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Befor
e Drivin g
Before you begin driving your Acura,
you should know what gasoline to use, and how to check the levels ofimportant fluids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in thissection will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your car,
please read the information in this section first. General Precautions...................... 122
Break-in Period.............................. 123
Gasoline.......................................... 123
Service Station Procedures.......... 124 Filling the Fuel Tank................. 124
Opening the Hood..................... 125 Oil Check................................ 127
Engine Coolant Check.......... 128
Fuel Economy................................ 129 Vehicle Condition...................... 129
Driving Habits............................ 129
Accessories and Modifications.... 130
Carrying Cargo.............................. 132
Before Drivin g
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Servic
e Statio n Procedure s
Fillin g th e Fue l Tan k
Pull
1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the driver's side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the
driver's seat.
FUEL FIL L CA P 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank escapes.Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not tr
y to "top off" the tank, leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
Your car has an on-board refueling
vapor recovery system to help keep fuel vapors from going into theatmosphere. If the fuel pump keeps
clicking off even though the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with
this system. Consult your dealer.
Befor e Drivin g
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Inde
x
Fuel.................................................. 123
Fill Door and Cap....................... 124
Gauge............................................ 59
Octane Requirement................. 123
Oxygenated................................ 258
Reserve Indicator......................... 54
Tank, Filling the......................... 124
Fuses, Checking the...................... 243
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 129
Gasohol........................................... 258
Gasoline.......................................... 123
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 54
Gauge............................................ 59
Octane Requirement................. 123
Tank, Filling the......................... 124
Gas Station Procedures................. 124
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature.... 59
Fuel................................................ 59
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 140
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 138
Glass Cleaning............................... 222
Glove Box......................................... 78
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 209
Hatch................................................. 76
Opening the.................................. 76
Open Monitor Light.................... 56
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 65
Headlights
Aiming......................................... 207
Daytime Running Lights............. 62High Beam Indicator................... 57
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 209
Turning on....................................
62
Head Restraints..............................
. 82
Heating and Cooling........................ 94
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 137
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 62
High-mount Brake Light............... 211
Hood Latch..................................... 189
Hood, Opening the........................ 125
Horn................................................... 61
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 186
Hydroplaning.................................. 150
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 252
Ignition Keys............................................... 71
Switch............................................ 73
Timing Control System............. 261
Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 53
Infant Restraint................................ 21
Infant Seats....................................... 30
Tether Anchorage Points........... 41
Inflation, Proper Tire.................... 198
Inside Mirror.................................... 86
Inspection, Tire.............................. 199 Instrument Panel......................... 2, 52
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63
Interior Cleaning............................ 220
Interior Lights.................................. 92
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