octane Acura CL 2002 Owner's Manual

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). Your Acura is designed to operate on
premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emissions control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Acura dealer f or service.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline
162

The Maintenance Schedule specif ies
how of ten you should have your car
serviced and what things need
attention. It is essential that you have
your car serviced as scheduled to
retain its high level of saf ety,
dependability, and emissions control
perf ormance.Avoidexceedingyourcar’sload
limit.Thisputsexcessstresson
the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your car. The load
limit is shown on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your car on reasonable
roads within the legal speed limit.Service your car according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages. Select the schedule
f or ‘‘Severe Conditions’’ if most of
your driving is done under one or
more of the conditions listed on that
page. Otherwise, f ollow the schedule
f or ‘‘Normal Conditions.’’
Drive your car regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ).
The services and time or distance
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule assume you will use your
car as normal transportation f or
passengers and their possessions.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations:
162
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow:
208

Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthe
pump.(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’ The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates: If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties. MT BE ET HA NOL
MET HA NOL
Oxygenated Fuels
T echnical Inf ormation310

If you are planning to take your
Acura outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Acura will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
T echnical Inf ormation311

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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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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
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. Front/Rear:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 232
231
219
230
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)