transmission oil Acura TSX 2005 Owner's Manual

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT. We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise that can lead to engine
damage.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
152

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 .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .190
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Maintenance Schedule . 191
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Servicing Your Vehicle . 192
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .192
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Maintenance Record .197
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Fluid Locations .201
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Adding Engine Oil .202
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Recommended Engine Oil . 202
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Synthetic Oil .203
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Engine Oil Additives . 203
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 204
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Windshield Washers .206
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Engine Coolant .207
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Adding Engine Coolant . 207
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Transmission Fluid .209
Automatic .........................
Transmission .209
Manual .........................
Transmission .211
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 212
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Brake Fluid .212
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Power Steering Fluid . 213
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Hood Latch .214
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Lights .215 .......................................
Seat Belts .223
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Floor Mats .223
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Wiper Blades .224
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Tires .226
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Inf lation Guidelines . 226
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Recomended Tire Pressures . 227
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Tire Inspection .228
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Tire Maintenance .228
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Tire Rotation .229
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Replacing Tires .229
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Wheels and Tires .230
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Winter Driving .230
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Snow Tires .230
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Tire Chains .231
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Checking the Battery . 232
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Vehicle Storage .233
277
Maintenance
Maint enance
189

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Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Acura
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. 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 .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly. 157
158
210209 212
226
Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
192

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
201
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-30 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-30 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Acura to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Maint enance
203
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature

Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the two bolts, then pull the
lef t part of the under cover down. Af ter checking and adding the f luid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
211
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
BOLT
UNDER COVER
BOLT

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Specif ications
262
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.40 US gal (5.3)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm) 183.3 in (4,657 mm)
69.4 in (1,762 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
ND-OIL8 1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.93 US gal (7.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
2

CONT INUED
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Accessories .160
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .73
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 202
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
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Usage .105
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Air Pressure, Tires .227
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 179
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Operation .179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
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Audio System . 112,120,128,133
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Automatic Speed Control . 143
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Automatic Transmission . 170
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Capacity, Fluid .262
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 172
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Shif ting .170
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 170
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Shif t Lever Positions . 170
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Shif t Lock Release . 175Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 248
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Jump Starting .243
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Maintenance .232
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Specif ications .263
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Bef ore Driving .151
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Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 179
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .219
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Fluid .212
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .178
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Braking System .178
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 68
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Brights, Headlights .66
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .219
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Front Parking Lights . 217
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Headlights .215 .........
High-mount Brake Light . 221
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Specif ications .263
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Turn Signal Lights . 217,219
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Bulbs, Halogen .215
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Capacities Chart .262
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
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Carrying Cargo .162
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .122
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CD Player .120
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CD Pocket, Center .96
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Certif ication Label .260
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Chains .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .204
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When to .193, 195
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Charging System Indicator . 54,248
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 166
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Childproof Door Locks . 76
Index
AB
C
INDEX
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Child Seats .30
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Lower Anchorage Points . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .141
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 274
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .158
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .268
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Cruise Control Operation . 143
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Customer Service Of f ice . 277
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 276................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 69
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Dimensions .262
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .157
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 178
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Disposal of Used Oil .205
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .168
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .165
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Economy .159
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Economy, Fuel .159
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Emergencies on the Road . 235
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Battery, Jump Starting . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 250................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Checking the Fuses . 254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 251
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Overheated Engine . 245
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .252
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Emissions Controls .268
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .248
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 202
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Overheating .245
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Specif ications .262
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Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Starting .167
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Engine Speed Limiter . 169,174
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 268
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Exhaust Fumes .48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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CONT INUED
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 154
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .223
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Oil .204
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 211
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .168
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 69
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 237
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Brake .212
.........................................
Clutch .213
..............
Manual Transmission . 211
..........................
Power Steering .213
..................
Windshield Washer . 206
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Folding Rear Seat .85
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Four-way Flashers .69
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Fuel .152
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Cap Message .62
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Fill Door and Cap .154 ...........................................
Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 152
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Tank, Filling the .154
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Fuses, Checking the .254
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 159
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Gasoline .152
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 152
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Tank, Filling the .154
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Gas Station Procedures . 154
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel .62
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Speedometer .60
.................................
Tachometer .60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 170
..............
Manual Transmission . 168
....................................
Glove Box .98
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 215..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 69
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Headlights .66
........................................
Aiming .215
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 67
............
Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 66
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Reminder Chime .66
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 215
...................................
Turning on .66
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Head Restraints .84
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Heating and Cooling .100
.................................
Heated Mirror .88
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .146
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 155
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Hydraulic Clutch .213
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 260
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .71
...........................................
Switch .73
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Timing Control System . 269
Index
F
G
HI
INDEX
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