2002 Acura TL oil

CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 199
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In Foreign Countries . 313
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System . 96
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 277
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Battery, Jump Starting . 286
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Brake System Indicator . 295
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Changing a Flat Tire . 279
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Charging System Indicator . 292
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Checking the Fuses . 297
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 291
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 293
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 296
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Overheated Engine . 289
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .302
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Emissions Controls .314 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 317
Engine ............................................
Belts .249
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 223
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Overheating .289
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Specif ications .309
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Speed Limiter .187
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Starting .179
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Ethanol in Gasoline .312
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 314
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 270
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Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165Filter
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Air Cleaner .238
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Air Conditioning .249
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Oil .225
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 279
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Floor Mats .272
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Brake .236
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Power Steering .237
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Windshield Washers . 233
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
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Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 313
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9, 47
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated .312
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .165
Index
E
F
III
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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
K
L
NO
M
V
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 323
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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 . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .273
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 59
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Paint Touch-up .271
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .182
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Parking .189
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Parking Brake .104
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .59, 295
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 189
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PGM-FI System .315
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Polishing and Waxing . 271
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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 . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 289
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .129
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Readiness Codes . 294, 317
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 263
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Rear Seat Armrest .92
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 89
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Audio Controls . 150
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 238
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Air Conditioning Filter . 249
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Engine Coolant .230
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Engine Oil and Filter . 225
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Fuses .298
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Light Bulbs .259
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Schedule .214
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Spark Plugs .240
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Tires .254
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Wiper Blades .246 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .46
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 169
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .254
Index
PR
S
VI
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Underside, Cleaning . 275
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 277
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Upholstery Cleaning . 272
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 227 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 322
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 233
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Indicator .63
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Operation .73
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Washing . 270
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Waxing and Polishing . 271
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 253
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Compact Spare . 278
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Tires . 250
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Air Pressure . 251
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Checking Wear . 252
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Compact Spare . 278
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Inf lation . 251
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Inspection . 252
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Replacing . 254
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Rotating . 254
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Snow . 256
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Specif ications . 309
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Traction Devices . 256
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Winter Driving . 256
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Tools, Tire Changing . 279
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 201
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Emergency Wrecker . 302
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 195
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Operation .193
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Traction Devices .256
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .234
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Fluid Selection .235
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Identif ication Number . 307 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 180
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Treadwear .252, 310
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Release . 86
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Opening the .85
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions .308
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 306Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .196
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VSA System Indicator . 61, 196
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VSA Activation Indicator . 61, 197
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VSA Of f Switch .197
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Vehicle Storage .267
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VIN .306
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Vinyl Cleaning .273
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Viscosity, Oil .224
Index
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V W
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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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