engine Acura CL 2002 Owners Manual

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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories .169
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Additional Safety Precautions . 170
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Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Additives, Engine Oil . 220
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 43, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .233
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Air Conditioning System . 114
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Maintenance .243
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Usage .116, 121
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Air Pressure, Tires .246
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Alarm, Anti-theft .149
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Alcohol in Gasoline .310
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 267
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Antif reeze .223
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .56, 189
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Operation .188
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .150
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Appearance Care .265
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Armrest .91
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Audio Controls, Remote . 148
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Audio System .127
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
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Automatic Speed Control . 151
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .306
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Checking Fluid Level . 230
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
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Shif ting .178
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .55, 289
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Jump Starting .283 ..............................
Maintenance .238
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Specif ications .307
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Bef ore Driving .161
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Belts,Seat .8,40
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Beverage Holder .104
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Body Repair .272
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 188
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement .258
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Fluid .231
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Parking .102
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System Indicator . 55,292
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Wear Indicators .187
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Braking System .187
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Break-in, New Car .162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .65
Index
A
B
I

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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .258
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Brake Lights .258
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Front Side Marker Lights . 257
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Headlights .254
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High-mount Brake Light . 259
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Interior Lights .260
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License Plate Light . 260
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Road Lamps .256
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Specif ications .307
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Trunk Light .262
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Turn Signal Lights . 257
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Bulbs, Halogen .254
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Capacities Chart .306
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying, Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .138
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Operation .134
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .139
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .304 ............................................
Chains .251
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .221
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When to .210
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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Changing Engine Coolant . 225
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Charging System Indicator . 55,289
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety .20
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Child Seats .24
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner Element, Air . 233
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .267
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Carpeting .268
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Exterior .266
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Fabric .269
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Interior .268
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Leather .269
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Seat Belts .269
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Vinyl .269
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Windows .270
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Wood Trim .270
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Climate Control System . 114
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Clock, Setting the .102
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Coat Hook .107 .....................
Code, Audio System .149
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
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Compact Spare .274
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Console Compartment . 105
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Console Pocket .106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 318
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .223
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .223
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Replacing .225
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection .271
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Courtesy Lights .111
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .312
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Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 52
Index
C
D
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 273
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Battery, Jump Starting . 283
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Brake System Indicator . 292
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Changing a Flat Tire . 275
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Charging System Indicator . 289
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Checking the Fuses . 295
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 288
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 290
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 293
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Overheated Engine . 286
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Emergency Brake .102
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Emergency Flashers .70
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Emergency Towing .300
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls .312
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Emissions Testing, State . 315
Engine ............................................
Belts .244
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .55, 290
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 55,288
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 219...............................
Overheating .286
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Specif ications .307
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Speed Limiter .184
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Starting .177
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Ethanol in Gasoline .310
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 312
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Exhaust Fumes .49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .313
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 266
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Fan, Interior .118, 123
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .233
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Dust and Pollen .244
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Oil .221
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 320
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 120,125
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Dimensions .306
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 230
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Engine Oil .165
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 187
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Disposal of Used Oil .222
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 78
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Monitor Light .58
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Drive Belts .244
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .175
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Economy .168
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In Bad Weather .196
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In Foreign Countries . 311
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .95
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
Index
E
F
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 275
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Floor Mats .268
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 230
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Brake .231
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Power Steering .232
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Windshield Washers . 229
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .128, 132
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 311
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Four-way Flashers .70
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Front Airbags .9 ,43
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Fuel .162
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Fill Door and Cap .163
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Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Oxygenated .310
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Reserve Indicator .59
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Fuses, Checking the .294
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Gasohol .310
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Gasoline .162
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59...........................................
Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Gas Station Procedures . 163
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Gauges .60
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .63
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Speedometer .60
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Tachometer .60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 179
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Glass Cleaning .270
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Glove Box .85
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 254
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .254
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Chime .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 254
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 259
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .155
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Hood Latch .233
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Hood, Opening the .164
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Horn .64
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Hydroplaning .197
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 304
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .73
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Switch .75
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Timing Control System . 313
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Immobilizer System .74
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Index
G HI
IV

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer .61
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Odometer, Trip .61
Oil ........................
Change, How to .221
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Change, When to .210
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Checking Engine .165
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Pressure Indicator . 55,288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .220
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .312
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 311
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
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Overheating, Engine .286
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
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Oxygenated Fuels .310
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Paint Touch-up .267
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Panel Brightness Control . 67........................
Park Gear Position .180
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Parking .186
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Parking Brake .102
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 55,292
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Parking Lights .65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 314
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PGM-FI System .313
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Polishing and Waxing . 267
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Radiator Overheating . 286
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .127 ...........................
Readiness Codes .291
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Rear Console Compartment . 85
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 258
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Rear Seat Access .89
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Rear Seat Armrest .91
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Rear View Mirror .93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87
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Reminder Lights .53
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 233
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
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Engine Coolant .225
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Engine Oil and Filter . 221
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Fuses .295
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Light Bulbs .254
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Schedule .208
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Spark Plugs .235
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Tires .249
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Wiper Blades .241
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .42
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 167
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Restraint, Child .20
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
Index
O
P R
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Road Lamps .65
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Rotation, Tire .248
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 320
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 40
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Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .41
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Child Seat Anchor Plate . 39
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Cleaning .269
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,40
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Maintenance .42
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .40, 55
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System Components . 40...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seat Position Memory .95
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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Security System .150
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
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Serial Number .304
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Service Intervals .210
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Service Manual .321
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Service Station Procedures . 163
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Setting the Clock .102
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lock Release .185
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Side Airbags .45
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Side Airbag Cutof f Indicator . 47
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .257
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Signaling Turns .67
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Snow Tires .251
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 266
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Sound System .127
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .274
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Specif ications .307
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 235
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Specif ications Charts . 306................................
Speed Control .151
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Speedometer .60
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Spotlights .110
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43
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Additional Safety Precautions . 48
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 46
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How Your Airbags Work . 43,45
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SRS Components .43
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SRS Service .48
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SRS Indicator .46 ,56
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Starting the Engine .177
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .177
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With a Dead Battery . 283
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State Emissions Testing . 315
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 286
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Stereo Sound System . 127
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Storing Your Car .263
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Storage Tray .107
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Sun Visor .108
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Index
S
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. Front/Rear:
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
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 232
231
219
230
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)