2004 Acura RL oil pressure

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 322
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Jump Starting .316
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Maintenance .272
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .203
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .110
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Body Repair .306
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 224
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement .292
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Fluid .266
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Parking .107
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System Indicator . 58,325
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Wear Indicators .223
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Braking System .223
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .68
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 210
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Accessories .210
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 211
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Modif ications .211
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Socket . 113
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Additives, Engine Oil . 254
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 47, 49
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Air Conditioning System . 120
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Maintenance .277
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Usage .122, 127
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Air Outlets (Vents) .120
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Air Pressure, Tires .279
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Alarm, Anti-theft .181
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Alcohol in Gasoline .343
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 301
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Antif reeze .256
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 225
...................................
Operation .224
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 180Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .82
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Anti-thef t System .181
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Appearance Care .299
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Ashtrays .115
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Audio Controls, Remote . 178
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Audio System .134, 151
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .120
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Automatic Lighting .69
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 45
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Automatic Speed Control . 182
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Automatic Transmission . 218
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Capacity, Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 264
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Shif ting .218
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 218
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Shif t Lever Positions . 218
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Shif t Lock Release . 221
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 126,131
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Dif f erential Oil .265
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 68
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 264
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Engine Oil .207
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 223
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Disposal of Used Oil .255
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Monitor Light .61
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Power Door Locks .83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Drive Belts .278
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5...........................................
Driving .215
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Economy .209
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In Bad Weather .230
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In Foreign Countries . 344
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .98
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 278
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Economy, Fuel .209
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Emergencies on the Road . 307
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Battery, Jump Starting . 316
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Brake System Indicator . 325
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Changing a Flat Tire . 309
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Charging System Indicator . 322
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Checking the Fuses . 328
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 321
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 323
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 326
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Overheated Engine . 319
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Emergency Brake .107
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .332
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .345 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ............................................
Belts .278
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 323
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,321
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 251
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Overheating .319
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Specif ications .339
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Speed Limiter .220
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Starting .217
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Engine Speed Limiter . 220
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Ethanol in Gasoline .343
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .346
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 300
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys .79
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter .186
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Hood Latch .267
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Hood, Opening the .206
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Horn .67
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Hydroplaning .231 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 310
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Jack, Tire .310
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Jump Starting .316
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
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Learning Key .80
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Leather, Cleaning .303
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Lights On Indicator .59
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Lighter, Cigarette .114
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .288
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Ceiling .116
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Courtesy .117 .......................................
Indicator .57
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Parking .68
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limit .213
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Childproof Door .87
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Fuel Fill Door .205
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Glove Box .90
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Power Door .83
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Trunk .88
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 95
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Low Coolant Level .208
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,321
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338
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Luggage .212
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .82
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Timing Control System . 346
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .28
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Inf ant Seats .28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Using LATCH .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 279
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Inside Mirror .96
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Inspection, Tire .281
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71...........................
Interior Cleaning .302
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Introduction .i
Index
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K
L
V

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Neutral Gear Position . 219
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .301
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .219
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Parking .222
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Parking Brake .107
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58,325
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Parking Lights .68
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 347
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PGM-FI System .346
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Polishing and Waxing . 301
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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 .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .40
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Maintenance .239
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Record .246-248
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Required Indicator .66
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Saf ety .240
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Schedule .244-245
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59,323
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Memory, Driving Position . 98
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 343
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Mirrors, Adjusting .96
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Moonroof .105
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Closing Manually .326
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Operation .105 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .253
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Change, When to .244
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Checking Engine .207
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Pressure Indicator . 58,321
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .252
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
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OnStar .192
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Opening the Trunk .88
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 344
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Outside Mirrors .96
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65
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Overheating, Engine .319
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Index
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Tachometer .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 292
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
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Tape Player .139, 159
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Deterrent System . 181
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Thef t Protection .180
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the . 108,158
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Timing Belt .279
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Tire Chains .285
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Tire Inf ormation .342
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 309
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Tires .279
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Air Pressure .280
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Balancing .282
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Side Airbags .49
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 51
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 49
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .291
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Signaling Turns .71
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Ski Sleeve .101
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Snow Tires .285
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 300
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Sound System .134, 151
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .308
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Specif ications .339
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 269
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .182
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Speedometer .63
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Spotlights .116
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 52
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47,49 ........................
SRS Components .47
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SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .217
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .217
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With a Dead Battery . 316
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State Emissions Testing . 348
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 319
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Position Memory .98
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Stereo Sound System . 134,151
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Storing Your Car .297
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Sun Visor .112
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Sunglasses Holder .109
Supplemental Restraint ............................
System .9 ,47, 49
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Service Precautions .52
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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System Components . 47
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Synthetic Oil .252
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
18.0 US gal (68
) Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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 ).
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.9 US qt (4.6
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 253
264 266
266