brake Acura CL 2003 Repair Manual

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Accessories and Modif ications . 185
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Accessories .185
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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

Î
Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .278
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Brake Lights .278
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Front Side Marker Lights . 277
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Headlights .275
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High-mount Brake Light . 279
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Interior Lights .280
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License Plate Light . 280
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Specif ications .327
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Trunk Light .282
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Turn Signal Lights . 277
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Bulbs, Halogen .275
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Capacities Chart .326
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying, Cargo .187
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .146
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Operation .142
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .147
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Ceiling Light .118
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Certif ication Label .324
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Chains .272 Changing Oil
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How to .241
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When to .230
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Changing a Flat Tire .295
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Changing Engine Coolant . 245
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Charging System Indicator . 60,309
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 192
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Child Saf ety .20
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Child Seats .25
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Cleaner Element, Air . 254
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .287
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Carpeting .288
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Exterior .286
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Fabric .289
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Interior .288
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Leather .289
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Seat Belts .289
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Vinyl .289
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Windows .290
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Wood Trim .290
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Climate Control System . 122
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Clock, Setting the .109
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Clutch System .253 ......................................
Coat Hook .115
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Code, Audio System .157
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CO in the Exhaust .332
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Coin Box .113
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 193
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Compact Spare .294
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Console Compartment . 113
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Console Pocket .114
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Consumer Inf ormation . 338
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .243
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Checking .183
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Proper Solution .243
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Replacing .245
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Corrosion Protection .291
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Courtesy Lights .119
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .332
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Cruise Control Operation . 159
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 338
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
Index
C
D
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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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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 330
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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Moonroof .108
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Closing Manually .313
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Operation .108
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Neutral Gear Position . 200
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324
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Paint Touch-up .287
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .205
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Parking Brake .108
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,312
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 334
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PGM-FI System .333
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Polishing and Waxing . 287
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18............................
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 .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating . 306
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .135
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Readiness Codes .311
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 278
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Rear Seat Armrest .96
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Rear View Mirror .98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .241
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Change, When to .230
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Checking Engine .181
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Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .240 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .332
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OnStar .168
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 331
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
Index
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N
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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)