dimensions Acura CL 2003 Owner's Manual

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 . 324
................................
Specif ications .326
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................
(U.S.Cars) .328
.................................
Treadwear .328
......................................
Traction .328
.............................
Temperature .329
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .330
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 331.......................
Emissions Controls .332
.....................
The Clean Air Act .332
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .332
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .332
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .332
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 333
....................
PGM-FI System .333
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .333
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 333
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .333
....................
Replacement Parts . 333
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
..............
State Emissions Testing . 335
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Specif ications
326
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
192.0 in (4,877 mm)
70.6 in (1,793 mm)
53.3 in (1,354 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.0 in (1,549 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.3 US qt (2.2
, 1.9 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)1
2

CONT INUED
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Dashboard .2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 340
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
......
Def rosting the Windows . 128,133
....................................
Dimensions .326
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
..................................
Engine Oil .181
..........................
Directional Signals .72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 206
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .242
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
..............................
Monitor Light .63
......................
Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
.....................................
Drive Belts .265
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .191
....................................
Economy .184
.........................
In Bad Weather .215
................
In Foreign Countries . 331
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 265
..............................
Economy, Fuel .184
............
Emergencies on the Road . 293
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 303
...........
Brake System Indicator . 312
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 295
.....
Charging System Indicator . 309
..................
Checking the Fuses . 315
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 308
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 310
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 313
..................
Overheated Engine . 306
.........................
Emergency Brake .108
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
......................
Emergency Towing .320
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.......................
Emissions Controls .332
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 335
Engine ............................................
Belts .265
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 310 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
...............................
Overheating .306
............................
Specif ications .327
....................
Speed Limiter . 195,203
.......................................
Starting .193
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .330
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 332
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .333
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 286
..........................
Fan, Interior .126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 179
Index
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Turn Signals .72
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Underside, Cleaning .291
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .293
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 328
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .178
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .288
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 242
................................
Vanity Mirror .116
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 188
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .326
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .212
........
VSA System Indicator . 62,213
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 62,212
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .213
.............................
Vehicle Storage .283
.....................................
Ventilation .122
.................................................
VIN .324 ...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .289
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .240
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 53
..................
Warranty Coverages .339
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 249
.......................................
Indicator .64
.....................................
Operation .74
.........................................
Washing .286
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 287
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
............
Alignment and Balance . 270
......
Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 287
..........................
Compact Spare .294
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .290
................
Operating the Power . 104
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
...........................
Def roster .128, 133 .......................................
Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .262
.....................................
Operation .73
....................................
Wood Trim .290
....................................
Worn Tires .268
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 320
U.S. and Canada only
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