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Index

Maintenance...................................

149

Owner Maintenance Checks....

158

Record.........................................

156

Schedule.....................................

152

Malfunction Indicator Lamp..

237

Manual Headlights Operation,

Emergency.................................

238

Manual Transmission....................

130

Manual Transmission Fluid .........

173

Map Lights.......................................

Maximum Shift Speeds.........

131

137

Meters, Gauges................................

Methanol in Gasoline....................

115

Mirrors, Adjusting...........................

Neutral Gear Position....................

135

New Vehicle Break-in ...................

114

Normal Shift Speeds......................

131

NOTICE, Explanation of...................

Numbers, Identification................

250

Octane Requirement, Gasoline....

114

Odometer..........................................

Change, How to .........................

162

Change, When to.......................

154

Checking Engine.......................

118

Pressure Gauge...........................

Pressure Indicator...............

235

Selecting Proper Viscosity

Chart.......................................

160

ON (Ignition Key Position)............

Opening the Engine Cover...........

117

Opening the Hood.........................

120

Opening the Trunk..........................

Operation in Foreign Countries...

115

Outside Mirrors..............................

Overheating, Engine.....................

232

Oxygenated Fuels..........................

114

Paint Touth-up................................

208

Panel Brightness Control...............

Park Gear Position.........................

123

Parking Brake..................................

Parking Lights..................................

PGM-FI System..............................

259

Polishing and Waxing...................

207

Pop-up Headlights..........................

238

Power

Door Locks...................................

Engine, Specifications...............

252

Mirrors..........................................

Seat Controls................................

Windows.......................................

Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts...........

. 8

Proper Seat Belt Usage.....................

Radiator Overheating....................

232

Radio/Casette Sound System........

Rear End Towing...........................

246

Rear Lights. Bulb Replacement...

199

Rear View Mirror.............................

Low Fuel Indicator..........................

Low Oil Pressure Indicator....

235

Lubricant Specifications Chart....

252

Luggage..........................................

125

Summary of Contents for 1997 NSX

Page 1: ...other cargo Driving 127 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 149 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle t...

Page 2: ...approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and with out incurring any obligation whatsoever OWNER...

Page 3: ...the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep...

Page 4: ...good judgement You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words D...

Page 5: ...About Airbags 12 How the Driver s Airbag Works 13 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 15 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work 16 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 16 System Service 17 System Servi...

Page 6: ...play a role in occupant safety For example reclining the seat back can decrease the effec tiveness of your seat belt Head restraints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end imp...

Page 7: ...child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat see page 20 We recommend using a different car to carry an infant A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt...

Page 8: ...sure your passenger fastens his This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt A beeper also sounds for several seconds see page 35 The following pages cover...

Page 9: ...ge 23 If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out this mechanism will engage The belt will retract but it will not allow the passenger to move freely If the belt feels too tight unlatch...

Page 10: ...r back as possible 1 Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked 2 Check that the belt is not twisted 3 Position the l...

Page 11: ...e door Advice for Pregnant Women Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child Therefore a pregnant woman should wear a properly positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides i...

Page 12: ...ys cuts burns and wear Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap shoulder belts retract easily Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced If a seat belt is worn d...

Page 13: ...ger Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the seat belts during a severe frontal collision Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision A sophisticated electronic system that continually m...

Page 14: ...y deflate The entire process from detection to deflation takes a fraction of a second This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators or realize wha...

Page 15: ...is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated In some cases where the airbag did not inflate extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed muc...

Page 16: ...ompletely inflates it immediately starts deflating so it won t interfere with your visibility ability to steer or ability to operate other controls The total time for inflation and deflation is a frac...

Page 17: ...seat in the passenger s seat If the airbag inflates it can hit the infant seat with great force The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant...

Page 18: ...he SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you to a potential problem with your supple mental restraint system Have the system checked if The light...

Page 19: ...ore this indication the airbags might not inflate when you need them System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system Modifications c...

Page 20: ...most protection from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide unde...

Page 21: ...ere with your ability to drive the car In a crash or sudden stop loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restraine...

Page 22: ...t To secure the seat with the lap shoulder belt be sure to follow the instructions on page 23 The vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible If the passenger s bag inflates it could seriousl...

Page 23: ...e an approved child seat The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 FMVSS 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Look for the manufac turer s statement of compliance on the b...

Page 24: ...ver you need to drive with an infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 and 18 kg Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 20 and 40 Ibs 9 and 18 kg We recommend t...

Page 25: ...available We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car s lap shoulder belt Whichever style you select follow the booster seat manufacturer s instructions Securing a Child Seat with a Lap...

Page 26: ...ing Child Restraints with Tethers Your Acura is equipped with an attachment point for a child restraint system that uses a top tether The tether attachment point is located on the panel behind the pas...

Page 27: ...19 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 Canadian Cars The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car When install ing make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom o...

Page 28: ...you know you are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transpo...

Page 29: ...lect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the car out of the garage If you must...

Page 30: ...potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Acura dealer for a replacement HEADLIGHT...

Page 31: ...Safety Labels JUMP START EXPANSION TANK CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...

Page 32: ...s 42 Rear Window Defogger 43 Turn Signals 44 Windshield Wipers 45 Windshield Washers 46 Hazard Warning 46 Cruise Control Master Switch 46 Steering Wheel Adjustment 47 Steering Wheel Controls 48 Cruise...

Page 33: ...ocations NSX illustration is shown Instruments and Controls HOOD REAR WINDOW ENGINE COVER TRUNK LID TRUNK FRONT COMPARTMENT FOLDING SPARE TIRE FUEL FILL DOOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT TOOLS JACK AIR PUMP PRE...

Page 34: ...RD WARNING SWITCH P 46 DIGITAL CLOCK P 68 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 120 DOOR LOCK SWITCH P 55 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES P 59 MIRROR CONTROLS P 67 TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON P 56 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 116 SHIFT L...

Page 35: ...alert you if that system develops a problem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems The U S instrument panel is shown Differences for the Canadian model are noted in the...

Page 36: ...running For complete information see page 235 Charging System Indicator If this light comes on when the engine is running the battery is not being charged For complete information see page 213 U S Pa...

Page 37: ...see page 16 Canada Anti lock Brake System ABS Indicator This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON II and goes off after the engine starts If it comes on at any other time there is a...

Page 38: ...gine starts If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the Electric Power Steering system If this happens stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine Reset the system by restartin...

Page 39: ...to ON II with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake If it comes on at any other time it means there is a probl...

Page 40: ...cm 2 This pressure varies with engine speed and temperature If the oil pressure falls low enough to cause engine damage the Low Oil Pressure Indicator comes on see page235 Temperature Gauge This show...

Page 41: ...ff the ignition When you add fuel the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition switch back ON II Odometer The odometer shows the total dis tance your car has been driven It...

Page 42: ...warning lights Underneath the instrument panel are the headlight motor switch instrument panel brightness control and the TCS On Off switch The two levers on the underside of the steering column allo...

Page 43: ...then let go The blue high beam indicator will light see page 38 To flash the high beams when the headlight doors are closed pull back and hold the turn signal lever This simultaneously raises the hea...

Page 44: ...n so you cannot accidentally bump it Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger will clear fog frost and thin ice from the window Push the defogger button to turn it on and off The light on the fro...

Page 45: ...urn or lane change with this lever Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn If you push it up or down all the way the turn signal continues to blink even when you rel...

Page 46: ...d In intermittent the wipers operate every few seconds You can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring next to the rotary switch In low speed and high speed the wip...

Page 47: ...d Warning Push the large red button on the right pod to turn on the hazard warn ing lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to fl...

Page 48: ...lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel in or out to the distance you want Push the lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in that position 4 The lever to tilt the steering wheel is unde...

Page 49: ...riving winding roads slippery roads heavy rain or bad weather You should have full control of the car under those conditions Using the Cruise Control 1 Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch on the...

Page 50: ...ch the desired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Ac celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET decel button You can decrease the set cruising speed in eithe...

Page 51: ...Press the Cruise Control Master Switch When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down You can...

Page 52: ...ur set of keys You will need this number if you have to get a lost key replaced Keep the plate stored in a safe place When replacing keys use only Acura approved key blanks These keys contain electron...

Page 53: ...h Store the learning key with the key number plate in a safe place If you attempt to use the learning key to start your vehicle s engine it may cause a malfunction in the system that makes your master...

Page 54: ...repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key contact your Acura dealer Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it Electrical problems could result that may make your vehic...

Page 55: ...e the key ACCESSORY I In this position you can operate the audio system and the cigarette lighter ON II This is the normal key position when driving All features and accessories on the car are usable...

Page 56: ...or only unlocks that door The lock tab on the passenger s door only locks and unlocks that door To get out of the car pull each lock tab up or use the door lock switch before you open either door Both...

Page 57: ...tabs on both doors immediately pop up Trunk You can open the trunk in two ways Press the trunk release button on the driver s door Use the master key to open the trunk lock The valet key does not work...

Page 58: ...y 3 Give the person the valet key Glove Box Open the glove box by squeezing the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key The glove box light comes on only when...

Page 59: ...k angle by pushing the rear switch in the direction you want to move You can adjust the power seats with the ignition switch in any position Adjust the seat before you start driving Instruments and Co...

Page 60: ...h up and holding it The driver s armrest has a master power window control panel To open the passenger s window push down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position T...

Page 61: ...the window you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger s window With this switch off the passenger s w...

Page 62: ...the roof panel before you remove it so dirt and water do not fall in the interior and engine compartment Do not put any items other than the roof panel in the roof holder or you can damage the roof h...

Page 63: ...ys and pulling down the release lever 4 Open the door Locate the rear window release handle on the rear of the driver s door opening next to the seat Pivot this handle towards the driver s seat The re...

Page 64: ...Pull up the roof cover release lever and raise the roof cover 7 Unsnap the hook end of the strap from the rear window frame 8 Put the hook around the edge of the roof cover to hold it up CONTINUED In...

Page 65: ...holder are in the holes in the roof panel 11 Lower the roof cover and push it down until it latches Snap the hook on the window frame 12 Pull the rear window down until it is resting on the body then...

Page 66: ...m or to not latch the roof properly Installing Because it is stored above the engine compartment the roof panel can get hot while driving Allow it to cool down for several minutes before attempting to...

Page 67: ...ke sure all four comers are sitting flush with the car body 9 Secure the roof by turning each release lever until the lock tab clicks forward Pull on the levers to make sure they are locked If the rel...

Page 68: ...ers to make sure they are locked This indicator also lights when the roof is removed but is not properly stored in the holder Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best vi...

Page 69: ...of the adjustment switch to move the mirror light left up or down 4 When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns off the adjustment switch so you can t move a mirror...

Page 70: ...e RESET button sets the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour pressing the RESET button sets the clock for ward to the beginning of the next hour For example 1 0...

Page 71: ...middle of the armrest pad To remove the beverage holder for cleaning lift up on the front edge of the holder s front ring To reinstall it align the rear tab in the slot and push down on the front of...

Page 72: ...tray Open the ashtray by lifting the lid up To close the ashtray push the lid down To remove it for emptying lift the lid up to the open position and push it up further The ashtray will pop out slight...

Page 73: ...n the ON position the interior light stays on continuously On the standard model the interior light is on the ceiling between the sun visors It also has a three position switch which operates as descr...

Page 74: ...SWITCH LIGHT When you open the driver s door lights for the driver s footwell and the ignition switch turn on to assist you These lights stay on for a few seconds after you close the door Each door h...

Page 75: ...ft of your Acura Climate Control System 76 Fully automatic Operation 77 Semi automatic Operation 79 Air Conditioning Switch 79 Mode Button 80 Recirculated and Fresh Air 84 Fan Speed 84 Temperature Sen...

Page 76: ...t The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels The direction of air flow from the vents in the center of the dashboard and in each armrest is adjustable Move the tab in the center of each...

Page 77: ...Automatic Climate Control in fully automatic mode press the AUTO button set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial and turn the fan speed dial to AUTO You will see FULL AUTO i...

Page 78: ...the interior temperature to the set value In cold weather the fan will not come on automatically until the engine has run for a short time and the heater starts to develop warm air Pressing the OFF bu...

Page 79: ...tch Pressing the A C switch turns the air conditioning on and off You will see ON or OFF in the display When you turn the A C off the system cannot regulate the inside tempe rature if you set the dial...

Page 80: ...s the MODE button the display shows the mode selected Press the button four times to see all the modes The main air flow comes out of the dashboard and door vents Close the door vents when using the a...

Page 81: ...Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the dashboard door vents and the floor vents The main air flow comes from the floor vents CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 82: ...Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and windshield defroster vents Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 83: ...efrost more quickly turn the temperature control to 82 F 86 F 28 C 30 C Press and turn the fan speed dial to high Warmed air will then flow from the windshield and side defroster vents To turn off def...

Page 84: ...u lates it You can for example manually put the system in recircu lation mode when driving through an area of smoke or fumes When you press the or button the light in that button comes on Fan Speed Yo...

Page 85: ...Sensors The climate control system has temperature sensors located on the dashboard and in the center console Do not cover these sensors or spill any liquid on them TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENS...

Page 86: ...stem can also sense when a metal or chromium dioxide CrO2 tape is being played and adjusts accordingly Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo ration D...

Page 87: ...tton The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to The power antenna will also extend Adjust the volume with the VOL dial outside ring of the left knob Select the A...

Page 88: ...and counterclockwise to tune to a lower frequency The STEREO indicator next to the frequency display lights if the station is broadcasting in FM stereo The STEREO indicator will flash if you are driv...

Page 89: ...u can preset eight stations on each band When you press the SEEK bar the radio scans the selected band and stops on the next station with a strong signal Press the left side of the SEEK bar to scan lo...

Page 90: ...SELECT button stays on as a reminder You cannot manually change any presets with A SELECT on If you do not like the stations found by A SELECT you can still use the TUNE or SEEK function to find other...

Page 91: ...chance of accidentally changing your settings The BAL control adjusts the sound balance between the speakers Push on the knob so it pops out Adjust the side to side balance as desired then push the k...

Page 92: ...s fairly common for stations to round off the frequency in their advertising so your radio could display a frequency of 100 9 even though the announcer may identify the station as FM101 Radio Receptio...

Page 93: ...adio then receives both the direct signal from the station s transmitter and the deflected signal This causes the sound to distort or flutter This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city drivi...

Page 94: ...to play The display will change from the radio frequency to the word TAPE The or will light to show you which side of the cassette is playing The indicates the side you inserted facing upward is now...

Page 95: ...t recorded with Dolby B noise reduction turn it off by pressing the button If you play a metal or chromium dioxide CrO2 tape the system automatically senses it The METAL indicator in the frequency dis...

Page 96: ...em To remove the cassette from the drive press the Eject button The system automatically ejects the cassette whenever you turn off the system or the ignition switch Comfort and Convenience Features EJ...

Page 97: ...vailable Fast forward Rewind Repeat Replay Skip and Scan Press to fast forward the tape Press to rewind the tape To stop fast forward or rewind press PLAY Fast forward or rewind stops automatically at...

Page 98: ...mind you When the system senses a silent period in the program such as the end of a song it rewinds the tape to the previous silent period It continues to repeat this same passage as long as REPEAT is...

Page 99: ...The light in the REPLAY button flashes during rewind When it senses a silent period on the tape the system stops rewinding and goes back to PLAY Unlike REPEAT this function replays a selection only on...

Page 100: ...assage When you press this button the system goes into fast forward until it senses a silent period on the tape The light in the SKIP button flashes during fast forward When the system finds a silent...

Page 101: ...ight seconds so you can listen to that passage and decide if you want to hear it all If you are not interested in that passage leave the system alone After eight seconds it will go into fast forward a...

Page 102: ...to degrade To prevent this you should clean the cassette drive after every 30 hours of use Your dealer has a cleaning kit available for this purpose After 50 hours of use the CLEAN light comes on to r...

Page 103: ...in the player It may cause the cassette to jam in the drive mecha nism when you try to eject it Do not leave cassettes sitting where they are exposed to high heat or humidity such as on top of the da...

Page 104: ...ed CD s in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit Turn on the audio system as described previously Press the A M FM button until CD app...

Page 105: ...r is loaded and starts to play from the first track The new CD and track numbers are displayed To return to the radio function press the AM FM button To turn the system completely off press the ON OFF...

Page 106: ...ton to move backward The player will fast forward or reverse for as long as you hold the button It goes to normal play mode when you release the button Each time you press the system skips forward to...

Page 107: ...tor in the preset button will come on as a reminder At the end of the track the system skips back to its beginning That track will repeat continuously until you cancel REPEAT by pressing the button ag...

Page 108: ...ay it If you do not touch any of the controls the system skips to the beginning of the next track after ten seconds and begins to play that When the system gets to a track you want to hear all the way...

Page 109: ...h this active the system selects and plays tracks randomly rather than sequentially Random selection only works on the disc currently playing not across all six discs Cancel random selection by pressi...

Page 110: ...age keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges...

Page 111: ...ons If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Acura dealer Com...

Page 112: ...ck starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself Once the security system is set opening either door without the key the hood or the rear window will cause it to alarm It also a...

Page 113: ...d any accessories to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 114 Gasoline 114 Oxygenated Fuels 114 Driving in Foreign Countries 115 Service Station Procedures 116 Fi...

Page 114: ...the lower octane but you may notice a slight decrease in power as a result We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits Using gasoline conta...

Page 115: ...ou notice any undesirable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel...

Page 116: ...e to the left of the driver s seat FUEL FILL CAP 3 Remove the fuel fill cap slowly You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door Be...

Page 117: ...Lamp may come on see page 237 6 Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches Opening the Engine Compartment RELEASE HANDLE 1 Shift to Park or Neutral and set the parking brake Locate the release ha...

Page 118: ...away Oil Check Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange handle Befo...

Page 119: ...h or paper towel 3 Insert it all the way back in its tube LOWER MARK 4 Remove the dipstick again and check the level It should be between the upper and lower marks If it is near or below the lower mar...

Page 120: ...164 for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 158 for information on checking other items in your Acura Checking the Front Compartment 1 Shift to Park or...

Page 121: ...latch handle Push this handle to the left until it releases the hood Lift the hood 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the square hole on the right side of the hood 4 To cl...

Page 122: ...Procedures 6 Lower the hood about halfway down and let the hood drop Make sure the hood is securely latched Refer to Maintenance on pages 152 155 for instructions on how to check items under the hood...

Page 123: ...upt cornering and hard braking use more fuel Always drive in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and acceler ate smoothly Depending on traffic conditions try to maintain a constant speed Ev...

Page 124: ...systems including the SRS system the engine s fuel injection and the Anti lock brake system Strong electronic inter ference can affect their operation Electronic communications equip ment such as cel...

Page 125: ...transporting To do this multiply the number of people driver and passenger by 150 Ibs 70 kg Subtract this number from the Vehicle Capacity Weight 400 Ibs 185 kg This final number is the total weight...

Page 126: ...er parking lot speed bumps can also cause damage Curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bump ers Low curbs that do not affect the average sedan may be high enough to hit the bumper o...

Page 127: ...g in Cold Weather at High Altitude 129 6 speed Manual Transmission 130 Recommended Shift Points 131 Maximum Speeds 131 Automatic Transmission 132 Shift Lever Position Indicator 133 Maximum Speeds 137...

Page 128: ...arrying with you inside are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 58 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 67 7 Check the ad...

Page 129: ...r pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting in order to clear flooding As before keep the ignition key in the START III position for no more than 15 seconds Return to step 5 if the engin...

Page 130: ...rying to shift into Reverse with the car moving Push down the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the g...

Page 131: ...the given gears If you exceed these speeds the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out This is caused by a limiter in the engine s...

Page 132: ...ou are still unable to shift to Reverse apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 3 Depress the clutch pedal and shift to Reverse 4 With the clutch pedal still de pres...

Page 133: ...isplay is in the tachometer It shows you the position of the console shift lever The illuminated number next to the M indicator shows you the gear you have selected when selecting 3 M position The D4...

Page 134: ...nually when the console shift lever is in the 3 M position Park P This position mechani cally locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To shift out of Park y...

Page 135: ...gine or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling Shift to Park posi tion if you need to leave the car for any reason Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from...

Page 136: ...a stop the transmission will be in first gear If you do not manually upshift to second gear the transmission will automatically upshift when the engine reaches redline or when you reduce pressure on...

Page 137: ...ting out on a slippery surface or in deep snow It will help reduce wheelspin Whenever you move either shift lever to a lower gear the transmission downshifts only if the engine s redline will not be e...

Page 138: ...itch RELEASE BUTTON 3 Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot next to the shift lever 4 Push down on the key while you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral 5...

Page 139: ...If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the parking brake is fully released before d...

Page 140: ...he engine to assist the brakes by downshifting to a lower gear and taking your foot off the accelerator pedal Check your brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if t...

Page 141: ...edal Pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe Because of the longer stopping distance needed brake system failure is very hazardous You should have your car towed but if you must drive the c...

Page 142: ...rtant Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the car it only helps with steering control during braking You should always maintain a safe following distance from ot...

Page 143: ...s If anything goes wrong the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on see page 36 This means the anti lock function of the braking system has shut down The brakes still work like a conventional...

Page 144: ...enter a corner too fast It is still your responsibility to drive at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety When driving on a loose or slippery road surface you may notice that t...

Page 145: ...condi tions When you turn the ignition switch to ON II When you manually turn off the TCS It flashes when the TCS is regulating the engine output to prevent wheelspin If the system s diagnostics sense...

Page 146: ...iving conditions This is especially true in snow A person can forget some snow driving techniques during the summer months Practice is needed to relearn those skills Exercise extra caution when drivin...

Page 147: ...ng conditions can be very hazardous when the outside temperature is near freezing The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddles mixed with areas of ice so your traction can change wi...

Page 148: ...ner Maintenance Checks 158 Fluid Locations 159 Engine Oil 160 Adding Oil 160 Recommended Oil 160 Synthetic Oil 161 Additives 161 Changing the Oil and Filter 162 Cooling System 164 Adding Engine Coolan...

Page 149: ...fied mechanic Some of the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether o...

Page 150: ...engine and exhaust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless in structed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the t...

Page 151: ...ur car s load limit This puts excess stress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label on the driver s doorjamb Operate your car on reasonable roads wit...

Page 152: ...Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their performance and durabil...

Page 153: ...nce Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply NOTE If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a severe condition you sho...

Page 154: ...riving less than 10 miles 16 km per trip Driving in hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Trailer towing driving with a car top carrier or driving in mo...

Page 155: ...Required Maintenance Record Maintenance Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car...

Page 156: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 155 Maintenance...

Page 157: ...evel in the reservoir monthly If weather conditions cause you to use the washers frequently check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 171 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level mo...

Page 158: ...Gray Cap CLUTCH FLUID Gray Cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow Loop EXPANSION TANK CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP MANUAL TRANSMISSION FILLER BOLT ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange Loop WASHER FLUID Blu...

Page 159: ...lassification from the API Service label on the oil container A fuel efficient oil is recommended for your Acura This is shown on the API Service label by the words Energy Conserving or Energy Conserv...

Page 160: ...the temperature in your area never goes below 32 F 0 C Synthetic Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for conventional motor oil energy conserving a service c...

Page 161: ...ydraulic lift for this service Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic 1 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating tempera...

Page 162: ...not turn off the engine and reinspect your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine let it sit for several minutes then che...

Page 163: ...may use another major brand non silicate coolant as a temporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines However continued use of any non Honda coolant can...

Page 164: ...sure remaining in the cooling system 3 Remove the expansion tank cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise 4 Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to the MAX line Put the cap back on the e...

Page 165: ...edule Only use Genuine Honda antifreeze coolant Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car Unless you have the tools and knowledge you should have this maintenance done by a skil...

Page 166: ...maximum heat and turn off the engine Open the hood and the engine cover Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch 4 Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the radiator 5 Loosen the ble...

Page 167: ...ops draining tighten the engine drain plugs reinstall the plugs in the coolant pipes and reinstall the radiator drain plug 9 Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distille...

Page 168: ...0 Remove the bleeder cap from the top of the heater inlet 11 Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of the engine 12 Loosen the bleeder bolt near the expansion tank CONTINUED Maintenance BLEEDER CAP BLEEDER B...

Page 169: ...ine Put the cap back on the tank only tighten it to the first stop Start the engine and let it run until it warms up the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice 15 Turn off the engine Check the e...

Page 170: ...finger and pull up until the tube is fully exposed 3 Read the fluid level on the tube If the fluid level is near the E mark fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid up to the brim Fill the rese...

Page 171: ...he level is below the lower mark add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Always use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF If it is not available you may use a DEXRON III...

Page 172: ...n Fluid MTF until it starts to run out of the hole Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely If Honda MTF is not available you may use an API service SG or SH grade motor oil with a viscosity...

Page 173: ...d use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement However the use of any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake s...

Page 174: ...he ABS Have the dealer inspect the system as soon as possible Clutch System The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If it is not add brake fluid to bring it up t...

Page 175: ...do not have access to compressed air such as a service station ask your Acura dealer to do this service Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation Replacement The air cleaner ele...

Page 176: ...n the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag 5 Install the new air cleaner element making sure the rubber seal fits on all four sides 6 Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover Tighten the s...

Page 177: ...a hazard if all fuel line connections are not handled correctly The filter may require replacement sooner if you happen to buy one or more tankfuls of contaminated gasoline Have the filter tested or r...

Page 178: ...and the rear cylinder ignition coils and the back side of the cover are marked RR To replace them 1 Remove the cover over the spark plugs by removing the four 10 mm bolts and the two 10 mm cap nuts IG...

Page 179: ...tion coil by pulling it straight out as you twist it slightly SPARK PLUG SOCKET 4 Remove the spark plug with a five eighths inch 16 mm spark plug socket 5 Put the new spark plug into the socket then s...

Page 180: ...rtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the ignition coil Install and tighten the two hold down bolts to Tightening torque 9 Ibf ft 1 2 kgf m 12 N m 8 Reconnect the...

Page 181: ...the battery The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors Check the battery terminals for corrosion a white or yellowish powder To remove it cover the terminals with a solution of baki...

Page 182: ...re brush Reconnect and tighten the cables then coat the terminals with grease If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car s electri cal system C...

Page 183: ...ure the climate control sys tem is off 2 Start the engine and let it run until it warms up the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice and let it idle for five more minutes Charging the battery w...

Page 184: ...igns or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used To replace the blade 1 Turn the ignition ON II switch the wiper to INT or low position then turn the ignition OFF when the wiper arm is approxima...

Page 185: ...c or metal rein forcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new wiper blade i...

Page 186: ...t bristle brush to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at no...

Page 187: ...eck the tension of each belt by pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys The belts should have the following play or deflection Alternator belt 0 4 0 53 in 11 13 5mm Compressor belt 0...

Page 188: ...tires for damage and wear and what to do when your tires need to be replaced Inflation Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best combination of handling tread life and riding comfort Under...

Page 189: ...o 0 4 kgf cm 2 30 to 40 kPa higher than the cold reading This is normal Do not let air out to match the specified cold pressure The tire will be underinflated You should get your own tire pressure gau...

Page 190: ...of these conditions Cuts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Replace the tire if you can see fabric or cord Excessive tread wear Your car s tires have wear indicators molded into the tread When t...

Page 191: ...ry For best results have the installer perform a dynamic balance Improper wheel weights can damage your car s aluminum wheels Use only Genuine Acura wheel weights for balancing Tire Rotation You shoul...

Page 192: ...the car while providing the best combination of handling ride comfort and long life You should replace them with radial tires of the same size load range speed rating and maximum cold tire pressure r...

Page 193: ...Tires Front 215 45ZR16 Rear 245 40ZR17 See Tire Information on page 255 for additional information about tire and wheel size designations See page 256 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading Wi...

Page 194: ...res Use greater caution when driving with snow chains on snow or ice They may have less predictable handling than good winter tires without chains Some snow chains may damage the car s tires wheels su...

Page 195: ...e chart on page 243 to determine what type of replacement bulb is needed Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your car has halogen headlight and fog light bulbs When replacing a bulb handle it by its steel base...

Page 196: ...ush the edge of the hold down spring and turn counterclockwise 6 Insert the new bulb into the socket making sure all the tabs are in place 7 Reinstall the hold down spring 8 Push the electrical connec...

Page 197: ...gnal assembly by turning it counterclockwise 4 To remove the turn signal bulb push it in slightly and turn it counterclockwise To remove the parking light bulb pull it straight out of its holder 5 Ins...

Page 198: ...art 4 Turn the bulb holder one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it from the lens 5 Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms 6 Put the...

Page 199: ...by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling it outward 4 If the turn signal light bulb back up bulb or tail stoplight bulb is burned out remove it by pushing it in and turning counterc...

Page 200: ...sembly away from the bracket 2 Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the socket...

Page 201: ...all use the same bulb DOOR 1 Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge with your fingernail or a small flat tip screwdriver The two lenses on the roof mounted interior light come out as a unit...

Page 202: ...Lights On cars with removable roof NSX T On the standard model Except NSX T Maintenance INTERIOR INTERIOR TRUNK...

Page 203: ...doors Disconnect the battery Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and tru...

Page 204: ...nt brightwork wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 206 Washing 206 Power Antenna Cleaning 207 Waxing 207 Aluminum Wheels 208 Paint To...

Page 205: ...Rinse the car thoroughly with cool water to remove loose dirt Fill a bucket with cool water Mix in a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the ca...

Page 206: ...in large patches It should form into beads or droplets after waxing You should use a quality liquid or paste wax Apply it according to the instructions on the container In general there are two types...

Page 207: ...onge to clean the wheels Paint Touch up Your dealer has touch up paint to match your car s color The color code is printed on a sticker on the driver s doorjamb Take this code to your dealer so you ar...

Page 208: ...ns that come with the cleaner Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild soap and water Use the same solution with a soft bristle...

Page 209: ...tle pressure and wipe side to side Air Fresheners If you want to use an air freshener deodorizer in the interior of your car it is best to use a solid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi cal...

Page 210: ...salt air Be careful of the ABS wheel sensors and wiring at each wheel Have the corrosion preventive coatings on the underside of your car inspected and repaired periodically Body Repairs The entire b...

Page 211: ...hey do not give the same high quality appearance Inspect areas of the body that have been repaired rather than replaced Try to look at the inside surfaces Make sure the repair included reapplication o...

Page 212: ...in If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Changing a Flat Tire 214 If Your Engine Won t Start 227 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly 227 The Starter Op...

Page 213: ...manual Apply the parking brake Have your passenger get out of the car while you change the tire 3 Open the hood see page 120 Unscrew the wing bolt holding the folding spare tire Remove the folding spa...

Page 214: ...loth when handling the tools 5 Place the air pump near the flat tire Open the nearest window and route the air pump s power cord through the open window CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected The rad...

Page 215: ...wheel wrench 8 Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change It is pointed to by an arrow molded into the underside of the body Place the jack under the jacking point Turn the end brac...

Page 216: ...th your NSX to raise the car 9 Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground 10 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire Temporarily place the flat tire...

Page 217: ...he air valve toward the bottom Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten t...

Page 218: ...r and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY I This will start the air pump to inflate the tire Do not climb into the car when it is on the jack You could cause the car to roll off the jack damaging th...

Page 219: ...e with the supplied pressure gauge Inflate to Front 26 psi 1 8 kgf cm2 180 kPa Rear 32 psi 2 2 kgf cm2 220 kPa 16 When finished reach in and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Unplug the air pump powe...

Page 220: ...in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 108 N m 11 kgf m 80 Ibf ft 20 Store the jack wheel wrench extensi...

Page 221: ...he Folding Spare Tire Before returning the folding spare tire to its compartment you must let out all the air It will fold back to its original space saving shape The folding spare tire must be off th...

Page 222: ...alve cap Use the notch on the valve cap to unscrew the spare tire valve core until the air starts coming out Use your hand to shield your eyes The valve core can fly out under pressure Keep your finge...

Page 223: ...to tighten the valve core 6 Remove the folding spare tire and install the original tire and wheel nuts Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts securely in a criss cross pattern Tighten to 80 Ibf ft...

Page 224: ...e of the air pump will become hot during use Do not touch the air pump while in use Continuous operation for more than 15 minutes could damage the air pump Let it cool down before using it again Foldi...

Page 225: ...l of the folding spare tire is designed especially to fit your car Do not use your spare tire on another car unless it is the same make and model The folding spare tire cannot be repaired Special equi...

Page 226: ...erly coded will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the dash panel to blink rapidly Check the transmission interlock If you have a manual transmission the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way...

Page 227: ...ven faster than normal when you turn the ignition switch to START III but the engine does not run Are you using the proper starting procedure Refer to Starting the Engine on page 129 Do you have fuel...

Page 228: ...ather check the condition of the electrolyte If it seems slushy or like ice do not try jump starting until it thaws If a battery sits in extreme cold the electrolyte inside can freeze Attempting to ju...

Page 229: ...the positive terminal on the booster battery Connect the other end to the JUMP START terminal in the fuse box 5 Connect the second jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery Connect...

Page 230: ...starter motor still operates slowly check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal to metal contact 8 Once your car is running discon nect the negative cable from your car then...

Page 231: ...transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake Turn off the climate control and all other accessories Turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 If you see steam and or spray coming from under...

Page 232: ...ion tank cap ONLY if the temperature gauge pointer has come down to normal or below and you do not hear any bubbling or gurgling noises coming from the cooling system 9 Use a cloth or glove to protect...

Page 233: ...cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can 11 Put the expansion tank cap back on tightly Run the engine and watch the temperature gauge If it goes back to the red m...

Page 234: ...as you can safely get the ear stopped 1 Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine Turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 Let the car sit for a minute Open the engine compartment and check the...

Page 235: ...y operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it The starter motor uses lots of current and will discharge the battery rapidly Check the voltme...

Page 236: ...off the road and turn off the engine Restart the engine and watch the indicator light If it stays on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until the dealer has insp...

Page 237: ...o fuses are blown or the replacement fuse blows immedi ately remove the fuse for the headlight door or doors that won t open Put the cover back on the fuse box 3 Remove the plastic cap on top of the h...

Page 238: ...cuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload These fuses are located in three fuse boxes Taking Care of the Unexpected UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX ENGINE COM...

Page 239: ...en it push the tab as shown The engine compartment fuse box is located next to the air cleaner housing To open push the tab as shown The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver s s...

Page 240: ...cause Replace any blown fuses and check the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off 2 Remove the cover from the fuse box F...

Page 241: ...e that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher r...

Page 242: ...Fuses UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX Canadian Model CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...

Page 243: ...Fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX Canadian Model Taking Care of the Unexpected Spare Fuse...

Page 244: ...ing the wheels to spin freely at high speeds can damage the automatic transmission Use a tow service to prevent transmission damage For very short distances such as freeing the car you can use the tie...

Page 245: ...X Wheel Lift Equipment The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires front or rear and lift them off the ground The other two wheels remain on the ground This towing method is not recom...

Page 246: ...rt the engine Shift to D then to N Turn off the engine Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission Follow the above procedure exactly If you cannot shift the transmission or start the eng...

Page 247: ...ystem 254 Tire Information 255 Tire Size Designation 255 Wheel Size Designation 255 Tire Speed Ratings 255 DOT Tire Quality Grading 256 Treadwear 256 Traction 256 Temperature 257 Emission Controls 258...

Page 248: ...icensing and insuring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on...

Page 249: ...The Engine Number is stamped on the back left corner of the engine block below the rear valve cover The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER...

Page 250: ...AT 2 3 2 model 6 MT 1 Including the coolant in the expansion tank and that remaining in the engine Expansion tank capacity 0 55 US gal 2 1 l 0 46 Imp gal 2 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Te...

Page 251: ...Specifications Technical Information page 243 page 244...

Page 252: ...s the TCS control unit determine if the car is accelerating in a straight line or if it is cornering The TCS can then calculate how much wheelspin if any to allow The NSX has a Drive By Wire system th...

Page 253: ...ion R Tire construction code Radial 16 Rim diameter in inches Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also marked with important information that you need if you ever have to replace one The following expla...

Page 254: ...the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi tions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in dr...

Page 255: ...ture can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A rep...

Page 256: ...them This section summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 154 In Canada Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions va...

Page 257: ...educing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Add...

Page 258: ...lace It can set on fire any com bustible materials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air poll...

Page 259: ...Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information 262 Canada Zone Office Map 263 Reporting Safety Defects 264 Warranty Coverages 265 Authorized Manuals 267 Warranty and Customer Relations...

Page 260: ...management contact the Acura Customer Relations Office U S Owners Acura Automobile Division Customer Relations Office American Honda Motor Co Inc 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 or telephone...

Page 261: ...6504 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough Ontario M1B 2K8 416 299 3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville Quebec J4B 7W1 514 655 6161 Atlantic Zone Honda...

Page 262: ...tion and if it finds that a safely defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or...

Page 263: ...pecified time period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Acura Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factor...

Page 264: ...Energy Conserving or Energy Conserving II oil SAE 10W 30 viscosity Tire Pressure measured cold Front 33 psi 2 3 kgf cm2 230 kPa Rear 40 psi 2 8 kgf cm2 275 kPa Folding Spare Tire Pressure If used as...

Page 265: ...umber on the form For manuals prior to the year shown below contact Helm Incorporated P O Box 07280 Detroit Michigan 48207 or call 1 800 782 4356 Valid only for sales within the U S Canadian owners sh...

Page 266: ...owners to under stand Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car Body Repai...

Page 267: ...ir Pump 225 Alarm Anti theft 112 Alcohol and Drugs 26 Alcohol in Gasoline 114 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 208 Antenna Cleaning 208 Antifreeze 164 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator Light 32 141 Operation 141...

Page 268: ...Seats for Children 20 Cassette Player Care 102 Operation 93 CAUTION Explanation of ii CD Changer 104 Certification Label 250 Chains 195 Change Oil How to 162 When to 154 Changing a Flat Tire 214 Chang...

Page 269: ...Your Car If 246 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 140 Disposal of Used Oil 163 Do Not Tow a Trailer 147 Doors Locking and Unlocking 55 Lockout Prevention 56 Monitor Light 37 Power Door Locks 55 DOT Tire Qua...

Page 270: ...al Transmission 173 Windshield Washer 171 FM Stereo Radio Reception 92 Folding Spare Tire 225 Foreign Countries Driving in 115 Four way Flashers 46 Front End Towing by Emergency Wrecker 246 Fuel 114 F...

Page 271: ...g Control System 259 Indicator Lights Instrument Panel 34 Infant Restraint 20 Inflation Proper Tire 189 Inside Mirror 67 Inspection Tire 191 Instrument Panel 33 Instrument Panel Brightness 43 Interior...

Page 272: ...235 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart 160 ON Ignition Key Position 54 Opening the Engine Cover 117 Opening the Hood 120 Opening the Trunk 56 Operation in Foreign Countries 115 Outside Mirrors 67 Overh...

Page 273: ...s ii Seat Belts 5 Adult Usage of 5 Cleaning 209 Frayed or Torn 10 Maintenance 10 Reminder Light and Beeper 35 Replacement 10 System Components 6 Tether Attachment Point 24 Use During Pregnancy 9 Seats...

Page 274: ...ms 258 Tire Information 255 Traction Control System 254 Three Way Catalytic Converter 260 Temperature Gauge 39 Tensioners Seat Belts 16 Tether Attachment Point 24 Theft Deterrent System 112 Three Way...

Page 275: ...28 Warranty Coverages 265 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 171 Operation 45 Washing 206 Waxing and Polishing 207 Wheels 194 Adjusting the Steering 47 Alignment and Balance 192 Cleaning Alum...

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