engine Acura TL 2014 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance . 529
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items . 536, 540
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Minder . 531
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 539
..........................................
Saf ety . 530
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 64, 597
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Manual Transmission . 491
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 551
....................................
Map Lights . 221
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Memory, Driving Position . 170
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Meters, Gauges . 63, 76
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 167
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 480
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Moonroof . 210 .............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 78
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Music by Voice . 334
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Neutral Gear Position . 496
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New Vehicle Break-in . 468
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 492, 503
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 612
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 468
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Odometer . 82
Oil
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Change, How to . 544
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Change, When to . 531
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Checking Engine . 474
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Pressure Indicator . 64, 595
Selecting Proper Viscosity
..............................
Chart . 543, 544
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 150
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ON Mode (Power Mode) . 184, 185
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 623
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Label, Certif ication . 612
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Lane Change, Signaling . 139
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 21
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LATCH System . 47
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Lights Control Buttons . 220
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 555
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Indicator . 63
.......................................
Parking . 139
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Turn Signal . 70, 139
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Load Limits . 482
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 150
LOCK VEHICLE OFF
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(Power Mode) . 184, 185
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Lockout Prevention . 153, 177
Locks
Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column . 150, 189
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Childproof Door . 153
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Fuel Fill Door . 470
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Glove Box . 216
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Power Door . 151
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Trunk . 154
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 166 ........................
Low Coolant Level . 475
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Low Fuel Indicator . 73
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 595
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Lower Anchors . 47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 614
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 481
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Paddle Shif ters . 499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position . 495
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Parking . 506
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Parking Brake . 212
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 65, 598
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Parking Lights . 139
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System . 624
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Phonetic Modif ication . 335
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Pollen Filter . 566
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Power Mode . 184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode . 185
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START Mode . 187, 188 ..............
VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
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Power Socket Locations . 213
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Power Windows . 206
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 37
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General Guidelines . 37
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Protecting Inf ants . 42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 51
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Using LATCH . 47
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Protecting Your Discs . 381
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Operating Range . 174
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Outside Mirrors . 168
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Outside Temperature . 86
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Overheating, Engine . 593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels . 469
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Radiator Overheating . 593
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 236, 285
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Radio Thef t Protection . 390
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Radio, XM
. 246, 299
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Readiness Codes . 597, 626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest . 166 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
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Rearview Mirror . 167
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds . 492, 503
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Ref ueling . 470
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Reminder Indicators . 64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System . 174, 179
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Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Remote Transmitter . 157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Engine Oil and Filter . 544
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Fuses . 600
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Light Bulbs . 555
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Minder . 531
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Timing Belt . 554
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Tires . 573
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Wiper Blades . 566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
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Reserve Tank, Engine...............................
Coolant . 475, 546
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Reverse Tilt Mirror . 168
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Restraint, Child . 37
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Reverse Gear Position . 496
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Rotation, Tire . 573
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 632
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 22
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Cleaning . 564
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
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Maintenance . 23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 64
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System Components . 20 ...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters . 202, 204
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Seats, Adjusting the . 161
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Seat Ventilation . 204
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Security System . 395
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Selecting a Child Seat . 45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 236
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Sequential Shif t Mode . 501
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Serial Number . 612
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Service Minder . 531
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Service Manual . 633
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Service Station Procedures . 470
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Setting the Clock . 391
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SH-AWD
Indicator . 73
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 494
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Shif t Lock Release . 497
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Side Airbags . 9, 30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33, 67
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Side Curtain Airbags . 32
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Signaling Turns . 139
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Snow Tires . 575
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Sound System . 235
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating . 582
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Specif ications . 582, 616
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Spark Plugs . 615................................
Specif ications . 614
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Speed Control . 401
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Speedometer . 76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
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Airbag Service . 35
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Airbag System Components . 24
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 33
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 32
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SRS Indicator . 32, 67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 150
START Mode
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(Power Mode) . 184, 185
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Start/Stop Button, Engine . 183, 188
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Tachometer . 76 .
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
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Emissions Control Systems . 623
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
Converter . 624, 625
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Temperature Gauge . 77
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Temperature, Outside . 86
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 234
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 390
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 625
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 471
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 146
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Time, Setting the . 391
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Tire Chains . 575
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 583
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Tire Inf ormation . 617
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Tire Labeling . 619
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) . 514
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator . 69, 514
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Pressure Monitor . 515
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 621 ..............
TPMS System Failure . 517
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Tires . 568
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Air Pressure . 568, 570
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Chains . 575
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Checking Wear . 571
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Compact Spare . 582
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 620
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Inf lation . 568
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Inspection . 571
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Replacing . 573
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Rotating . 573
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Service Lif e . 572
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Snow . 575
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Specif ications . 574, 616
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Traction Devices . 575
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Winter Driving . 575
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Tools, Tire Changing . 584
Torque Distribution Monitor
...............................
(SH-AWD
) . 504
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 528
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Emergency Wrecker . 607
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Hook . 609
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Starting the Engine . 487, 489
....
Check Starting System . 488, 490
In Cold Weather at High
..........................
Altitude . 487, 489
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With a Dead Battery . 591
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 593
Steering Wheel
..............................
Adjustments . 146
...
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 150, 189
Steering Wheel ..............
Buttons . 387, 401, 407, 425
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Stereo Sound System . 235
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Storing Your Vehicle . 578
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Sun Visors . 217
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Sunglasses Holder . 218
Super Handling All-Wheel ...
Drive (TM) (SH-AWD
) . 73, 504
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Supplemental Restraint System . 24
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Servicing . 35
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SRS Indicator . 32
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System Components . 24
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Synthetic Oil . 544
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or
5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
468
552 553
544 543
550 All models except SH-AWD with
Advance Package, SH-AWD
Special Edition, and Canadian
SH-AWD Elite Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package,
SH-AWD Special Edition, and
Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package
2WD models
SH-AWD modelsAll models SH-AWD models
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