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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
If e q u ip p e d
:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (
P .73)
( P .68)
(P .69) (P.
72)
(P.
72)
(P. 67
)(
P. 73)
(P.
65)
(P. 70
)
(
P. 71)
(
P. 67) (P.
66)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (
P.72)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR ( P.64)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (
P. 72)
( P. 71)
A/T model is shown.
(P. 71)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) INDICATOR
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 68)
(
P. 71)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P .74)
(P .75)
(
P. 65, 596)
( P. 64, 595)
( P. 64, 597)
(P. 65, 598)
(
P. 78)
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This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key, on models with keyless
access system, if an appropriate
keyless access remote is used. If it is
not a properly coded key or keyless
access remote, the indicator will
blink, and the engine’s f uel system
will be disabled (see page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
1.
212
149
596
Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages
and .
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184 187 ÎModels equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .582
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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Jump Starting .591
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If the Engine Overheats . 593
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
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Charging System Indicator . 596
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Brake System Indicator . 598
Opening the Fuel Fill Door ....................................
Manually .599
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Fuses .600
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Fuse Locations .604
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Emergency Towing .607
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Charging System Indicator
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AAC .273, 313,365
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Accessories .479
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .151
ACCESSORY Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 215
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Active Head Restraints . 165
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AcuraLink
. 449
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Additives, Engine Oil . 544
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Advanced Airbags .28
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Air Conditioning System . 226,227
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Usage .228
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Air Pressure, Tires . 568,570
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Antif reeze .546
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 508
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Operation .508
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 390
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .151, 189
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Audio System .235 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 401
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Automatic Transmission . 494
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Capacity, Fluid .614
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Checking Fluid Level . 549
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Paddle Shif ters .499
.......................................
Shif ting .495
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .494
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Shif t Lock Release . 497
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Auxiliary Input Jack .389
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 596
............................
Jump Starting .591
..............................
Maintenance .577
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Specif ications .615
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Bef ore Driving .467
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .214
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) .519 ...................
Audio .
281,376
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HandsFreeLink. 407, 424
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 508
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Break-in, New Linings . 468
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Fluid .553
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Parking .212
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System Indicator . 65,598
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Wear Indicators .507
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Braking System .507
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 468
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .143
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Built-In Key .201
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .562
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Daytime Running Lights . 555
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Fog Lights .560
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Headlights .555
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Specif ications .615
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Turn Signal Lights . 558,562
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Bulbs, Halogen .555, 560
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Capacities Chart .614
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo .481
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 381
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CD Changer .253
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CD Player .307
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Certif ication Label .612
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Chains .575
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .544
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When to . 531
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Charging System Indicator . 65,596
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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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 . 153
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Client Service Inf ormation . 630
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Climate Control System . 226,227
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On/Off Button .229
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Clock .391
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Clutch Fluid .554
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CO in the Exhaust . 57,623
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 487,489
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Compact Spare Tire .582
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Compass .397
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Console Compartment . 216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 630
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .546
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Checking .475
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Proper Solution .546
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Temperature Gauge . 77
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 77Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 401
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Cup Holders .214
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Customer Service Of f ice . 630
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Customized Settings .94
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DANGER, Explanation of . iv
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Dashboard .3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Dead Battery .591
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
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Def rosting the Windows . 231
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves . 628
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Dimensions .614
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Dimming the Headlights . 139
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..................................
Engine Oil .474
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Directional Signals .139
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 507
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Disc Changer .253
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 263
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Disposal of Used Oil .546
Doors .....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 176
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Lockout Prevention . 153,177
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Monitor Indicator . 12,71
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Power Door Locks . 152
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Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 175
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
Downshif ting, ..............
Manual Transmission . 491
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .499
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .485
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Economy .476
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .170
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control .232
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Economy, Fuel .476
Electronic Stability Control ............................
(ESC) System .510 ..................................
Emergencies .581
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Battery, Jump Starting . 591
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Brake System Indicator . 598
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Changing a Flat Tire . 583
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Charging System Indicator . 596
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Checking the Fuses . 600
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
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Jump Starting .591
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
Manually Opening Fuel Fill .......................................
Door .599
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Overheated Engine . 593
.......................................
Towing .607
.........................
Emergency Brake .212
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Emergency Engine Start . 490
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Emergency Flashers .145
......................
Emergency Towing .607
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 156
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Emissions Controls .623
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Emissions Testing .626
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 546
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77.........................
If It Won’t Start .588
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .64, 597
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Oil Lif e .86, 531
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,595
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 543
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Overheating .593
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Specif ications .615
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Speed Limiter . 492,497
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Start/Stop Button . 183,188
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Starting .487, 489
Starting System .........................
Message .488, 490
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
..............................
Engine Coolant .546
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183,188
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Ethanol in Gasoline .469
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 623
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Transceiver .404
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
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Horn .4,136
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Hydraulic Clutch .554
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition ............................................
Keys .147
.........................................
Switch .151
............
Timing Control System . 624
......................
Immobilizer System .149
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............
Indicators/Messages . 64,90
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66,508
Blind Spot Inf ormation ...................
System (BSI) . 75,521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 598
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Charging System . 65,596
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Cruise Control .72
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Door Open .12, 71
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Fog Lights .71
...................................
High Beam .71 .................................
Hot Coolant .77
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
.....................................
Lights On .71
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Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64,595
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Seat Belt .20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f .33, 67
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SRS .32, 67
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Starting System . 488,490
...........................
Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
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VSA Off .68
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VSA System .68
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Individual Map Lights . 221
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
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Inside Mirror .167
.............................
Inspection, Tire .571 ....................
Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
............................
Instrument Panel . 63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
...............................
Interior Lights .220
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
.......................................
Jack, Tire .584
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Jump Starting .591
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Keyless Access Remote . 174,179
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .195
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keys .147
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Built-In .201
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