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Acura 1997 CL User Manual

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1997 CL Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

i

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................

ii

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

3

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

27

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................

67

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving....................................................................................................................................

93

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

103

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

123

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

175

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

183

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

205

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

221

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

227

How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index......................................................................................................................................................

I

Gas Station Information

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner's Identification Form

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