change wheel Acura TL 2003 3.2 User Guide

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Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch. Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Temporarily place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation318
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
192.9 in (4,900 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.9 in (1,420 mm)
108.1 in (2,745 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm) 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)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
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
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1:
2:17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)
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Capacities Chart .318
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
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Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .316
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Chains .266
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .235
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When to .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .289
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Changing Engine Coolant . 240
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Charging System Indicator . 59,302
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 188
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 248Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .281
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Carpeting .282
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Exterior .280
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Floor Mats .282
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Interior .282
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Leather .283
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Seat Belts .283
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Vinyl .283
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Windows .284
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Climate Control System . 118,123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 189
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Compact Spare .288
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 330
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .238
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Checking .179
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Proper Solution .238
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Replacing .240
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .285 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .324
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 330
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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 . 332
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122,127
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Dimensions .318
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Engine Oil .178
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 200
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Disposal of Used Oil .237
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Drive Belts .259
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .99
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Seats, Adjusting the .88
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Security System .152
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 193
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Serial Number .316
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Service Intervals .224
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Service Manual .333
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Service Station Procedures . 175
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Setting the Clock .105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 190
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Shif t Lock Release .197
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Side Airbags .9 ,49
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Side Airbag Indicator . 51,60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .270
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .266
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 280
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Sound System .129
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .288
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Specif ications .319
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 250
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Specif ications Charts . 318................................
Speed Control .153
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Speedometer .64
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Spotlights .112
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
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Additional Safety Precautions . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47
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SRS Components .47
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SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .189
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .189
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With a Dead Battery . 296
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State Emissions Testing . 327
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 299
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 129
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Storing Your Car .277
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Sun Visor .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110 ....
Supplemental Restraint System . 47
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50
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System Components . 47
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Tachometer .64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 273
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 287
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Tape Player .137
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Emissions Control Systems . 324
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Oxygenated Fuels .322
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .326
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 326
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Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .260
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Tire Chains .266
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 289
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