transmission Acura CL 2003 Service Manual

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 185
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Accessories .185
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 186
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Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Additives, Engine Oil . 240
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 46, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .254
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Air Conditioning System . 122
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Maintenance .264
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Usage .124, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires .266
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Alarm, Anti-theft .158
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Alcohol in Gasoline .330
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 287
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Antif reeze .243
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 208
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Operation .207
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .81 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .158
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Appearance Care .285
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Armrest .96
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Audio Controls, Remote . 156
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Audio System .135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .122
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .44
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Automatic Speed Control . 159
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Automatic Transmission . 197
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Capacity, Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 250
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 200
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Shif ting .198
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 204
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 309
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Jump Starting .303 ..............................
Maintenance .259
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Specif ications .327
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Bef ore Driving .177
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Belts,Seat .8,43
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Beverage Holder .111
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Body Repair .292
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 207
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement .278
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Fluid .252
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Parking .108
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System Indicator . 60,312
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Wear Indicators .206
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Braking System .206
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Break-in, New Car .178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
Index
A
B
I

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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 340
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 128,133
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Dimensions .326
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
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Engine Oil .181
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 206
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Disposal of Used Oil .242
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
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Monitor Light .63
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Drive Belts .265
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .191
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Economy .184
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In Bad Weather .215
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In Foreign Countries . 331
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 265
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Economy, Fuel .184
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Emergencies on the Road . 293
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Battery, Jump Starting . 303
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Brake System Indicator . 312
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Changing a Flat Tire . 295
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Charging System Indicator . 309
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Checking the Fuses . 315
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 308
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 310
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 313
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Overheated Engine . 306
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Emergency Brake .108
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .320
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .332
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Emissions Testing, State . 335
Engine ............................................
Belts .265
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 310 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .306
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Specif ications .327
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Speed Limiter . 195,203
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Starting .193
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Ethanol in Gasoline .330
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 332
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .333
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 286
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Fan, Interior .126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 179
Index
E
F
III

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 275
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .275
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 275
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .95
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High Altitude, Starting at . 193
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 279
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .163
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Hood Latch .254
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Hood, Opening the .180
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Horn .69
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Hydroplaning .216
Filters
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AIr Cleaner .254
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Dust and pollen .265
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Oil .241
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Flashers,Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 295
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Floor Mats .288
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
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Brake .252
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Clutch .253
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Manual Transmission . 251
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Power Steering .253
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Windshield Washers . 249
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .140
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 331
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9 ,46
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Fuel .178
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Fill Door and Cap .179
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Oxygenated .330
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .179 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .315
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Gasohol .330
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Gasoline .178
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the .179
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Gas Station Procedures . 179
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Gauges .65
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 67
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Fuel .67
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .68
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .218
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 198
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Glass Cleaning .290
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Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .218
Index
G H
IV

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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 324
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 333
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .29
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Inf ant Seats .30
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 266
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .268
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Cleaning .288
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .297 .......................................
Jack, Tire .295
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Jump Starting .303
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Keys .78
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Label, Certif ication .324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
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Leather, Cleaning .289
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .275
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Ceiling .118
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Courtesy .119
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Indicator .57
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limit .217
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Lockout Prevention .83
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .179 ....................................
Glove Box .90
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Power Door .82
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Trunk .87
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 97
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Low Coolant Level .183
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .326
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Luggage .187
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Maintenance .225
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Record .235-236
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Required Indicator .68
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Saf ety .226
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Schedule .230-234
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,310
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Manual Transmission . 194
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 251
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Memory, Driving Position . 100
Index
J K
L
M
I
V

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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Starting the Engine .193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .193
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With a Dead Battery . 303
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State Emissions Testing . 335
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 306
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 135
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Storing Your Car .283
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Storage Tray .115
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Sun Visor .116
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Sunglasses Holder .110
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,46
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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System Components . 46
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Synthetic Oil .240
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Tachometer .65 ..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 278
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 293
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Tape Player .142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Emissions Control Systems . 332
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .334
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection .157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
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Time, Setting the .109
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Timing Belt .266
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Tire Chains .272
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 295
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Tires .266
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Air Pressure .266
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Checking Wear .268
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Compact Spare .294
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Inf lation .266
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Inspection .268
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Replacing .270
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Rotating .269 ...........................................
Snow .272
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Specif ications .327
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Traction Devices .272
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Winter Driving .271
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Tools, Tire Changing . 295
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 209
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Operation .209
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Traction Devices .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .250
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Manual .251
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Fluid Selection . 250,251
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Identif ication Number . 324
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Shif ting the Automatic . 197
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Shif ting the Manual . 194
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Treadwear .328
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Opening the .87
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Open Monitor Light . 63
Index
T
VIII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Front/Rear:
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 ). Capacity:
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 ). 2.3 US qt (2.2
, 1.9 Imp qt)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
239
250 253
252
251
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)