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provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom an Acura dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Acura’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions339

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Accessories and Modif ications . 185
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Accessories .185
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 186
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Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 240
.........................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 46, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .254
..............
Air Conditioning System . 122
..............................
Maintenance .264
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Usage .124, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires .266
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Alarm, Anti-theft .158
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Alcohol in Gasoline .330
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 287
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Antif reeze .243
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 208
...................................
Operation .207
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .81 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .158
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Appearance Care .285
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Armrest .96
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 156
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Audio System .135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .122
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .44
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Automatic Speed Control . 159
..............
Automatic Transmission . 197
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .326
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 250
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode . 200
.......................................
Shif ting .198
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 204
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 309
............................
Jump Starting .303 ..............................
Maintenance .259
............................
Specif ications .327
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Bef ore Driving .177
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Belts,Seat .8,43
...........................
Beverage Holder .111
...................................
Body Repair .292
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 207
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement .278
...........................................
Fluid .252
.......................................
Parking .108
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System Indicator . 60,312
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Wear Indicators .206
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Braking System .206
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Break-in, New Car .178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
Index
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 340
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 128,133
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Dimensions .326
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
..................................
Engine Oil .181
..........................
Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 206
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .242
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
..............................
Monitor Light .63
......................
Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
.....................................
Drive Belts .265
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .191
....................................
Economy .184
.........................
In Bad Weather .215
................
In Foreign Countries . 331
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 265
..............................
Economy, Fuel .184
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Emergencies on the Road . 293
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 303
...........
Brake System Indicator . 312
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 295
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Charging System Indicator . 309
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Checking the Fuses . 315
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 308
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 310
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 313
..................
Overheated Engine . 306
.........................
Emergency Brake .108
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .320
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.......................
Emissions Controls .332
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 335
Engine ............................................
Belts .265
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 310 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
...............................
Overheating .306
............................
Specif ications .327
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Speed Limiter . 195,203
.......................................
Starting .193
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .330
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 332
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .333
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 286
..........................
Fan, Interior .126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 179
Index
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
.......................
Starting the Engine .193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .193
................
With a Dead Battery . 303
..............
State Emissions Testing . 335
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 306
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...................
Stereo Sound System . 135
...........................
Storing Your Car .283
..................................
Storage Tray .115
........................................
Sun Visor .116
........................
Sunglasses Holder .110
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,46
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Servicing .51
.........................
SRS Indicator .49 ,61
...................
System Components . 46
..................................
Synthetic Oil .240
.....................................
Tachometer .65 ..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 278
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 293
....................................
Tape Player .142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 332
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .330
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .334
.......................
Temperature Gauge .67
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
............................
Thef t Protection .157
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 334
..........................
Time, Setting the .109
....................................
Timing Belt .266
....................................
Tire Chains .272
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 295
...............................................
Tires .266
..............................
Air Pressure .266
.........................
Checking Wear .268
..........................
Compact Spare .294
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
......................................
Inf lation .266
..................................
Inspection .268
...................................
Replacing .270
......................................
Rotating .269 ...........................................
Snow .272
............................
Specif ications .327
.......................
Traction Devices .272
..........................
Winter Driving .271
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 295
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
................
Emergency Wrecker . 320
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 209
...................................
Operation .209
...........................
Traction Devices .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .250
...................................
Manual .251
..................
Fluid Selection . 250,251
..............
Identif ication Number . 324
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 197
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 194
.....................................
Treadwear .328
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .87
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.................................
Opening the .87
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Open Monitor Light . 63
Index
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