oil . 387
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Directional Signals . 140 ........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 415
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Disposal of Used Oil . 460
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 153
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Lockout Prevention . 153
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Monitor Indicator . 13
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Power Door Locks . 153
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 528
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driver’s ID . 81
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Driving . 399
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Economy . 388
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 164
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 476
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Economy, Fuel . 388
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Emergencies . 495
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Battery, Jump Starting . 502
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Brake System Indicator . 510
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Changing a Flat Tire . 497
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Charging System Indicator . 508
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Checking the Fuses . 512
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 146 ............................
Jump Starting . 502
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 508
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 509
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually . 511
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Overheated Engine . 505
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Towing . 521
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Emergency Brake . 191
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Emergency Flashers . 146
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Emergency Towing . 521
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 155
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Emissions Controls . 534
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Emissions Testing . 537
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Customized 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
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight.......................................
Rating) . 438
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 468
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HandsFreeLink
,. 354
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 146
Headlights
Adaptive Front Lighting System ......................................
(AFS) . 144
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Aiming . 468
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Automatic Lighting . 141
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Lights On Indicator . 64
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Low Beams, Turning on . 140
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Reminder Chime . 140
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 468
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High beams, Turning on . 140
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Washer . 138
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Head Restraints . 157
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Heated Mirrors . 162
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Heater, Seat . 182
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High Altitude, Starting at . 401 HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 334
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Hood, Opening the . 385
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Horn .5,136
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 524
Ignition
............................................
Keys . 150
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Switch . 151
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Timing Control System . 535
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Immobilizer System . 150
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators . 62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) . 64, 416
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ACC . 66, 319
Adaptive Front lighting
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System (AFS) . 69, 144
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 63, 510
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Charging System . 62, 508
Collision Mitigation Braking
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System (CMBS ) . 69, 424
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Cruise Control . 65 Electronically Controlled Power
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Steering System (ECPS) . 68
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Fog Light . 65
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High Beam . 65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Keyless Access System . 68, 180
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Lights On . 64
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Low Fuel . 66
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Low Oil Pressure . 62, 508
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
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Indicator . 67, 429
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 62, 509
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Message . 68
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Seat Belt Reminder . 21, 62
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Security System . 69, 315
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SH-AWD . 66
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Side Airbag Of f . 35, 63
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SRS . 34, 63
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Starting System . 402
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 64
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 65, 435
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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
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