2002 Acura TL fuel

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Fuses, Checking the . 297
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Jacking up the Car . 281
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Jack, Tire . 280
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Jump Starting . 286
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 306Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 315
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Infl ation, Proper Tire . 251
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 252
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 272
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 259
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .259
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 259
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .166
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Hydroplaning .200
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol .312
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 164
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning .274
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Index
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IJ
IV
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CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position . 183
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 306
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 306
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement . 259
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 69
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Turn Signal . 71
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Load Limit . 174
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Lockout Prevention . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 165
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Glove Box . 87
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Power Door .79
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Trunk .85
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Low Coolant Level .169
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 308.........................................
Luggage .173
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Maintenance .209
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 221
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Record .219
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .210
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Schedule .214-218
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Memory, Driving Position . 96
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 312
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .103
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Closing Manually .296
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Operation .103 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .225
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Change, When to .214
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Checking Engine .168
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Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .224
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .314
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 313
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .289
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 221
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Oxygenated Fuels .312
Index
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L
NO
M
V
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CONT INUED
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .99
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Seats, Adjusting the .88
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Security System .152
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 183
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Serial Number .306
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Service Intervals .214
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Service Manual .325
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Service Station Procedures . 165
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Setting the Clock .105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lock Release .187
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Side Airbags .9, 49
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Side Airbag Indicator . 51, 60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .260
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Signaling Turns . 71
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Snow Tires .256
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 270
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Sound System .129
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .278
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Specif ications .309
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 240
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Specif ications Charts . 308................................
Speed Control .153
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Speedometer .64
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Spotlights .112
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
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Additional Safety Precautions . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47
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SRS Components .47
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SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .179
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .179
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With a Dead Battery . 286
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State Emissions Testing . 317
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 289
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 129
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Storing Your Car .267
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Sun Visor .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110 ....
Supplemental Restraint System . 47
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50
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System Components . 47
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Tachometer . 64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 263
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 277
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Tape Player .137
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Emissions Control Systems . 314
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Oxygenated Fuels .312
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .316
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 316
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Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .250
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Tire Chains .256
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 279
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: SpareTirePressure:
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 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
)
Front/Rear:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ). 223
235 237
236
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)
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