engine Acura MDX 2003 Owner's Manua

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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .344
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Brake Lights .344
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Cargo Area Light .347
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Front Parking Lights . 342
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Front Side Marker Lights . 342
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Headlights .341
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High-mount Brake Light . 345
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Individual Map Lights . 346
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License Plate Light . 346
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Rear Bulbs .344
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Specif ications .391
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Turn Signal Lights . 342,344
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Bulbs, Halogen .341
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 82
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Cancel Button .218
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Capacities Chart .390
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 62
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Cargo Area Light .130
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Carrying Cargo .245
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .180
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Operation . 151,177,191
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii...................................
CD Changer .155
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CD Player .171, 194
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Certif ication Label .388
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Chains .338
Change Oil ........................................
How to .309
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When to .296
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Changing a Flat Tire .361
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Changing Engine Coolant . 313
...
Charging System Indicator . 68,374
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 251
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Childproof Door Locks . 99
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .21
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Cleaner Element, Air . 321
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .353
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Carpeting .354
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Exterior .352
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Fabric .355
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Interior .354
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Leather .355
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Seat Belts .355
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Vinyl .355
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Windows .356 ...............
Climate Control System . 134
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Coat Hook .127
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Code, Audio System .182
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CO in the Exhaust .397
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Coin Box .127
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 252
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Compact Spare .361
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Consumer Inf ormation . 402
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Controls, Instruments and . 65
Coolant ........................................
Adding .311
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Checking .241
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Proper Solution .311
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Replacing .313
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Temperature Gauge . 75
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Corrosion Protection .357
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .397
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Cruise Control Operation . 216
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 402
Index
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CONT INUED
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Fabric, Cleaning .355
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Fan, Interior .138
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .133
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 237
Filters ...............................................
Air .321
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Air Conditioning .331
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Oil .309
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 404
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 88
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Def rosting the Windows . 140
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Dif f erential Fluid .318
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Digital Clock .150, 190
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Dimensions .390
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Dimming the Headlights . 79
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 317
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Engine Oil .240
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Directional Signals .83
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 262
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Disposal of Used Oil .310
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 93
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Lockout Prevention . 94
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Power Door Locks .93
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Drive Belts .331
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .249
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Economy .242
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In Bad Weather .269
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In Foreign Countries . 396
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .118 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
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DVD Player .199
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Economy, Fuel .242
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Emergencies on the Road . 359
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Battery, Jump Starting . 369
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Brake System Indicator . 377
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 374
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Checking the Fuses . 380
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 373
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 375
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Overheated Engine . 371
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .87
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Emergency Towing .385
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Emissions Controls .397
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 75
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Drive Belts .331
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .68, 375
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,373
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 307...............................
Overheating .371
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Specif ications .391
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Speed Limiter .257
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Starting .252
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Ethanol in Gasoline .395
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 397
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Exhaust Fumes .62
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 354
Index
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III

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 341
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 87
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Headlights .79
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Aiming .341
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Automatic Lighting .80
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Automatic Lighting Off . 81
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Daytime Running Lights . 82
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High Beam Indicator . 71
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High Beams, Turning on . 79
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Low Beams, Turning on . 79
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Reminder Chime .79
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 341
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Turning on .79
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Head Restraints .105
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Heated Mirror .117
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Heating and Cooling .134
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High Altitude, Starting at . 252
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High-Low Beam Switch . 79
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .229
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Hood Latch .323
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Hood, Opening the .238
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Horn .78
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Hydroplaning .270
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 87
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 361
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 317
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Brake .319
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Power Steering .320
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Transf er Assembly . 318
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Windshield Washer . 316
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .169
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Fog Lights .88
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Folding the Second Seat . 106
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Folding the Third Seat . 107
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 396
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Four-way Flashers .87
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Fuel .236
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Fill Door and Cap .237
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Gauge .75
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Octane Requirement . 236
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Oxygenated .395
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Reserve Indicator .71
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Tank, Filling the .237
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Fuses, Checking the .380 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 242
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Gasohol .395
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Gasoline .236
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 71
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Gauge .75
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Octane Requirement . 236
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Tank, Filling the .237
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Gas Station Procedures . 237
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 75
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Fuel .75
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Speedometer .74
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Tachometer .74
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 254
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Glass Cleaning .356
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Glove Box .100
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
Index
GH
IV

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Neutral Gear Position . 255
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New Vehicle Break-in . 236
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 388 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 371
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound .......................
System .145, 163,183
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Rear A/C Unit .142
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Rear Compartment .123
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 344
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Rear View Mirror .115
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Rear Window Def ogger . 88
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 87
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 102,103
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Reclining the Second Seats . 104
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Reclining the Third Seat . 104
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Reminder Lights .67
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Remote Audio Controls . 181
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Remote Transmitter .95
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 321
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Coolant .313
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
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Engine Oil and Filter . 309
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Fuses .380
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Light Bulbs .341
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Schedule .296
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Spark Plugs .323
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 236
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Odometer .74
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Odometer, Trip .75
Oil ........................
Change, How to .309
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Change, When to .296
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Checking Engine .240
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Pressure Indicator . 68,373
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .308
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 93
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 396
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Outside Mirrors .115
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Overheating, Engine .371
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 305
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Oxygenated Fuels .395 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .353
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Panel Brightness Control . 82
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Park Gear Position .254
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Parking .261
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Parking Brake .117
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Parking Lights .79
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 399
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PGM-FI System .398
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Polishing and Waxing . 353
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Power Seat Adjustments . 101
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .31
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .44
Index
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CONT INUED
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Timing Belt .332
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Tires .336
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Wiper Blades .328
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .49
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 241
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Reverse Gear Position . 255
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Rotation, Tire .335
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Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 404
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Saf ety Features .7
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Air bags .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 . 63
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 46
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Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .48
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Cleaning .355 ......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
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Maintenance .49
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 58
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System Components . 46
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats .101
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Folding the Second Seat . 106
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Folding the Third Seat . 107
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Head Restraints .105
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Reclining the Second Seat . 104
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Reclining the Third Seat . 104
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Rear Seat Access .106
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Serial Number .388
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Service Intervals .296
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Service Manual .405
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Service Station Procedures . 237
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .254
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
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Shif t Lock Release .257
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .342
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Signaling Turns .83
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Snow Tires .338 ...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 352
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Sound System . 145,163,183
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .360
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Specif ications .391
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Spark Plugs .323
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Specif ications Charts . 390
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Speed Control .216
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Speedometer .74
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 50
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 61
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 56
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .51
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 55
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SRS Components .50
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SRS Service .60
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SRS Indicator .56 ,68
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 93
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Starting the Engine .252
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .252
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With a Dead Battery . 369
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 371
Index
S
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Transfer Assembly Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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 ). Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only (see
page ).
307
320
319
318
317 319
19.21 US gal (72.7)