open gas tank Acura TL 2002 3.2 Owner's Manual

Bef ore you begin driving your Acura,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your car,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period . 164
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Gasoline .164
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Service Station Procedures . 165
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
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Opening the Hood .166
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Oil Check .168
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Engine Coolant Check . 169
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Fuel Economy .170
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Vehicle Condition .170
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Driving Habits .170
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Accessories and Modif ications . 171
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Carrying Cargo .173
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving163
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Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandleattheoutsideof the
driver’s seat.Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving165
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 199
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In Foreign Countries . 313
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System . 96
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 277
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Battery, Jump Starting . 286
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Brake System Indicator . 295
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Changing a Flat Tire . 279
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Charging System Indicator . 292
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Checking the Fuses . 297
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 291
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 293
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 296
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Overheated Engine . 289
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .302
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Emissions Controls .314 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 317
Engine ............................................
Belts .249
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 223
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Overheating .289
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Specif ications .309
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Speed Limiter .187
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Starting .179
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Ethanol in Gasoline .312
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 314
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 270
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Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165Filter
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Air Cleaner .238
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Air Conditioning .249
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Oil .225
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 279
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Floor Mats .272
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Brake .236
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Power Steering .237
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Windshield Washers . 233
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
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Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 313
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9, 47
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated .312
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .165
Index
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Fuses, Checking the . 297
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Jacking up the Car . 281
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Jack, Tire . 280
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Jump Starting . 286
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 306Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 315
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Infl ation, Proper Tire . 251
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 252
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 272
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 259
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .259
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 259
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .166
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Hydroplaning .200
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol .312
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 164
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning .274
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Index
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