fuel pressure Acura TL 2003 3.2 Owner's Manual

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.Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
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 Driving175
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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.

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cor
set the climate control to a higher
temperature to cut down on air
conditioning use. Use the f low-
through ventilation when the outside
air temperature is moderate.
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Vehicle Condition
Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
Fuel Economy
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . When adding or replacing f luids
within the engine compartment, such
as oil and coolant, be caref ul of
spillage.
This may lead to damage parts in the
engine compartment.
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Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance231

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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .187
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Economy .180
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In Bad Weather .209
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In Foreign Countries . 323
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .96
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 259
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Economy, Fuel .180
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Emergencies on the Road . 287
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Battery, Jump Starting . 296
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Brake System Indicator . 305
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Changing a Flat Tire . 289
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Charging System Indicator . 302
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Checking the Fuses . 307
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 301
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 303
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 306
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Overheated Engine . 299
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .312
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86.......................
Emissions Controls .324
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Emissions Testing, State . 327
Engine ............................................
Belts .259
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 303
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59,301
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 233
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Overheating .299
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Specif ications .319
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Speed Limiter .197
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Starting .189
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Ethanol in Gasoline .322
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 324
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 280
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Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 175Filter
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Air Cleaner .248
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Dust and Pollen .259
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Oil .235
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 289
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Floor Mats .282
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Brake .246
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Power Steering .247
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Windshield Washers . 243
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
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Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 323
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,47
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Fuel .174
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Fill Door and Cap .175
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Oxygenated .322
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Keys .76
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Label, Certif ication .316
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .269
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Indicator .57
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limit .184
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Lockout Prevention .80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door .175
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .79
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Trunk .85
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Low Coolant Level .179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59,301
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 318.........................................
Luggage .183
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Maintenance .219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record .229
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .220
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Schedule .224-228
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 303
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Memory, Driving Position . 96
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 322
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .103
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Closing Manually .306
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Operation .103
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Neutral Gear Position . 193
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New Vehicle Break-in . 174
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 316 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 174
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .235
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Change, When to .224
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Checking Engine .178
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Pressure Indicator . 59,301
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .234
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .324
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OnStar .162
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 323
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .299
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuels .322
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: SpareTirePressure:
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 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 ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ). 233
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24617.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)