Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

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

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary

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

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Page 1 2001 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................i A Few Words About Safety ty.........................
Page 2 The information and specifications DELIVERY DATE included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2001 Acura 3.2 TL was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read information is intended to help you this manual.
Page 4 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important Safety Labels on the car.
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ..General Guidelines for Using information about how to protect Protecting Adults ......Child Seats ....... yourself and your passengers. It 1. Close and Lock the Doors ..
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features In addition, most states and all Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle your passengers, your car is wear seat belts.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Move the front Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Head Restraints Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Head restraints can help protect you you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults For security, locked doors can Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, prevent an outsider from instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and unexpectedly opening a door when protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 16: Adjust The Front Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far Adjust the Front Seats your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals.
Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust Adjust the Seat-Backs the seat-back to an upright position, Reclining the seat-back too far but as far from the dashboard as can result in serious injury or possible.
Page 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 19 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again If the seat belt touches or crosses to remove any slack from the your neck, or if it crosses your arm shoulder part, then check that the instead of your shoulder, you need to belt rests across the center of your adjust the seat belt anchor height.
Page 20 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults If a seat belt does not seem to work See page for additional as it should, it may not protect the information about your seat belt occupant in a crash. system and how to take care of your No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belts.
Page 21: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults In addition, an occupant who is out of Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the car, or very important that they continue to...
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Remember, to get the best Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women protection from your car’s airbags upright and as far back as possible and other safety features, you must from the steering wheel or sit properly and wear your seat belt dashboard.
Page 23: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or If a side airbag Two people should never use the between yourself and a front near a front door. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp inflates, a cup holder or other hard...
Page 24: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 25: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Any child who is too small to wear a Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children seat belt should be properly (See page According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to restrained in a child seat.
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Infants Small Children Larger Children Never put a rear-facing child seat in Placing a forward-facing child seat in Children who have outgrown child the front seat of a vehicle equipped the front seat of a vehicle equipped seats are also at risk of being injured with a passenger’s front airbag.
Page 27 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the front airbag front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your car has warning labels children must be properly restrained on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat, your car has visors.
Page 28: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Use childproof door locks to Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front...
Page 29: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Do not leave children alone in your Lock all doors and the trunk when General Guidelines for Using Leaving children without Children Child Seats vehicle. your vehicle is not in use. adult supervision is illegal in most who play in cars can accidentally The following pages give general states and Canadian provinces,...
Page 30 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used. Due to variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all vehicle seating positions.
Page 31 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Acura’s Never in the front seat, due Infants: recommendations on where to place to the front airbag hazard. rear-facing and forward-facing child seats in your car.
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
Page 33: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat Placing a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front serious injury or death if the seat.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a rear-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 36 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Additional Precautions for Infants facing child seat may prevent the Tips Never hold an infant on your lap. driver or a front-seat passenger from If you are not wearing a seat belt moving the seat as far back as in a crash, you could be thrown...
Page 37: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children child stay in the child seat as long as Improperly placing a forward- possible, until the child reaches the facing child seat in the front weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 38 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 40: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Small Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Children Allowing a larger child to sit recommended weight or height limit Never hold a small child on your improperly in the front seat can If you are not wearing a seat for a forward-facing child seat, the lap.
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child’s neck, the child Devices intended to improve belt. needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability...
Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport child of this height should be tall Canada recommend that all children...
Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And Check that the child’s seat belt is Maturity while age may be one indicator of To safely ride in front, a child must properly positioned and secured. when a child can safely ride in the be able to follow the rules, including front, there are other important...
Page 44: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Your car has three tether anchorage Attach the tether strap hook to the points under the rear window for tether anchorage point as shown in securing a tether-style child seat to the illustration, then tighten the the car.
Page 45: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To unlock the belt, push the red Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating positions.
Page 46 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts All seat belts have an emergency If the shoulder part of the belt is See page for instructions on how locking retractor. In normal driving, pulled all the way out, the locking to wear the lap/shoulder belt the retractor lets you move freely in mechanism will activate.
Page 47: Seat Belt Maintenance
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the you should have your dealer inspect Not checking or maintaining condition of your seat belts regularly. the belt, and replace it if necessary.
Page 48: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator light on the SRS Components How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System instrument panel that alerts you to (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page Two front airbags.
Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what During a frontal crash, your seat belts help restrain your lower body looks like smoke. This is actually and torso. Your airbag provides a powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 50: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags To get the best protection from the How Your Side Airbags Work Your car is equipped with side side airbags, front seat occupants airbags for the driver and a front should wear their seat belts and sit seat passenger.
Page 51: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the light comes on at any other How the SRS Indicator Light Works time, or does not come on at all, you Ignoring the SRS indicator light The SRS indicator light should have the system checked by can result in serious injury or alerts you to a potential...
Page 52: How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If a small-statured adult leans A front seat passenger should not How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works sideways, or larger adult slouches use a cushion or other object as a This light alerts you that and leans sideways into the backrest.
Page 53: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat- Your front and side airbag systems Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting an are virtually maintenance-free, and Together, airbags and Improperly airbags.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause entering the car in normal driving if...
Page 55: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISOR shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Acura dealer for a replacement.
Page 56: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Daytime Running Lights .... Front Passenger’s Seat the controls and displays that Instrument Panel Brightness ..Adjustments ......contribute to the daily operation of Turn Signals ........ Driver’s Lumbar Support ...
Page 57: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations 1 1 0 0 4 4 ) ) 1 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 7 7 9 9 1 1 2 2 7 7 9 9 9 9 ) ) 8 8 4 4 1 1 5 5 1 1...
Page 58: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights 5 5 9 9 5 5 8 8 2 2 7 7 3 3 5 5 8 8 5 5 9 9 5 5 6 6 , , 2 2 7 7 1 1 5 5 7 7 5 5 9 9 ) ) 5 5 7 7...
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when Parking Brake and Brake System Seat Belt Reminder Light the engine is running.
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Traction Control System U.S. Canada System Indicator (TCS) Indicator This indicator lights when you turn This indicator has three functions: the ignition switch ON (II). If it Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) comes on at any other time, it Indicator It comes on as a reminder that you...
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Door and Trunk Open Monitor Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator Indicators Canadian models only The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn blinks when you signal a lane change the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the or turn.
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Cruise Control Indicator Immobilizer System Washer Level Indicator Indicator This lights when you set the cruise This indicator comes on for a few Canadian models only control. See page for information seconds when you turn the ignition This light comes on when the on operating the cruise control.
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Speedometer U.S. Models This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer Trip Meter The odometer shows the total dis- The trip meter shows the number of tance your car has been driven. It miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) measures miles in U.S. models and driven since you last reset it.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This indicator displays the outside This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. temperature in Fahrenheit in U.S. engine’s coolant. During normal It is most accurate when the car is on models, and in Centigrade in operation, the pointer should rise...
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and Maintenance Required Indicator 7,500 miles (12,000 km) this indicator will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this...
Page 67: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The lights will turn on again when Automatic Lighting Off Feature Daytime Running Lights The Automatic Lighting Off feature you unlock or open the driver’s door. (Canadian Models) turns off the headlights, parking If you unlock the door, but do not With the headlight switch off, the lights, taillights, side marker lights,...
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Wipers every few seconds. The sweep interval will change slightly with speed; getting shorter as you drive faster. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.
Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the button to the right of the push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before window. Push the defogger button to starting to drive.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety steering wheel in that position. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 75: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Improper use of the cruise a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) control can lead to a crash. without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
Page 76 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed.
Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After Press and hold the SET/decel completing the pass, take your foot button.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls When you push the CANCEL button, Pressing the Cruise Control Master Remote Audio Controls or tap the brake pedal, the CRUISE Switch turns the system completely CONTROL light on the instrument off and erases the previous cruising panel will go out and the car will speed from memory.
Page 79: Keys And Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Do not drop the keys or set heavy Keys The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can objects on them. keep the trunk pass-through cover, and glove box locked when you leave Keep the keys away from liquids.
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks The system may not recognize your This indicator will also blink several Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects key’s coding if another immobilizer times when you turn the ignition your car from theft. A properly- key or other metal object is near the switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY coded master or valet key must be...
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks You can insert or As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch LOCK (0) This device complies with Part 15 of the remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to FCC rules.
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks In this position, You will hear a reminder beeper if ACCESSORY (I) Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system you leave the key in the ignition and the accessory power sockets. switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open ON (II)
Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Each door has a lock tab at the top of To lock any passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention the door. When you push down the getting out of the car, push the lock If you forget and leave the key in the lock tab on the driver’s door, all tab down and close the door.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks When you push the UNLOCK button Remote Transmitter You cannot lock or unlock the doors once, only the driver’s door unlocks. with the remote transmitter if any The remaining doors unlock when door is not fully closed or the key is you push the button a second time.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To open the trunk, push the Trunk Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Release button for approximately Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter’s one second. activate your car’s security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention.
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Transmitter Care Childproof Door Locks Trunk Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing it. Also, protect it from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Clean the transmitter case with a soft cloth.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Lock the glove box with the Parents should decide if their Emergency Trunk Opener master key. Make sure the trunk children should be shown how to use pass-through cover is locked (see this feature.
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by squeezing the handle.
Page 91: Homelink Universal Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter The HomeLink Universal Important Safety Precautions The HomeLink transmitter stores Transmitter built into your car can Always refer to the operating the code in a permanent memory. be programmed to operate remotely- instructions and safety information There should be no need to retrain controlled devices around your home,...
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter If you just took Training the Transmitter Before you begin Before you can use the HomeLink delivery of your vehicle and have not Universal Transmitter to operate trained any of the buttons in the devices around your home, it must HomeLink transmitter before, you ‘‘learn’’...
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter still does not work, you may have a Canadian Owners: Training With a Rolling Code The remote control you are training variable or rolling code garage System from may stop transmitting after two door opener.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter It may be helpful to have someone Press and release the button on assist you with this procedure. the HomeLink transmitter. (The same button you trained with the Make sure you have properly ‘‘Training the Transmitter’’...
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter Release both buttons. The Retraining a Button As required by the FCC: To train an already programmed transmitter should now be trained This device complies with Part 15 of the transmitter button to operate a new to operate the device.
Page 96: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Full Power Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Front Passenger’s Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position.
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Lumbar Support Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments To remove a head restraint for Center Console Armrest cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Make sure all items in the trunk and Rear Seat Armrest Trunk Pass-through Cover those extending through the pass- through are secured. For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key.
Page 101: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
Page 102: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to Closing a power window on ON (II) to raise or lower any window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to Moonroof tains these extra features: the passengers’ windows. With this switch off, the passengers’ windows AUTO To open the driver’s cannot be raised or lowered.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof, Mirrors To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. Mirrors press and hold the center button You can still open and close the Keep the inside and outside mirrors ).
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the Push the appropriate edge of the The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on adjustment switch on the driver’s adjustment switch to move the this feature, press the button on the door armrest: mirror right, left, up, or down.
Page 106: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. The outside mirrors are heated to re- To apply the parking brake, push the move fog and frost. With the ignition parking brake pedal down with your switch ON (II), turn on the heaters foot.
Page 107: Digital Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock You can use R to quickly set the time Cars without Navigation System The digital clock displays the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed with the ignition switch in any time is before the half hour, pressing position.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Coin Box Console Compartment Coin Box To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray The coin box is located under the pull up on the left lever and lift the located in the console compartment audio system.
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Armrest Storage Compartments These storage compartments can also be used as ashtrays. Make sure you remove any flammable materials from the compartment before using it as an ashtray. Small, lidded storage compartments To remove a storage compartment are located in the armrest of the for emptying, open the lid, then front passenger’s door, and in the...
Page 110: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder To open the beverage holder, push The beverage holder can be The rear seat also has a beverage on the button. The beverage holder holder in the center armrest. To use removed. To remove it, lift up the lid is spring-loaded and will swing front of the holder by holding it at it, pivot the armrest down.
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Make sure you put the sun visor Sun Visor Vanity Mirror back in place when you are getting into or out of the car. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Sockets Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets Push To open the sunglasses holder, push Some larger styles of sunglasses Your car has two accessory power on the front edge. It will unlatch and may not fit in the holder.
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights The ceiling light (with the switch in Ceiling Light the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page The ceiling light has a three-position To use the socket in the console compartment, pull the cover up.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights, CD Holder Spotlights Courtesy Lights CD Holder Turn on the spotlight by pushing the The courtesy light in each front door Cars without Navigation System button next to each light. Push the comes on when the door is opened, You can store up to four CDs in the button again to turn it off.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents CD Holder Lift the lid to reach the storage trays. To reinstall the CD holder into the dashboard, close the lid, then push the CD holder in until it latches. Instruments and Controls...
Page 116: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....Remote Audio Controls ... Acura provides a comfortable driving 3.2 TL without Navigation System Theft Protection ....... environment in all weather condi- Fully-automatic Operation ..
Page 117: Climate Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The automatic climate control ’ ’ system in your Acura picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System ’ ’ Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System 3.2 TL without Navigation System Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode).
Page 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System 3.2 TL with Navigation System Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button. The indicator in the button will light. Then set the desired temperature by pressing either side of the TEMP button: to raise the temperature...
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain automatically controlled. Some of these functions appear in the Navigation System display.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set it below the outside temperature. With the A/C on, use the temperature buttons to adjust the temperature of the air flow to a comfortable setting.
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Mode Icons Use the MODE icons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents and the side vents in all modes. The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically, the system selects Fresh Air mode, and the fan speed increases.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 130: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System Your Acura’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car’s battery.
Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To store a frequency: You can use any of five methods to SCAN The SCAN function find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO signals on the selected band.
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 136 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Stations must use these exact Audio System Lighting go off and the sound will fade You can use the instrument panel frequencies. It is fairly common for completely as you get out of range of stations to round-off the frequency in the station’s signal.
Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. With the system on, insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use the SKIP buttons while To activate the Repeat You can switch to the radio or the REPEAT cassette player while a CD is playing a disc is playing to select passages feature, press and release the Repeat and change tracks.
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, Operating the CD Changer (Optional) appropriate preset button (1 6). If the system selects the same unit (in- A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing for your car.
Page 141 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination Wipe across the disc from the center inner and outer edges.
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System CD Player Error Indications Indication Cause Solution If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to Control Error Consult your Acura dealer. the right.
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System CD Changer Error Indications Indication Cause Solution If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart Disc-changer Consult your Acura dealer. to the right. If you cannot clear the malfunction.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player The cassette system features Dolby B noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP function allows The Repeat function SKIP REPEAT The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. When they are not in use, store Caring for the Cassette Player The cassette player picks up dirt and Cassettes longer than that use cassettes in their cases to protect oxides from the tape.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The top and bottom buttons adjust If you are playing a cassette, use the Remote Audio Controls the volume up ( ) or down ( ). AUDIO/CH button to advance to the Press the proper button and hold it next selection.
Page 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You will have to store your favorite Theft Protection If your car’s battery is disconnected Your car’s audio system will disable or goes dead, or the radio fuse is stations in the Preset buttons after itself if it is disconnected from removed, the audio system will the system begins working.
Page 150: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still your car and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote The horn sounds and a combination transmitter without triggering the of headlights, parking lights, side alarm.
Page 151 Main Menu...
Page 152: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Acura, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 153: Break-In Period
Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Break-in Period Gasoline Help assure your car’s future Your Acura is designed to operate on an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying premium unleaded gasoline with a MMT.
Page 154: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
Page 155: Opening The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do tighten it until it clicks several not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave times.
Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page Standing in front of the car, put Lift the hood up most of the way.
Page 157: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
Page 158: Engine Coolant Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refer to Engine Coolant Check Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Acura. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank.
Page 159: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy A cold engine uses more fuel than a The condition of your car and your Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 160: Accessories And Modifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your car, or installing of your car, or even cause the some non-Acura accessories, can airbags to deploy. Improper accessories or make your car unsafe. Before you modifications can affect your make any modifications or add any Before installing any accessory: car’s handling, stability and...
Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications In addition, any modifications that Modifications Do not attach hard objects on or Do not remove any original decrease ground clearance increase If a side airbag near a front door. equipment or modify your car in any the chance of undercarriage parts inflates, a cup holder or other hard way that would alter its design or...
Page 162: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment Overloading or improper 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt stability and cause a crash in This figure includes the total weight...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo If you can carry any items on a Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on Cargo Net a Roof Rack roof rack, be sure the total weight Distribute cargo evenly on the of the rack and the items does not floor of the trunk, placing the exceed the maximum allowable heaviest items on the bottom and...
Page 165 Main Menu...
Page 166: Driving
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather automatic transmission. It also at High Altitude ....includes important information on Automatic Transmission ....
Page 167: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel.
Page 168: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine still does not start, Push the accelerator pedal half- press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there In cold weather, turn off all way down and hold it there while while starting the engine.
Page 169: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Your Acura’s transmission has five The ‘‘D ’’ indicator comes on for a Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronically few seconds when you turn the controlled for smoother shifting. It ignition switch ON (II).
Page 170: Shift Lever Positions
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission To select the Sequential SportShift Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: mode, slide the shift lever toward the P to R Press the brake pedal, then left from the ‘‘D ’’ position. move the shift lever.
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position mechani- To shift to Reverse Park (P) Reverse (R) cally locks the transmission. Use from Park, see the explanation under Park whenever you are turning off or Park. To shift to Reverse from starting the engine.
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Use Neutral if you With Neutral (N) Sequential SportShift Mode need to restart a stalled engine, or if the shift lever in ‘‘D ’’ position, you it is necessary to stop briefly with can select the Sequential SportShift the engine idling.
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission When you accelerate away from a The transmission may automatically Downshifting gives you more power stop, the transmission will start in downshift from the higher gear to when climbing or provides engine first gear and then automatically the lower gear under the following braking when going down a steep hill.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission If the car speed slows to below the The table shows the speed ranges redline of the selected lower gear for upshifting and downshifting. To shift from Speed range position while the indicator is flashing, the transmission will To shift from Speed range...
Page 175 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission These positions For faster acceleration when in D , This position locks Drive (D , D ) Second (2) are similar to D , except when you D or D , you can get the the transmission in second gear.
Page 176: Engine Speed Limiter
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission With the lever in this First (1) Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release position, the transmission locks in If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift First gear. for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s...
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Remove the screwdriver from the Shift Lock Release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem.
Page 178: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the windows are closed.
Page 179: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Acura is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators.
Page 180: Brake System Design
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 181: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Important Safety Reminders ABS cannot prevent a loss of ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or stability. Always steer moderately distance it takes to stop the when you are braking hard. Severe vehicle, it only helps with steering or sharp steering wheel movement...
Page 182: Traction Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System, Traction Control System The TCS indicator will come on Traction Control System along with the ABS indicator if there Your Acura is equipped with a is a problem with the anti-lock brake Traction Control System (TCS) to system.
Page 183: Tcs On/Off Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System You should still install winter tires on Deactivate the system by pressing TCS ON/OFF Switch your car during the winter. Make the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS sure to use the same size originally indicator light comes on as a supplied with vehicle.
Page 184: Tcs Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System If the TCS indicator comes on and TCS Indicator The TCS indicator comes on or stays on for more than 10 minutes flashes under the following condi- while driving, pull to the side of the tions: road when it is safe and turn off the engine.
Page 185: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Always drive Exercise extra caution when driving Driving Technique slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your car longer to months of dry weather, the first react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the seem just barely damp.
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Check your tires Visibility Traction clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions.
Page 187: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Acura has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating start by loading 60 percent of the (GVWR): Exceeding load limits or load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all improperly loading your vehicle and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo,...
Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Safety Chains The best way to confirm that vehicle Accessories Always use safety chains. Make sure and trailer weights are within limits Towing can require a variety of they are secured to both the trailer is to have them checked at a public equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 190 Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electronically actuated.
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer The lights and brakes on your Additional Trailer Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the properly.
Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer When towing a trailer in the Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Sequential SportShift mode, select Make turns more slowly and wider height of a trailer will affect your Fourth, Third, Second, or First gear;...
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking use the foot brake or parking brake. Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when Do not try to hold the vehicle in caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including putting the place by pressing on the accelerator,...
Page 194 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... Wiper Blades ......... important to keep your car well Important Safety Precautions . Air Conditioning System ....maintained and to follow basic Maintenance Schedule ....Air Conditioning Filter ....
Page 195: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Regularly maintaining your car is the This section includes instructions for Some of the most important safety best way to protect your investment. simple maintenance tasks, such as precautions are given here. However, Proper maintenance is essential to checking and adding oil.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 197: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Acura dealer knows We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal your car best and can provide Acura parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe...
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if you Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months drive your car under MAINLY...
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do items in A. column, page 90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs Do items in A, B, C, D, E. See Timing Belt on page for replacement information under 90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs...
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date...
Page 206: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 207: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations Maintenance...
Page 208: Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it. To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil The numbers on the container’s label An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is Synthetic Oil tell you the oil’s viscosity or weight. preferred for improved fuel economy You may use a synthetic motor oil if Select the oil for your car according and year-round protection in your it meets the same requirements...
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Run the engine until it reaches Additives Changing the Oil and Filter Your Acura does not need any oil Always change the oil and filter normal operating temperature, additives. Purchasing additives for according to the time and distance then shut it off.
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten it to: 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Open the hood and remove the Remove the oil filter and let the engine oil fill cap.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Refill the engine with the recom- Replace the engine oil fill cap. mended oil. Start the engine. The oil pressure Improper disposal of engine oil can be Engine oil change capacity indicator light should go out within harmf ul to the environment.
Page 213: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise. Make sure the engine and radiator The coolant level should be up to are cool. the base of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low. Turn the radiator cap counter- clockwise, without pressing down Put the radiator cap back on.
Page 215 Only use Honda All season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. 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 skilled mechanic.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn Loosen the drain plug on the Remove the reserve tank from its bottom of the radiator. The holder by pulling it straight up. the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat (climate coolant will drain through the Drain the coolant, then put the...
Page 217 Tightening torque: 7 lbf·ft (10 N·m , 1.0 kgf·m) Pour Honda All Season radiator up to the base of the filler Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into neck. the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System, Windshield Washers Start the engine and let it run until If necessary, fill the reserve tank Windshield Washers the radiator cooling fan comes on to the MAX mark. Install the Check the level in the windshield at least twice.
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid Fill the reservoir with a good-quality Automatic Transmission Fluid windshield washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather. Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Page 220: Automatic Transmission Fluid
If you are not sure how to add fluid, use can affect shift quality. Have contact your Acura dealer. the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as To thoroughly flush the shown in the illustration.
Page 221: Brake Fluid
However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 222 Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently and have...
Page 223: Air Cleaner Element
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be cleaned or replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Cleaning (Severe Conditions) Clean the air cleaner element by blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air flow.
Page 224: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car are a Replacement special platinum-tipped design for longer life. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Loosen the two holding clips by Disconnect the wire connector turning the heads one-quarter turn from the ignition coil by pushing...
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Use a wrench to remove the Put the new spark plug into the Torque the spark plug. (If you do hexagon socket head cap bolt socket; then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten holding the ignition coil.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Repeat this procedure for the Specifications: other five spark plugs. Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A NGK: PZFR5F-11 spark plug that is too loose can Reinstall the cover on the front DENSO: PKJ16CR-L11 overheat and damage the engine.
Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to The battery gives off explosive prevent damage to the car’s hydrogen gas during normal electrical system. operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Page 229 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will Charging the battery with the cables disable itself. The next time you turn connected can seriously damage your on the radio you will see ‘‘Code’’ in car’s electronic controls.
Page 230: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 232: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic.
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning Filter, Drive Belts Air Conditioning Filter Drive Belts The belt should have the following The air conditioning filter removes ‘‘play’’ or deflection. pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the climate Power steering belt: control system.
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires The timing belt should normally be To safely operate your car, your tires Using tires that are excessively replaced at the intervals shown in must be the proper type and size, in worn or improperly inflated can the maintenance schedule.
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Inflation Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may several miles), you will see readings...
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Recommended Tire Pressures for Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Inspection Every time you check inflation, you Normal Driving for Normal Driving The following chart shows the P205/60R16 91V 32 psi (220 kPa , should also examine the tires for recommended cold tire pressures for 2.2 kgf/cm ) damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Maintenance Make sure the installer balances the In addition to proper inflation, wheels when you have new tires correct wheel alignment helps to installed. This increases riding decrease tire wear. If you find a tire comfort and tire life.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires When shopping for replacement Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your car are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they were selected to match the perform- are designed to rotate only in one ance capabilities of the car while direction.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires The ABS works by comparing the Wheels and Tires speed of the wheels. When replacing Wheel: Installing improper tires on your tires, use the same size originally 16 x 6 1/2 JJ car can affect handling and supplied with the car.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires original equipment tires. You should Winter Driving When installing cables, follow the Tires that are marked ‘‘M S’’ or drive cautiously even when the roads manufacturer’s instructions and ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an are clear.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car’s TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT/ exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM PARKING LIGHT A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed The low beam headlight bulbs are a Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when your car was new. If you type of high voltage discharge tube. when lit.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the bulb by turning it Replacing Front Turn Signal and approximately one-quarter turn Side Marker Light Bulbs counterclockwise. The front side marker/turn signal light bulb and parking light bulb use Insert the new bulb into the hole the same bulb.
Page 245 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Reinstall the socket into the light Replacing Rear Bulbs assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal.
Page 247 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Put the lens back in place and Replacing a High-mount Brake Replacing a Rear License Plate Light Bulb Bulb tighten the two screws securely. Open the trunk and remove the Use a small Phillips-head socket from the light assembly by screwdriver to remove the two turning it one-quarter turn counter-...
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights The ceiling light, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulb. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
Page 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb Open the trunk. Pull down the trunk light cover. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Push the cover back in place.
Page 250: Storing Your Car
Main Menu Table of Contents Storing Your Car If you need to park your car for an Block the rear wheels. Cover the car with a ‘‘breathable’’ extended period (more than one cover, one made from a porous month), there are several things you If the car is to be stored for a material such as cotton.
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Page 252: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Acura helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels ....preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up ......
Page 253: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Washing Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel.
Page 254: Waxing
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care should use a polish on your Acura if Waxing Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole car the finish does not have its original Your dealer has touch-up paint to before waxing it. You should wax shine after using a wax.
Page 255: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care If you remove the floor mat, make Carpeting Floor Mats Vacuum the carpeting frequently to sure to re-anchor it when you put it remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make back in your car. the carpet wear out faster.
Page 256: Fabric
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Leather Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Vacuum dirt and dust from the material frequently. For general leather frequently. Pay particular cleaning, use a solution of mild soap attention to the pleats and seams. and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 257: Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Windows Air Fresheners belt anchors can cause the belts to Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ retract slowly. Wipe the insides of with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, the loops with a clean cloth...
Page 258: Corrosion Protection
Main Menu Table of Contents Corrosion Protection Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Acura. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 259: Body Repairs
Main Menu Table of Contents Body Repairs Body repairs can affect your car’s When reporting your collision to the resistance to corrosion. If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Genuine Acura parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair.
Page 260: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 261: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Follow these precautions whenever Your car has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Page 262: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Open the trunk. Raise the trunk stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder To keep the trunk floor out of the of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. turning the handle counterclock- remove the jack.
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire pointed to by an arrow molded into vehicle until the flat tire is off the on the ground with the outside...
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Remove the center cap before Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern. Have spare tire well. storing the flat tire in the trunk the wheel nut torque checked at well.
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in its holder. Turn Unclip the hook from the trunk lid the jack’s end bracket to lock it in and lower the trunk floor. place. Replace the cover. Store the tools.
Page 268: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 269 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting Do you have fuel? Turn the The Starter Operates Normally Jump Starting In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a If your car’s battery has run down, speed sounds normal, or even faster minute and watch the fuel gauge.
Page 270: Jump Starting
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting To jump start your car, follow these directions closely: Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery (see page ). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
Page 271 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Once your car is running, discon- vehicle, have an assistant start nect the negative cable from your that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. car, then from the booster battery.
Page 272: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car’s tempera- Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control dial to ing the radiator.
Page 274: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light Running the engine with low oil does not go out within ten seconds, pressure can cause serious mechanical turn off the engine. There is a damage almost immediately.
Page 275: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, climate control, electrical load as possible, you can rear defogger, cruise control, etc. drive several miles (kilometers) Try not to use other electrically- before the battery is too discharged operated controls such as the power to keep the engine running.
Page 276: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your car, the cause of this indicator If you keep driving with the coming on could be a loose or malf unction indicator lamp on, you can missing fuel fill cap.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If possible, do not take your car for a Readiness Codes Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. See State diagnostics for the emissions Emissions Testing on page systems.
Page 278: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 279: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse boxes are located The under-hood fuse box is located on each side of the dashboard.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not Replacing a f use with one that has a have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the higher rating greatly increases the same rating or a lower rating from chances of damaging the electrical one of the other circuits.
Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Left Headlight 30 A Back Up, ACC Not Used 40 A Power Window Motor 20 A Right Headlight Spare Fuse 40 A 20 A ABS F/S Power Seat...
Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOXES Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A Fuel Pump 30 A Moonroof Left Power Seat Reclining 10 A 20 A 7.5 A Heater Control, A/C Clutch 20 A Heated Seat Relay, Cooling Fan Relay...
Page 285: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a The tow Sling-type Equipment professional towing service or, if you truck uses metal cables with hooks Improper towing preparation will belong to one, an organization that on the ends.
Page 286 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make Trying to lif t or tow your car by the sure you use a properly-designed and bumpers will cause serious damage. attached tow bar.
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Page 288 Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your Acura, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 289: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Acura dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. Technical Information...
Page 291: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 192.9 in (4,900 mm) Engine Change 1.48 US gal (5.6 , 1.23 Imp gal) Width 70.3 in (1,785 mm) coolant Total 1.98 US gal (7.5 , 1.65 Imp gal) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine oil Change Wheelbase...
Page 292 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Lights Engine Headlights 12 V 60 W (HB3) (High beam) Type Water cooled 4-stroke Front turn signal/Side marker/ 12 V 24/2.2 CP SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), Parking lights gasoline engine Rear turn signal lights 12 V 21 W Bore x Stroke...
Page 293: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Cars)
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 294: Temperature A, B, C
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 295: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...
Page 296: Driving In Foreign Countries
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Acura outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 297: Emissions Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your car’s The Clean Air Act the crankcase back to the intake engine produces several byproducts. The United States Clean Air Act manifold. They are then drawn into Some of these are carbon monoxide sets standards for automobile the engine and burned.
Page 298: Exhaust Emissions Controls
System engine’s combustion and minimize The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that (EGR) system takes some of the their equivalent for repairs. Using comes out the tailpipe.
Page 299: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Main Menu Table of Contents Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine tuned-up. contains platinum, palladium and rhodium. These metals serve as Have your car diagnosed and catalysts, promoting chemical repaired if it is misfiring, back- reactions to convert the exhaust firing, stalling, or otherwise not gasses without affecting the metals.
Page 300: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled If the testing facility determines the major highway where you can readiness codes are still not set, see maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph your Acura dealer. for at least 20 minutes.
Page 302 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Canada Zone Office Map ..... Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 303 Service Manager or General Client Services Office Date of purchase Manager can help. Almost all American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Mileage on your car problems are solved in this way. 1919 Torrance Blvd. Your name, address, and tele-...
Page 304: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 305: Warranty Coverages
Main Menu Table of Contents Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Acura is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 306 However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying Acura Automobile involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Division, American Honda Motor Co., other information about motor between you, your dealer, or Acura Inc. Automobile Division, American vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Page 308: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Acura dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, (NOTE: For Credit Card Holder Orders Only)
Page 309: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 310 Main Menu Index Automatic Lighting Off Feature . Fluid ........... Automatic Speed Control ....Parking ........Accessories and Modifications . Automatic Transmission ....System Indicator ....56, Accessories ........ Capacity, Fluid ......Wear Indicators ......Additional Safety Precautions . Checking Fluid Level ....
Page 311 Main Menu Index Cleaning Crankcase Emissions Control Aluminum Wheels ....System ........Capacities Chart ......Carpeting ........Cruise Control Operation ....Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Exterior ........Customer Relations Office ..Carrying, Cargo ......Interior ........Cassette Player Leather ........Care ..........
Page 312 Main Menu Index Driver and Passenger Safety ... Engine Air Conditioning ....... Driving ........... Belts ................... Economy ........Coolant Temperature Gauge ..Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... In Bad Weather ......Malfunction Indicator Flat Tire, Changing a ....In Foreign Countries ....
Page 313 Main Menu Index Ignition Keys ..........Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Switch ........... Gas Mileage, Improving ....Gasohol .......... Hazard Warning Flashers ....Timing Control System .... Gasoline ......... Headlights ........Immobilizer System ......Fuel Reserve Indicator ....Aiming ........Important Safety Precautions ..
Page 314 Main Menu Index Luggage ......... Keys ..........Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Odometer ......... Maintenance ........Odometer, Trip ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . Label, Certification ....... Record ........Change, How to ......Required Indicator ...... Lane Change, Signaling ....Change, When to ......
Page 315 Main Menu Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ..........Paint Touch-up ......Radiator Overheating ....Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . Panel Brightness Control ....Radio/Cassette/CD Sound Restraint, Child ....... Park Gear Position ......System ........Reverse Gear Position ....Parking ...........
Page 316 Main Menu Index System Components ....Speed Control ........Supplemental Restraint System ..Use During Pregnancy ....Speedometer ........Servicing ........Seat Heaters ........Spotlights ........SRS Indicator ....... Seats, Adjusting the ......SRS, Additional Information ..System Components ....Security System ......
Page 317 Main Menu Index Tires ..........Shifting the Automatic .............. Air Pressure ......Treadwear ......233, Vinyl Cleaning ....... Checking Wear ......Trip Meter ........Viscosity, Oil ........Compact Spare ......Trunk ..........DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Emergency Trunk Release ..
Page 318 Main Menu Index Washers ........: U.S. and Canada only Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..
Page 319: Service Information Summary
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 17.17 US gal (65.0 , 14.30 Imp gal) Brake Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid API Service SJ ‘‘Energy DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-30...

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