oil filter Acura RL 2004 3.5 Owner's Manual

If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer. This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .240
.
Important Safety Precautions . 241
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Maintenance Schedule . 242
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Required Maintenance Record . 249
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 251
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Fluid Locations .252
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Engine Oil .253
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Adding Oil .253
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Recommended Oil .253
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Synthetic Oil .254
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Additives .254
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 255
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Cooling System .257
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Adding Engine Coolant . 257
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 259
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Windshield Washers .263
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 264
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Dif f erential Oil .265
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Brake Fluid .266
............................
Brake System .266
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Power Steering .266
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Hood Latch .267
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Spark Plugs .269
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Replacement .269
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Specif ications .272 ...........................................
Battery .272
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Wiper Blades .275
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Air Conditioning System . 277
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 278
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Drive Belts .278
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Timing Belt .279
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Tires .279
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Inf lation .279
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Inspection .281
..............................
Maintenance .282
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Tire Rotation .282
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 283
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Wheels and Tires .284
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Winter Driving .284
.............................
Snow Tires .285
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Tire Chains .285
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Lights .286
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Replacing Bulbs .288
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Storing Your Car .297
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Maintenance
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Check inflation and condition once a month
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km x 1,000
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes firstEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 4 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 282 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace front differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, balancer belt, and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maint enance245
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 282)
Check front and rear brakes
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Clean air cleaner element
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace front differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and inspect water
pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years, then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your Acura
dealer) is required to remove the
f ilter.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
Maint enance253
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER OIL FILTER

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Specif ications
338
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
196.7 in (4,995 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
54.5 in (1,385 mm)
114.6 in (2,910 mm)
61.0 in (1,550 mm)
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8 18.0 US gal (68
)
1.61 US gal (6.1)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.9 US qt (4.6
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
9.1 US qt (8.6)
1.11 US qt (1.05
)
1.16 US qt (1.10)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
0.172 US gal (0.65
)
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 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
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Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
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Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 126,131
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Dif f erential Oil .265
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Dimensions .338
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 68
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 264
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Engine Oil .207
..........................
Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 223
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Disposal of Used Oil .255
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Monitor Light .61
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Drive Belts .278
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5...........................................
Driving .215
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Economy .209
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In Bad Weather .230
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In Foreign Countries . 344
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .98
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 278
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Economy, Fuel .209
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Emergencies on the Road . 307
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Battery, Jump Starting . 316
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Brake System Indicator . 325
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Changing a Flat Tire . 309
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Charging System Indicator . 322
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Checking the Fuses . 328
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 321
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 323
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 326
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Overheated Engine . 319
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Emergency Brake .107
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .332
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .345 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ............................................
Belts .278
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 323
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,321
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 251
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Overheating .319
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Specif ications .339
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Speed Limiter .220
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Starting .217
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Engine Speed Limiter . 220
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Ethanol in Gasoline .343
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .346
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 300
Index
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III

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 288
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .288
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Automatic Lighting .69
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Lights On Indicator .59
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Reminder Chime .68
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 288
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Turning on .68
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Head Restraints .94
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High Altitude, Starting at . 217
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High-Low Beam Switch . 68
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High-mount Brake Light . 293
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Fabric, Cleaning .303
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Fan, Interior .124, 129
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 205
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
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Dust and Pollen .278
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Oil .255
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 309
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Floor Mats .302
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 264
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Brake .266
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Differential .265
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Power Steering .266
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Windshield Washer . 263
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .135, 152
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Fog Lights .72
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 344
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9 ,47 .................................................
Fuel .204
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Fill Door and Cap .205
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Oxygenated .343
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Reserve Indicator .62
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Tank, Filling the .205
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 209
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Fuses, Checking the .328
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Gas Mileage Improving . 209
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Gasohol .343
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Gasoline .204
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Tank, Filling the .205
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Gas Station Procedures . 205
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Gauges .63
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .63
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Tachometer .63 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .233
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 218
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Glass Cleaning .304
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Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .233
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
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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 . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
...................
Satellite Digital Radio . 173
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 44
...............
Additional Information . 44
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioner . 45
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Child Seat Lower Anchors . 40
Child Seat Tether Anchorage ........................................
Points .39 .....................................
Cleaning .303
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 58
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Replacement .46
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .100
....................
Seat Position Memory .98
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Seats, Adjusting the .91
................
Security Alarm System . 181
...............................
Serial Number .336
...........................
Service Intervals .244
...........................
Service Manual .355
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Service Station Procedures . 205
..................
Setting the Clock . 108,158
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .218
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 218
........................
Shif t Lock Release .221
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Radiator Overheating . 319
Radio/Cassette Sound ................................
System .134, 151
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Readiness Codes .324
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 292
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest .95
............................
Rear Ventilation .132
............................
Rear View Mirror .96
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 76
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 92
.............................
Reminder Lights .57
.......................
Remote Transmitter .84
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 278
..........................
Engine Coolant .258
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 253
..........................................
Fuses .328
................................
Light Bulbs .288
....................................
Schedule .242
................................
Spark Plugs .269
...........................................
Tires .283
.............................
Wiper Blades .275 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .46
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 208
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 219
................................
Rotation, Tire .282
Index
S
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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.
18.0 US gal (68
) Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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 ).
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.9 US qt (4.6
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 253
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