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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
7
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
7
Table of Contents
10
Taking Care of the Unexpected
17
Your Car at a Glance
21
Protecting Adults
29
Adjust the Steering Wheel
34
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
34
Advice for Pregnant Women
35
Protecting Children
38
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
38
The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
39
If You Must Drive with Several Children
41
If a Child Requires Close Attention
41
Additional Safety Precautions
41
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
42
Protecting Infants
42
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
60
Seat Belt System Components
60
Lap/Shoulder Belt
60
Seat Belt Maintenance
62
Additional Information about Your Airbags
63
SRS Components
63
How Your Front Airbags Work
63
How Your Side Airbags Work
65
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
66
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
67
Airbag Service
68
Additional Safety Precautions
68
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
69
Safety Labels
70
Control Locations
71
Indicator Lights
72
Gauges
80
Tachometer
80
Odometer
81
Trip Meter
81
Outside Temperature Indicator
82
Temperature Gauge
82
Fuel Gauge
82
Maintenance Required Indicator
83
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
84
Headlights
85
Automatic Lighting off Feature
86
Daytime Running Lights
87
Instrument Panel Brightness
87
Turn Signals
87
Windshield Wipers
88
Windshield Washers
89
Hazard Warning
90
Rear Window Defogger
90
Steering Wheel Adjustment
91
Keys and Locks
93
Keys
93
Immobilizer System
94
Ignition Switch
95
Power Door Locks
97
Remote Transmitter
98
Trunk
102
Emergency Trunk Opener
104
Glove Box
105
Rear Console Compartment
105
Seat Adjustments
106
Driver's Seat Adjustments
106
Driver's Lumbar Support
108
Front Passenger's Seat Adjustments
108
Rear Seat Access
109
Head Restraints
110
Armrest
111
Mirrors
113
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
113
Driving Position Memory System
115
Seat Heaters
118
Power Windows
121
Moonroof
123
Parking Brake
124
Digital Clock
125
Sunglasses Holder
126
Beverage Holder
127
Console Compartment
129
Coin Box
129
Console Pocket
130
Storage Tray
131
Coat Hook
131
Sun Visor
132
Vanity Mirror
132
Accessory Power Sockets
133
Interior Lights
134
Climate Control System
136
CL Without Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
138
Semi-Automatic Operation
139
CL with Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
143
Semi-Automatic Operation
144
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
148
Comfort and Convenience Features
149
Audio System
149
Operating the Radio
150
Adjusting the Sound
153
Audio System Lighting
154
Radio Frequencies
154
Radio Reception
154
Operating the Cassette Player
156
Tape Search Functions
157
Caring for the Cassette Player
160
Operating the CD Changer
161
Loading Cds in the Changer
162
Operation
164
Removing Cds from the Changer
166
Protecting Compact Discs
168
CD Changer Error Indications
169
Remote Audio Controls
170
Theft Protection
171
Security System
172
Cruise Control
173
Homelink Universal Transceiver
177
Onstar
183
Before Driving
191
Break-In Period
191
Gasoline
191
Service Station Procedures
192
Filling the Fuel Tank
192
Opening the Hood
193
Oil Check
194
Engine Coolant Check
196
Fuel Economy
197
Car Condition
197
Driving Habits
197
Accessories and Modifications
198
Carrying Cargo
200
Preparing to Drive
203
Starting the Engine
204
Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
204
6-Speed Manual Transmission
205
Recommended Shift Points
206
Engine Speed Limiter
206
Reverse Lockout
207
Automatic Transmission
209
Shift Lever Positions
209
Engine Speed Limiter
214
Shift Lock Release
215
Parking
216
The Braking System
217
Brake Wear Indicators
217
Brake System Design
218
Anti-Lock Brakes
218
ABS Indicator
219
Important Safety Reminders
219
Traction Control System
220
Vehicle Stability Assist System
223
Driving in Bad Weather
226
Towing a Trailer
228
Maintenance Safety
235
Important Safety Precautions
236
Maintenance Schedule
237
Required Maintenance Record
244
Owner Maintenance Checks
246
Fluid Locations
247
Engine Oil
248
Adding Oil
248
Recommended Oil
248
Synthetic Oil
249
Additives
249
Changing the Oil and Filter
250
Cooling System
252
Adding Engine Coolant
252
Replacing Engine Coolant
254
Windshield Washers
258
Transmission Fluid
259
Automatic Transmission
259
Transmission
260
Brake and Clutch Fluid
261
Brake System
261
Clutch System
262
Power Steering
262
Hood Latch
263
Air Cleaner Element
264
Spark Plugs
265
Replacement
265
Specifications
267
Battery
268
Wiper Blades
271
Air Conditioning System
273
Dust and Pollen Filter
274
Drive Belts
274
Timing Belt
275
Tires
277
Maintenance
277
Tire Rotation
279
Replacing Tires and Wheels
280
Wheels and Tires
281
Winter Driving
281
Snow Tires
282
Tire Chains
282
Lights
283
Headlight Aiming
285
Storing Your Car
293
Appearance Care
294
Exterior Care
294
Washing
294
Aluminum Wheels
295
Paint Touch-Up
295
Waxing
295
Interior Care
296
Carpeting
296
Floor Mats
296
Fabric
297
Leather
297
Seat Belts
297
Vinyl
297
Air Fresheners
298
Windows
298
Wood Trim
298
Corrosion Protection
299
Body Repairs
300
Compact Spare Tire
301
Changing a Flat Tire
302
If Your Engine Won't Start
309
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
309
The Starter Operates Normally
310
Jump Starting
311
If Your Engine Overheats
314
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
316
Charging System Indicator
317
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
318
Readiness Codes
319
Brake System Indicator
320
Closing the Moonroof
321
Checking and Replacing
323
Emergency Towing
328
Identification Numbers
330
Specifications
332
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
334
Traction
334
Treadwear
334
Oxygenated Fuels
336
Driving in Foreign Countries
337
Emissions Controls
338
Crankcase Emissions Control System
338
Evaporative Emissions Control System
338
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
338
The Clean Air Act
338
(EGR) System
339
Exhaust Emissions Controls
339
Ignition Timing Control System
339
PGM-FI System
339
Replacement Parts
339
Three Way Catalytic Converter
339
Three Way Catalytic Converter
340
State Emissions Testing
342
Customer Relations Information
343
Warranty and Customer Relations
343
Warranty Coverages
344
Reporting Safety Defects
345
Authorized Manuals
346
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Acura CL 2003 Specifications
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Brand
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Model
CL 2003
Category
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Language
English
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