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Idle Speed: Notes

CAUTION: DO NOT  attempt to adjust throttle stop screw to adjust idle. Throttle stop screw is factory-set and is used as zero reference point for all other adjustments.
NOTE: DO NOT  adjust idle speed in areas above 8200 ft. elevation.
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Idle RPM
Sidekick 1.8L
A/C Off 750-850
A/C On 850-950
(1) Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.
IAC DUTY AT SPECIFIED IDLE SPEED (1)

Application (2) Percent
Sidekick 50
(1) See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table.
(2) With A/C turned off (if equipped).
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