2001 Acura CL brake

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Economy, Fuel . 166
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Emergencies on the Road . 271
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Battery, Jump Starting . 280
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Brake System Indicator . 287
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Changing a Flat Tire . 273
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Charging System Indicator . 285
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Checking the Fuses . 290
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 284
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 286
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 288
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Overheated Engine . 282
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Emergency Brake . 110
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Emergency Flashers . 70
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Emergency Towing . 295
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Emissions Controls . 306
Engine ............................................
Belts . 242
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 55, 286
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 217
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Overheating . 282
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Specif ications . 301............................
Speed Limiter . 182
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Engine Speed Limiter . 182
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 304
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 306
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System . 307
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 264
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Fan, Interior . 126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience . 121
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 231
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Air Conditioning . 242
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Oil . 219
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First Gear, Shif ting . 182
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 273
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Floor Mats . 266Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 228
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Brake . 229
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Power Steering . 230
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Windshield Washer . 227
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception . 136, 140
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 305
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Four-way Flashers . 70
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Front Airbags . 9, 43
Front End, Towing by ................
Emergency Wrecker . 295
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Fuel . 160
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Fill Door and Cap . 161
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Gauge . 62
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated . 304
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Reserve Indicator . 59
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Tank, Filling the . 161
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 166
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Fuses, Checking the . 289
Index
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IV

CONT INUED
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Gasohol . 304
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Gasoline . 160
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59
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Gauge . 62
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Filling the . 161
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Gas Station Procedures . 161
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Gauges . 60
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel . 62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator . 63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 197
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 177
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Glass Cleaning . 268
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Glove Box . 88
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 197 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 252
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights
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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High Beams, Turning on . 65
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Low Beams, Turning on . 65
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Reminder Chime . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 252
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 98
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Heating and Cooling . 122
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High Altitude, Starting at . 175
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 257
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 89
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Hood Latch . 231
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Hood, Opening the . 162
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Horn . 64
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Hot Coolant, Warning about . 221
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Hydroplaning . 195 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 298
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If Your Car Has to be Towed . 295
Ignition
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Keys . 77
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Switch . 79
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Timing Control System . 307
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Immobilizer System . 78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
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Panel . 53
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 243
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Inside Mirror . 101
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Inspection, Tire . 245
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning . 266
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Introduction . i
Index
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V

CONT INUED
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery . 306
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Opening the Hood . 162
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Opening the Trunk . 86
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 305
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Outside Mirrors . 101
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
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Overheating, Engine . 282
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 215
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Oxygenated Fuels . 304
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Paint Touch-up . 265
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Panel Brightness Control . 67
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Park Gear Position . 178
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Parking . 184
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Parking Brake . 110
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 55, 287
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Parking Lights . 65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 308
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PGM-FI System . 307
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Polishing and Waxing . 265
Power
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Door Locks . 81.......................................
Mirrors . 101
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Seat Controls . 94
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Steering . 230
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Windows . 107
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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
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Tethers . 39
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Radiator Overheating . 282
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 135
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
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Rear End Towing . 295
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 256
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Rear Seat Access . 97
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Rear Seat Armrest . 99
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Rear View Mirror . 101.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 95
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Reminder Lights . 53
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Remote Transmitter . 82
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 231
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Air Conditioning Filter . 242
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Engine Coolant . 223
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Engine Oil and Filter . 219
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Fuses . 290
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Light Bulbs . 252
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Schedule . 206
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Spark Plugs . 233
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Tires . 247
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Wiper Blades . 239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 42
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 165
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Reverse Gear Position . 178
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Road Lamps . 65
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Rotation, Tire . 246
Index
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VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 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 ).
Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid
preferred, or a DEXRON
III ATF
as a temporary replacement (see
page ). 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
217
228 230
229
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)