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Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading


................ ................................


(U.S. Vehicles)


.......................... Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System


. 342
. 344


. 346
. 348



(TPMS)


Explanation


Required Federal . 350
............................ Emissions Controls ....................... . 352
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
........................ . 355
Emissions Testing


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Identification Numbers


Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places.


The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.


342


VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER


CERTIFICATION LABEL


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The engine number is stamped into the engine block.


The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.


Identification Numbers


ENGINE NUMBER


TRANSMISSION NUMBER


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Specifications


Dimensions Length


Width Height Wheelbase Track



Type S


Front Rear



189.3 in (4,809 mm) 189.8 in (4,822 mm) 75.4 in (1,916 mm) 56.7 in (1,441 mm) 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 62.0 in (1,576 mm)


Capacities Engine coolant


Change * Manual Automatic


Total


Manual Automatic


Engine oil


Change *


Including filter Without filter


Weights Gross vehicle weight rating


See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.


Seating Capacities Total Front Rear


Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type


Capacities Fuel tank


344


HFC-134a (R-134a) −


17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)



ND-OIL8


Approx. 17.1 US gal (64.7 )


1.69 US gal (6.4 ) 1.72 US gal (6.5 )


2.11 US gal (8.0 ) 2.17 US gal (8.2 )


4.5 US qt (4.3 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 5.3 US qt (5.0 ) 3.1 US qt (2.9 ) 7.9 US qt (7.5 ) 8.1 US qt (7.7 ) 2.2 US qt (2.1 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 )



Total Change Total


Change Total


Automatic transmission fluid Manual transmission fluid Windshield washer reservoir


U.S. Vehicle Canada Vehicle


2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 )



1 :


* *


2 : 3 :


Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Type S


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Lights Headlight (High beam/Low beam) DRL Front turn signal/parking lights Front Fog lights Rear turn signal Back-up lights License plate light Ceiling light Trunk light Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Map lights


Battery Capacity


Fuses Interior


Under-hood


12 V



35 W (HID)


12 V 12 V


12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V


− −


− − − − − − − − −


60 W (HB3) 21 W/2.2 CP


51 W (HB4) 21 W 21 CP 3 CP 5 W 5 W 2 CP 5 W 4 CP


12 V



72 AH/20 HR


See page 336 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door on each side of the dashboard. See page 335 or the fuse box cover.


Engine Type


Bore x Stroke


Displacement


Compression ratio Spark plugs



Type S


Alignment Toe-in


Camber


Caster


Tires Size


Front Rear Front Rear Front


Front/Rear


Spare


Specifications


Water cooled 4-stroke


SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),


gasoline engine


3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm) 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)



195.9 cu-in (3,210 cm ) 211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm )



NGK: DENSO:


11.0 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11


0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)


0°30’ − 1°00’ − 3°17’



P235/45R17 93W 235/45R17 93W * T135/80R16 101M T145/70R17 106M



Pressure


Front


Rear Spare


33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )



* *


1 : 2 :


All season tire Summer tire



3 :


Type S


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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)


Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.


Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.


Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.


The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.


Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:


Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A


All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.


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Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109 and No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.


DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)


Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.


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Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).



Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).


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Tire Labeling


The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.


TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE


(1)


(4)


(3)


(2)


(1)


Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN)


(1) (2) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load


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TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.


P235/45R17 93W



Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).


235



Tire width in millimeters.


45



Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).



Tire construction code (R indicates radial).


17



Rim diameter in inches.


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MaximumTirePressure Max Press



The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.


MaximumTireLoad Max Load



The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.


TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.


DOT OBGN PVC 2202


DOT



This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.


OBGN



Manufacturer’s identification mark.


PVC



Tire type code.


2202



Date of manufacture. Year Week


Tire Labeling


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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)



Required Federal Explanation


Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.


(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)


As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale


when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.


Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.


Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.


Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.


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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)



Required Federal Explanation


Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.


Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.


When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.


TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.


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Emissions Controls


The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.


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The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.



In Canada, Acura vehicles comply


with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.


Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then


drawn into the engine and burned.


Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.


Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.


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Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.


PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) in automatic transmission vehicles or the engine control module (ECM) in manual transmission vehicles uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It


Emissions Controls


then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.


IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.


ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.


Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.


The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.


ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.


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Three Way Catalytic Converter


The three way catalytic converter contains platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.


The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.


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WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Keep the engine well maintained.


Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.


THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.


Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.


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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after 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 for 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 facility 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 for retesting by doing the following.


1.


2.


3.


Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).


Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.


Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F.


Emissions Testing


4.


5.


Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.


Keep the vehicle in Park (automatic) or neutral (manual). 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).


6.


Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.


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Emissions Testing


7.


Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in D (automatic) or 6th (manual). Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).


8.


Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.


9.


Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.


If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.


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Warranty and Client Relations


Client Service Information Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects


.......... ....................


. 358
. 359


(U.S. Vehicles)


Authorized Manuals


.......................... .....................


. 360
. 361


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Client Service Information


Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.


If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact the Acura Client Services Office.


U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Services Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746


Tel: (800) 382-2238


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Canadian Owners: Acura Client Services Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8


Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9


Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776


In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:


Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816


Tel: (787) 620-7546


When you call or write, please give us this information:


Vehicle identification number (see page


342


Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle


Date of purchase


Mileage on your vehicle


Your name, address, and telephone number


A detailed description of the problem


Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you


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Warranty Coverages


U.S. Owners Your new Acura is covered by these warranties:



NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.


these two


EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.


OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery.




a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.


all exterior body panels are


RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.



AccessoryLimitedWarranty Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.


ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Acura Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.



ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.



ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.



Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.


Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.


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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)


If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Acura Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Acura Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.saf ercar.gov Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from


http://www.saf ercar.gov


; or write to:


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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:


Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at


www. helminc. com


If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.


Form Description


Authorized Manuals


Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.


Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.


Publication


Form Number


61SEP04
61SEP04EL 61SEP30
31SEP640
31SEP810
31SEPM00
31SEPQ40


ACU-R


2008 Acura TL Service Manual


2008 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2004 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual


Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.


2008 Acura TL Owner’s Manual 2008 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2008 Acura TL Maintenance Journal


2008 Acura TL Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired


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Index


Accessories and Modifications . 245
. 245
. 246


... ................................ ............................


Accessories Modifications


ACCESSORY (Ignition Key


Position)


Accessory Power Sockets AcuraLink Adding Engine Coolant Adding Engine Oil Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS)


....................................... ............ ...................................... ................ ........................ .................... ...............................


Additional Information Servicing System Components


............... ...................................... ................... .............. ....................... ......................................


Air Conditioning System Air Pressure, Tires Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)


. 95
. 120
. 219
. 290
. 287
. 288
. 9, 22
. 22
. 31
. 22
. 126
. 306
. 290


Indicator Operation


............................... ................................... ..............


. 60, 268
. 268
Anti-theft, Audio System . 184
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 95
. 133
Audio System ................................ Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 88
...


... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
. 186
Automatic Speed Control ............. . 259
.............. Automatic Transmission . 344
.......................... Capacity, Fluid ............... . 292
Checking Fluid Level ....................................... . 259
Shifting Shift Lever Position Indicator . 259
.................... . 264
Shift Lock Release


Battery


Charging System


Indicator


...........................


Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holder Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Brakes


............................ .............................. ............................ .............................. .................................... ........................... .......


. 59, 330
. 326
. 314
. 345
. 235
.8,18
. 120
. 192


Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Fluid Parking


........... ............. ........................................... .......................................


. 268
. 236
. 295
. 117


System Indicator Wear Indicators


................. ........................ ............................. .................


. 59, 332
. 267
. 267
Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle . 236
.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 89
........................ . 86
Brights, Headlights Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Daytime Running Lights Fog Lights Specifications Turn Signal Lights


.......................... ......... ................................. ............................


. 301
. 297
. 299
. 345
. 298, 300
. 297


..............................


Bulbs, Halogen


............


Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying, Cargo Cassette Player


............................ ............. ............................


. 344
. 52
. 247


Care Operation


.................................... ...........................


CAUTION, Explanation of Ceiling Light


..................................


. 154, 175
. 152, 173
. iii ............. . 118


CONTINUED


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Index


Certification Label Chains, tires Changing Oil


........................ ...................................


. 342
. 312


...


How to When to


........................................ ...................................... ....................


Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks Child Safety


............ .................. ..................................... .............................. ................................... .......................................... ............................ ......................................... ...................... ............................. ......................................... .........


Booster Seats Child Seats Infants Large Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tethers Where Should a Child Sit?


. 288
. 279
. 319
. 59, 330
. 252
. 98
. 33
. 49
. 41
. 38
. 48
. 43
. 34
. 39
. 46
. 34


Cleaning


Seat Belts


................................... .......... ............... .............................................. .......................... .......................


Client Service Information Climate Control System Clock CO in the Exhaust Compact Spare tire


. 303
. 358
. 131
. 116
. 52
. 318


Compass Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant


......................................... ................. ............... .............


. 230
. 121
. 358
. 55



Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge


........................................ .................................... ......................... ...................


. 290
. 241
. 290
. 65


Crankcase Emissions Control


System


Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holders Customer Relations Office


........................................ ................ ............ ................................... ..........


. 352
. 61
. 186
. 120
. 358


...............


...................................


. iii DANGER, Explanation of . 3, 56
Dashboard Daytime Running Lights ................ . 88
Daytime Running Light Indicator . 62
. 360
Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window . 90
. 130
Defrosting the Windows . 344
Dimensions


......... ................ .............. ....................................



Dimming the Headlights Dipstick


...............


. 86


Automatic Transmission Engine Oil


.......... . 292
.................................. . 240
.......................... . 86
........ . 267
. 145, 165
. 176
. 289


Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disc Changer ........................ Disc Changer Error Messages Disposal of Used Oil Doors


... .....................


Monitor Indicator Power Door Locks


DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety Driving


........................................... ....................................


Economy


................. ...................... ........ ...........



. 11, 68
. 96
. 346
. 5
. 251
. 242


Driving Position Memory


System


........................................


. 108


Economy, Fuel


..............................


. 242


II


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Index


. 317
Emergencies on the Road . 326
Battery, Jump Starting . 332
Brake System Indicator . 319
Changing a Flat Tire . 330
Charging System Indicator . 333
Checking the Fuses . 90
Hazard Warning Flashers . 338
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 326
Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 330
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 331
. 328
Overheated Engine . 337
Towing . 117
. 90
. 337
. 98
. 352
. 355


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Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine


....


. 65


Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator


Lamp Oil Life Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use


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. 59, 331
. 72, 279
. 59, 330
. 287


Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting


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. 328
. 345
. 257, 264
. 253, 254
................. Engine, if it won’t start . 324
...................... Ethanol in Gasoline . 237
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat


Belts by


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. 16


. 128


Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and


...................................


Convenience


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Filling the Fuel Tank Filter, Oil Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids


. 125
. 237
. 288
. 90
. 319
. 304


Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission


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. 292
. 295
. 296
. 294


Power Steering Windshield Washers


.......................... ................


. 296
. 291


FM Stereo Radio


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Reception Fog Lights Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seats Adjusting Heaters Airbags


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Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the


. 180
. 89
. 90
. 9, 24
. 103
. 103
. 111
. 9, 24
. 236
. 237
. 65
. 236
. 63
. 237
. 333


Fuses, Checking the


Fuel


Gas Mileage, Improving


...............


. 243


CONTINUED


III


2008 TL 07/06/12 17:40:10 31SEP640 0371 


Index


Gasoline


Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the


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. 236
. 63
. 65
. 236
. 237
. 237


Gas Station Procedures Gauges


Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
. 65
Fuel . 65
Speedometer Tachometer . 65


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Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 6-speed Manual Transmission


Glove Box


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. 256
. 121


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