ignition Acura CL 2002 Manual PDF

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 304
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Specif ications .306
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................
(U.S.Cars) .308
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Treadwear .308
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Traction .308
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Temperature .309
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Oxygenated Fuels .310
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 311.......................
Emissions Controls .312
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The Clean Air Act .312
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .312
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .312
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .312
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 313
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PGM-FI System .313
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .313
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 313
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .313
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Replacement Parts . 313
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 314
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State Emissions Testing . 315
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation303

The exhaust emissions controls
include f our 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
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO and NOx produced.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) system takes some of the
exhaust gas and routes it back into
the intake manif old. Adding exhaust
gas to the air/f uel mixture reduces
the amount of NOx produced when
the f uel is burned.
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 ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Genuine Acura replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lowerqualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your car.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion.
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2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst emIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation313

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories .169
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Additional Safety Precautions . 170
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Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Additives, Engine Oil . 220
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 43, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .233
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Air Conditioning System . 114
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Maintenance .243
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Usage .116, 121
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Air Pressure, Tires .246
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Alarm, Anti-theft .149
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Alcohol in Gasoline .310
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 267
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Antif reeze .223
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .56, 189
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Operation .188
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .150
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Appearance Care .265
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Armrest .91
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Audio Controls, Remote . 148
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Audio System .127
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
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Automatic Speed Control . 151
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
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Checking Fluid Level . 230
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
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Shif ting .178
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .55, 289
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Jump Starting .283 ..............................
Maintenance .238
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Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .161
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Belts,Seat .8,40
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Beverage Holder .104
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Body Repair .272
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 188
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement .258
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Fluid .231
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Parking .102
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System Indicator . 55,292
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Wear Indicators .187
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Braking System .187
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Break-in, New Car .162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .65
Index
A
B
I

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Flat Tire, Changing a . 275
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Floor Mats .268
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 230
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Brake .231
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Power Steering .232
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Windshield Washers . 229
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .128, 132
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 311
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Four-way Flashers .70
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Front Airbags .9 ,43
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Fuel .162
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Fill Door and Cap .163
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Oxygenated .310
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Reserve Indicator .59
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Fuses, Checking the .294
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Gasohol .310
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Gasoline .162
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59...........................................
Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Gas Station Procedures . 163
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Gauges .60
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .63
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Speedometer .60
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Tachometer .60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 179
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Glass Cleaning .270
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Glove Box .85
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 254
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .254
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Chime .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 254
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 259
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .155
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Hood Latch .233
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Hood, Opening the .164
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Horn .64
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Hydroplaning .197
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 304
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .73
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Switch .75
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Timing Control System . 313
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Immobilizer System .74
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Index
G HI
IV

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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint .28
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Inf ant Seats .29
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
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Inside Mirror .93
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Inspection, Tire .247
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning .268
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Interior Lights .110
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .277
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Jack, Tire .276
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Jump Starting .283
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Keys .73
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Label, Certif ication .304 .................
Lane Change, Signaling . 67
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .40
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Leather, Cleaning .269
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .254
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Ceiling .110
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Courtesy .111
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Indicator .53
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Parking .65
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Turn Signal .67
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Load Limit .172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Lockout Prevention .78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .163
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Glove Box .85
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Power Door .77
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Rear Console Compartment . 85
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Trunk .82
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 92
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Low Coolant Level .167
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55,288
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .306 .........................................
Luggage .171
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Maintenance .205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
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Record .215-216
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Required Indicator .63
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Saf ety .206
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Schedule .210-214
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55,290
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Memory, Driving Position . 95
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Meters, Gauges .60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 310
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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Moonroof .101
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Closing Manually .293
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Operation .101
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Neutral Gear Position . 181
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New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 304
Index
J
K
L M
N
V

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer .61
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Odometer, Trip .61
Oil ........................
Change, How to .221
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Change, When to .210
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Checking Engine .165
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Pressure Indicator . 55,288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .220
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .312
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 311
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
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Overheating, Engine .286
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
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Oxygenated Fuels .310
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Paint Touch-up .267
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Panel Brightness Control . 67........................
Park Gear Position .180
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Parking .186
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Parking Brake .102
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 55,292
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Parking Lights .65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 314
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PGM-FI System .313
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Polishing and Waxing . 267
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Radiator Overheating . 286
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .127 ...........................
Readiness Codes .291
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Rear Console Compartment . 85
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 258
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Rear Seat Access .89
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Rear Seat Armrest .91
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Rear View Mirror .93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87
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Reminder Lights .53
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 233
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
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Engine Coolant .225
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Engine Oil and Filter . 221
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Fuses .295
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Light Bulbs .254
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Schedule .208
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Spark Plugs .235
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Tires .249
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Wiper Blades .241
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .42
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 167
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Restraint, Child .20
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
Index
O
P R
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Road Lamps .65
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Rotation, Tire .248
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 320
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 40
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Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .41
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Child Seat Anchor Plate . 39
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Cleaning .269
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,40
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Maintenance .42
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .40, 55
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System Components . 40...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seat Position Memory .95
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Security System .150
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
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Serial Number .304
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Service Intervals .210
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Service Manual .321
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Service Station Procedures . 163
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Setting the Clock .102
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lock Release .185
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Side Airbags .45
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Side Airbag Cutof f Indicator . 47
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .257
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Signaling Turns .67
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Snow Tires .251
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 266
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Sound System .127
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .274
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Specif ications .307
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 235
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Specif ications Charts . 306................................
Speed Control .151
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Speedometer .60
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Spotlights .110
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43
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Additional Safety Precautions . 48
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 46
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How Your Airbags Work . 43,45
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SRS Components .43
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SRS Service .48
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SRS Indicator .46 ,56
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Starting the Engine .177
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .177
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With a Dead Battery . 283
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State Emissions Testing . 315
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 286
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Stereo Sound System . 127
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Storing Your Car .263
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Storage Tray .107
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Sun Visor .108
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Index
S
VII