2004 Acura TL automatic transmission

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for re-testing
by doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm and hold it there until the
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(approximately3
minutes).
CONT INUED
St at e Emissions T est ing
T esting of Readiness Codes
T echnical Inf ormation263

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .52, 242
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Jump Starting .238
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Maintenance .226
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Specif ications .257
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Bef ore Driving .163
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holder .106
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
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Break-in, New Linings . 164
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Fluid .211
.......................................
Parking .103
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System Indicator . 52,244 ........................
Wear Indicators .188
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Braking System .188
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Break-in, New Car .164
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
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Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .216
.................................
Fog Lights .213
............................
Specif ications .257
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Turn Signal Lights . 214,215
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Bulbs, Halogen .213
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Capacities Chart .256
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying, Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .138
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Operation .136
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .254
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Chains, .225
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 168
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Accessories .169
............................
Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
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Accessory Power Sockets . 106
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Adding Engine Coolant . 207
........................
Adding Engine Oil .204
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 22
...............
Additional Information . 22
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Servicing .28
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System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .221
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Antif reeze .207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53, 189
...................................
Operation .189
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 140
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Audio System .117
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 76
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20.............
Automatic Speed Control . 142
..............
Automatic Transmission . 181
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Capacity, Fluid .256
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 209
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Shif ting .181
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 181
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Shif ting .181
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Shif t Lock Release . 185
tires
Index
A
BC
I

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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .205
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When to .195
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
...
Charging System Indicator . 52,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .43
...................................
Child Seats .36
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Inf ants .34
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Large Children .42
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LATCH .38
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .35
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Tethers .41
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .218
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Seat Belts .218
...............
Climate Control System . 115
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Clock .103
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CO in the Exhaust .46
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Compact Spare .230
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 265.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .260
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Cup Holders .106
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
Daytime Running Light ...................................
Indicator .55
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 114
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Dimensions .256
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .167
..........................
Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
.................................
Disc Changer .129
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 135
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Disposal of Used Oil .206
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .60
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Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 258
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .175
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Economy .168
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 238
...........
Brake System Indicator . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 231
.....
Charging System Indicator . 242
tire
Index
D
E
II

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
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Gasoline .164
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
...........................................
Gauge .57
................
Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
...................................
Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
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Filter, Oil .205
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 231
.....................................
Floor Mats .218
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
..........................................
Brake .211
.........................................
Clutch .211
..............
Manual Transmission . 210
..........................
Power Steering .212
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Windshield Washers . 208
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .122
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Fog Lights .75 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9 ,22
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Front Seats .90
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Adjusting .90
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Heaters .96
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Airbags .9, 22
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Reserve Indicator .56
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Fuses, Checking the .245
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Checking the Fuses . 245
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 249
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Jump Starting .238
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 242
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 243
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Overheated Engine . 240
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Towing .249
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Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .249
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Emissions Controls .260
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 263
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 57
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .52, 243
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Oil Lif e .64
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 52,242
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 204
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Overheating .240
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Specif ications .257
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Speed Limiter . 179,185
.......................................
Starting .177
...................
Engine, .236 ......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .164
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 260
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Exhaust Fumes .46
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
F
G
III

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Jacking up the Vehicle . 232
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Jack, Tire .231
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Jump Starting .238
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57
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Speedometer .57
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Tachometer .57
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 181
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .178
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Glove Box .107 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 254
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System . 261
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Immobilizer System .81
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .52
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 53,189
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .52, 244
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Charging System . 52,242
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Cruise Control .54
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .55
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Fog Light .56
...................................
High Beam .55
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 56
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Low Fuel .56 ................
Low Oil Pressure . 54,242
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Side Airbag Of f .53
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SRS .26, 53
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .55
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VSA Activation .54
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VSA System .54
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 221
...................................
Inside Mirror .91
.............................
Inspection, Tire .222
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Instrument Panel .51
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 52
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .213
..........
HandsFree Link (HFL) . 70,149
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .213
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
.......
Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 55
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Reminder Chime .74
...................................
Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .89
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .145
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Hood Latch .212
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Hood, Opening the .166
Index
H I
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 172
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Vehicle Dimensions .256
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 254Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .190
........
VSA System Indicator . 54,190
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 54,190
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VSA Of f Switch .191
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Vehicle Storage .227
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VIN .254
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Viscosity, Oil .204
....................................
Tire Chains .225
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 231
...............................................
Tires .220
..............................
Air Pressure .221
.........................
Checking Wear .222
..........................
Compact Spare .230
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 258
......................................
Inf lation .221
..................................
Inspection .222
...................................
Replacing .224
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Rotating .223
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Snow .225
............................
Specif ications .257
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Summer Tire .224
.......................
Traction Devices .225
..........................
Winter Driving .224
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Tools, Tire Changing . 231
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .192
................
Emergency Wrecker . 249
...........................
Traction Devices .225
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .209
.
Checking Fluid Level Manual . 210
..................
Fluid Selection . 209,210 ..............
Identif ication Number . 254
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 190
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 178
.............................
Treadwear .223, 258
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Trip Computer .65
.......................................
Trip Meter .62
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Trunk .80
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 84
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Opening the .83
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Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .74
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .229
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 258
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .164
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 47
..................
Warranty Coverages .267
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 208
.......................................
Indicator .62
.....................................
Operation .73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
............
Alignment and Balance . 223
..........................
Compact Spare .230
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Index
U
V W
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Manual Transmission
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Manual Transmission Models
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Automatic Transmission Models Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
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
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
209 204
210
212211
17.09 US gal (64.7)