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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch.
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more inf ormation, see pages and .
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On SH-AWD models
Except SH-AWD models
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
572
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged. Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch.
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight. Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
On models with the Keyless Access
system, the ENGINE START/STOP
BUTTON indicator will conf irm that
the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
mode and that the steering lock is
released. If the steering wheel does not
turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and
lef t while pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP BUTTON. This
inf ormation also appears on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle’s
battery is dead, do this:
Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages and ).
Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumpercable(seepage ).The
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lockmaybedamaged. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page ) and
verif y the steering lock is released.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire (see).
1.
2.
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2.
3.
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558 572
On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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CONT INUED
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AAC .261, 301,348
....................................
Accessories .453
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 207
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
....................................
AcuraLink
. 425
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 510
...........................
Advanced Airbags .28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 216,217
.........................................
Usage .218
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 535,536
......................................
Antif reeze .512
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 482
...................................
Operation .482
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 373
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .145, 183
................................
Audio System .225 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 383
..............
Automatic Transmission . 468
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .580
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 515
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .473
.......................................
Shif ting .469
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .468
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 471
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .372
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 561
............................
Jump Starting .557
..............................
Maintenance .542
............................
Specif ications .581
..............................
Bef ore Driving .443
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .206
...................
Audio . 269,359
...............
HandsFreeLink. 389, 406
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 482
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 444
...........................................
Fluid .519
.......................................
Parking .204
.................
System Indicator . 65,563
........................
Wear Indicators .481
.............................
Braking System .481
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 444
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .137
....................................
Built-In Key .195
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .528
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 521
.................................
Fog Lights .526
.................................
Headlights .521
............................
Specif ications .581
............
Turn Signal Lights . 524,528
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .521, 526
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Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Keyless Access Remote . 168,173
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .189
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Keyless Access System . 167
..........
Keyless Memory Settings . 92
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Keys .141
........................................
Built-In .195
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 578
Ignition ............................................
Keys .141
.........................................
Switch .145
............
Timing Control System . 590
......................
Immobilizer System .143
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............
Indicators/Messages . 64,88
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66, 482
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 563
................
Charging System . 65,561
.............................
Cruise Control .72
.............................
Door Open .12, 71
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Fog Lights .71
...................................
High Beam .71
.................................
Hot Coolant .76
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
.....................................
Lights On .71
......................................
Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64,561
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 562.................................
Seat Belt .20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f .33, 67
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SRS .32, 67
.................
Starting System . 462,464
...........................
Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
........................................
VSA Off .68
.................................
VSA System .68
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Individual Map Lights . 213
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 535
.................................
Inside Mirror .161
.............................
Inspection, Tire .537
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 137
...............................
Interior Lights .211
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Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 550
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Jack, Tire .550
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Jump Starting .557
.......................
Label, Certif ication .578
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 133
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
...............................
LATCH System .47
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Lights Control Buttons . 211
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Index
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INDEX
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .521
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Parking .133
..........................
Turn Signal .70, 133
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Load Limits .456
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 145
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
..............
Lockout Prevention . 147,171
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .145, 183
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Childproof Door .147
............................
Fuel Fill Door .446
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Glove Box .208
...............................
Power Door .146
.........................................
Trunk .148
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
........................
Low Coolant Level .449
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,561
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Lower Anchors .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 580
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 455..................................
Maintenance .495
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .502, 506
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Minder .497
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .505
..........................................
Saf ety .496
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 562
...................
Manual Transmission . 465
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 517
....................................
Map Lights .213
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Memory, Driving Position . 164
.........................
Meters, Gauges .63, 75
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 454
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Moonroof .202
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 77
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Neutral Gear Position . 470
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New Vehicle Break-in . 444
............
Normal Shif t Speeds . 466,477 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 578
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 444
.........................................
Odometer .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .510
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Change, When to .497
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Checking Engine .448
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Pressure Indicator . 64,561
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .510
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 145
.............
ON Mode (Power Mode) . 178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .589
...........................
Operating Range .168
............................
Outside Mirrors .162
.....................
Outside Temperature .84
....................
Overheating, Engine .559
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 505
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .444
Index
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Paddle Shif ters .473
............
Panel Brightness Control . 137
........................
Park Gear Position .469
...........................................
Parking .480
...............................
Parking Brake .204
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,563
...............................
Parking Lights .133
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 480
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .590
...................................
Pollen Filter .532
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Power Mode .178
.................
ACCESSORY Mode . 179
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ON Mode .179
............................
START Mode .181
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VEHICLE OFF Mode . 179
...............
Power Socket Locations . 205
............................
Power Windows .198
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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........................
Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47
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Protecting Your Discs . 364
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Radiator Overheating . 559
...
Radio/Disc Sound System . 226,273
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Radio Thef t Protection . 373
............................
Radio, XM
. 235, 287
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Readiness Codes . 562,592
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 528
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Rear Seat Armrest .160
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 441
...........................
Rearview Mirror .161
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 139
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 155
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .466, 477
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Ref ueling .445 .......................
Reminder Indicators .64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .168, 173
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Remote Audio Controls . 370
.....................
Remote Transmitter .151
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 532
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Engine Oil and Filter . 510
..........................................
Fuses .565
................................
Light Bulbs .521
........................................
Minder .497
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Timing Belt .520
...........................................
Tires .539
.............................
Wiper Blades .532
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 598
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .449, 512
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Reverse Tilt Mirror .162
...............................
Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position . 470
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Rotation, Tire .539
Index
INDEX
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 598
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .530
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 64
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters .196
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
............................
Security System .377
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 226
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 475...............................
Serial Number .578
..............................
Service Minder .497
...........................
Service Manual .599
.........
Service Station Procedures . 445
..........................
Setting the Clock .374
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 468
........................
Shif t Lock Release .471
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Side Airbags .9 ,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .133
.....................................
Snow Tires .541
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Sound System .225
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .548
....................
Specif ications .548, 582
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Spark Plugs .581
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Specif ications .580
................................
Speed Control .383
...................................
Speedometer .75
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Airbag Service .35
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Airbag System Components . 24How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .32 ,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 145
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START Mode (Power Mode) . 178
...
Start/Stop Button, Engine . 177,182
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Starting the Engine . 461,463
....
Check Starting System . 462,464
In Cold Weather at High ..........................
Altitude .461, 463
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With a Dead Battery . 557
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 559
Steering Wheel ..............................
Adjustments .140
...
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 145,183
Steering Wheel ..............
Buttons . 370,383,389,406
Index
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