2013 Acura TL dust and pollen filter

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety .530
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Maintenance Minder . 531
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Fluid Locations .541
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
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Adding Engine Oil .543
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .544
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Engine Coolant .546
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Windshield Washers .548
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Transmission Fluid .549
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Automatic Transmission . 549
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 553
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Timing Belt .554
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Lights .555
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Floor Mats .565
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Exterior Care .566
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Wiper Blades .566
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Tires .568
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Checking the Battery . 577
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Vehicle Storage .578
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Interior Care .579
633
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
NOTE:
2:
1:
SH-AWD only
538
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under20°F, 29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/
100,000 km (Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear)
stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
A
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2
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
1.
Dust and Pollen Filter
Wiper Blades
Exterior Care
Dust and Pollen Filter, Exterior Care, Wiper Blades
566
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
Chemical solvents and strong cleaners
can damage the paint, metal, and
plastic on your vehicle.
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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
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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
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
Manually Opening Fuel Fill .......................................
Door .599
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Overheated Engine . 593
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Towing .607
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Emergency Brake .212
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Emergency Engine Start . 490
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Emergency Flashers .145
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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
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Engine Coolant .546
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183,188
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Ethanol in Gasoline .469
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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 .230
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Features .225
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .566
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Oil .544
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
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Floor Mats .565
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
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Brake .553
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Clutch .554
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .385
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Fog Lights .143
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Four-way Flashers .145
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Front Airbags .9, 26
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Front Seats .161
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Adjusting .161
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Airbags .9, 26
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Heaters .202, 204 .................................
Ventilation .204
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Fuel .468
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Fill Door and Cap .470
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Gauge .76
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Oxygenated .469
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Tank, Filling the .470
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Fuel Economy .476
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Fuses, Checking the .601
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
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Gasoline .468
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Gauge .76
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Tank, Ref ueling .470
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Gas Station Procedures . 470
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
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Fuel .76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
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Manual Transmission . 491......................................
Glove Box .216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .483, 614
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Halogen Bulbs .555, 560
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407,424
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD), ........................................
Playing .320
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Headlights .139
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Aiming .555
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Automatic Lighting Off . 141
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Automatic Lighting On . 140
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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High Beam Indicator . 71
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Reminder Beeps .139
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Replacing Bulbs .555
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Turning on .139
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Washers .138
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Head Restraints .162
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Heated Mirrors .169
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Heater, Seat .202, 204
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High-Low Beam Switch . 140
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Hill Start Assist .512
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Paddle Shif ters .499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position .495
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Parking .506
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Parking Brake . 212
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,598
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Parking Lights .139
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .624
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Phonetic Modif ication . 335
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Pollen Filter .566
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Power Mode .184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode .185
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START Mode .187, 188 ..............
VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
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Power Socket Locations . 213
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Power Windows .206
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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
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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 . 381
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Operating Range .174
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Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature .86
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Overheating, Engine . 593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels .469
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Radiator Overheating . 593
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 236,285
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Radio Thef t Protection . 390
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Radio, XM
. 246, 299
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Readiness Codes . 597,626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest . 166 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
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Rearview Mirror . 167
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .492, 503
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Ref ueling .470
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Reminder Indicators . 64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .174, 179
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Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Remote Transmitter . 157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Engine Oil and Filter . 544
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Fuses .600
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Light Bulbs .555
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Minder . 531
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Timing Belt .554
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Tires .573
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Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
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