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Acura Acura 3.2 TL 2003 Owner's Manual (347 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 8.94 MB

Table of Contents

4
- Your Car at a Glance
  5
Driver and Passenger Safety

8
- Restraints
  8
- Important Safety Precautions
  9
- Your Car's Safety Features
  10
  - Seat Belts
    11
  - Airbags
    12
- Supplemental Restraint System
  12
  - Seats & Seat-Backs
    13
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Door Locks
    13
  - Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
    14
  - Restraints
    14
- Close and Lock the Doors
  15
- Protecting Adults
  15
- Adjust the Front Seats
  16
- Adjust the Seat-Backs
  17
- Adjust the Head Restraints
  18
- Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
  18
- Adjust the Steering Wheel
  21
  - Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
    21
- Advice for Pregnant Women
  22
- Additional Safety Precautions
  23
- All Children Must be Restrained
  24
- Protecting Children
  24
- Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
  25
- The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
  25
- Additional Safety Precautions
  28
- If a Child Requires Close Attention
  28
- If You Must Drive with Several Children
  28
- General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
  29
- Protecting Infants
  33
- Protecting Small Children
  36
  - Protecting Larger Children
    40
  - Using Child Seats with Tethers
    44
  - Using LATCH
    45
- Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
  47
  - Seat Belt System Components
    47
  - Lap/Shoulder Belt
    47
  - Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
    48
  - Seat Belt Maintenance
    49
- Additional Information about Your Airbags
  50
  - SRS Components
    50
  - How Your Front Airbags Work
    50
  - Supplemental Restraint System
    50
  - How Your Side Airbags Work
    52
  - How the SRS Indicator Light Works
    53
  - How the Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
    54
  - Airbag Service
    55
  - Additional Safety Precautions
    55
- Carbon Monoxide Hazard
  56
- Safety Labels
  57
Instruments and Controls

58
- Control Locations
  59
- Indicator Lights
  60
- Gauges
  67
  - Speedometer
    67
  - Tachometer
    67
  - Odometer
    68
  - Trip Meter
    68
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    69
  - Temperature Gauge
    69
  - Fuel Gauge
    69
  - Maintenance Required Indicator
    70
- Column
  71
  - Headlights
    72
- Controls Near the Steering Wheel
  71
- Fog Lights
  73
  - Automatic Lighting off Feature
    73
  - Daytime Running Lights
    73
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    74
    
    Turn Signals
    74
    
    Windshield Wipers
    75
    
    Hazard Warning
    76
    
    Windshield Washers
    76
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    77
    
    Column
    78
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    78
    
    Keys
    79
    
    Keys and Locks
    79
    
    Immobilizer System
    80
    
    Column
    81
    
    Ignition Switch
    81
    
    Power Door Locks
    82
    
    Remote Transmitter
    84
    
    Childproof Door Locks
    87
    
    Trunk
    88
    
    Emergency Trunk Opener
    89
    
    Glove Box
    90
    
    Driver's Seat Full Power Adjustments
    91
    
    Seat Adjustments
    91
    
    Driver's Lumbar Support
    93
  - Front Passenger's Seat Adjustments
    93
  - Head Restraints
    94
- Armrest
  95
- Mirrors
  97
  - Adjusting the Power Mirrors
    97
- Driving Position Memory System
  99
- Seat Heaters
  102
- Power Windows
  103
- Moonroof
  106
- Parking Brake
  107
- Digital Clock
  108
- Coin Box
  109
- Console Compartment
  109
- Armrest Storage Compartments
  110
- Beverage Holder
  111
- Sun Visor
  112
- Vanity Mirror
  112
- Accessory Power Sockets
  113
- Sunglasses Holder
  113
- Interior Lights
  114
- Storage Tray
  115
Comfort and Convenience Features

118
- Climate Control System
  
  119
  - TL Without Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
    121
  - Semi-Automatic Operation
    122
  - TL with Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
    126
  - Semi-Automatic Operation
    127
  - Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
    131
  - Audio System
    132
  - Operating the Radio
    133
  - Adjusting the Sound
    137
  - Audio System Lighting
    138
  - Radio Frequencies
    138
  - Radio Reception
    138
  - Operating the Cassette Player
    140
  - Tape Search Functions
    141
  - Caring for the Cassette Player
    144
  - Operating the CD Changer
    145
  - Protecting Compact Discs
    151
  - CD Changer Error Indications
    152
  - Remote Audio Controls
    153
  - Theft Protection
    154
- Security System
  
  155
- Cruise Control
  
  156
- Homelink Universal Transceiver
  
  160
  - Onstar
    165
Before Driving

176
- Break-In Period
  177
- Gasoline
  177
- Before You Begin Driving Your Acura
  
  178
- Youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
  
  178
  - Service Station Procedures
    178
  - Filling the Fuel Tank
    178
  - Opening the Hood
    179
  - Oil Check
    181
  - Engine Coolant Check
    182
  - Fuel Economy
    183
  - Vehicle Condition
    183
  - Driving Habits
    183
  - Accessories and Modifications
    184
  - Carrying Cargo
    186
- Important Fluids. You also Need to
  
  179
- Use, and How to Check the Levels of
  
  179
- Section will Help You. if You Plan to
  
  183
- Or Packages. the Information in this
  
  183
- Know How to Properly Store Luggage
  
  183
Driving

190
- Preparing to Drive
  191
- Starting the Engine
  192
  - Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
    192
- This Section Gives You Tips on
  
  192
  - Automatic Transmission
    193
- Starting the Engine under Various
  
  193
  - Maintenance
    222
    
    Maintenance Safety
    223
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    225
    
    Owner Maintenance Checks
    234
    
    Fluid Locations
    235
    
    Engine Oil
    236
    
    Cooling System
    241
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    248
    
    Brake Fluid
    249
    
    Air Cleaner Element
    251
    
    Spark Plugs
    253
    
    The Maintenance Schedule Shows
    253
    
    Wiper Blades
    259
    
    Air Conditioning System
    261
    
    Storing Your Car
    280
- Conditions, Andhow Tooperatethe
  
  193
- Includes Important Information on
  
  193
- Automatic Transmission. It also
  
  193
  - Shift Lever Position Indicator
    193
    
    Shift Lever Positions
    194
    
    Engine Speed Limiter
    200
  - Shift Lock Release
    200
    
    Parking
    202
    
    Brake Wear Indicators
    203
    
    The Braking System
    203
    
    Anti-Lock Brakes
    204
    
    Brake System Design
    204
    
    ABS Indicator
    205
    
    Important Safety Reminders
    205
    
    Traction Control System
    206
    
    TCS ON/OFF Switch
    207
    
    TCS Indicator
    208
    
    Vehicle Stability Assist System
    209
    
    Driving in Bad Weather
    212
    
    Towing a Trailer
    214
Appearance Care

282
- Repairs
  282
- Exterior Care
  283
  - Washing
    283
- Regular Cleaning and Polishing of
  
  284
- Your Acura Helps to Keep It ''New''
  
  284
  - Waxing
    284
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    284
  - Paint Touch-Up
    284
  - Interior Care
    285
  - Carpeting
    285
    
    Floor Mats
    285
    
    Fabric
    286
    
    Leather
    286
    
    Seat Belts
    286
    
    Vinyl
    286
    
    Air Fresheners
    287
    
    Windows
    287
  - Corrosion Protection
    288
  - Body Repairs
    289
- Looking. this Section Gives You Hints
  
  284
- On How to Clean Your Car and
  
  284
- Brightwork, Wheels Andinterior. also
  
  285
- Preserve Its Appearance: the Paint
  
  285
Taking Care of the Unexpected

290
- Compact Spare Tire
  291
- Changing a Flat Tire
  292
- Common Problems that Motorists Changing a
  
  298
  - If Your Engine Won't Start
    298
  - Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
    298
  - Jump Starting
    299
  - The Starter Operates Normally
    299
  - If Your Engine Overheats
    303
  - Low Oil Pressure Indicator
    304
  - Charging System Indicator
    305
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    306
  - Readiness Codes
    307
  - Brake System Indicator
    308
  - Closing the Moonroof
    309
  - Fuses
    310
  - Checking and Replacing
    311
  - Emergency Towing
    315
- This Section Covers the More-
  
  298
- Youmaybe Ableto Get Going Again
  
  299
- Stranded You on the Sideof the Road, the Starter Operates
  
  299
- Todotocorrect It. if the Problem Has
  
  299
- Safelyevaluatethe Problem and What Starter Motor Operates
  
  299
- Gives You Information about How to Nothing Happens or the
  
  299
Technical Information

318
- Identification Numbers
  319
- Specifications
  321
- DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
  323
- Traction AA, A, B, C
  323
- Treadwear
  323
- Temperature A, B, C
  324
- Oxygenated Fuels
  325
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  326
- Emissions Controls
  327
- Evaporative Emissions Control System
  327
- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
  327
- The Clean Air Act
  327
  - Crankcase Emissions Control System
    327
- Exhaust Emissions Controls
  328
  - PGM-FI System
    328
  - Ignition Timing Control System
    328
  - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
    328
  - Replacement Parts
    328
  - Three Way Catalytic Converter
    329
  - State Emissions Testing
    330
  - Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada Only)
    332
  - Customer Relations Information
    333
  - Warranty Coverages
    334
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
    335
    
    Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)
    336
  - Authorized Manuals
    336
  - Index
    338
    
    Service Information Summary
    347

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Acura Acura 3.2 TL 2003 Owner's Manual (347 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Comfort and Convenience Features

Climate Control System

Security System

Cruise Control

Homelink Universal Transceiver

Before Driving

Before You Begin Driving Your Acura

Youshouldknowwhatgasolineto

Important Fluids. You also Need to

Use, and How to Check the Levels of

Section will Help You. if You Plan to

Or Packages. the Information in this

Know How to Properly Store Luggage

Driving

This Section Gives You Tips on

Starting the Engine under Various

Conditions, Andhow Tooperatethe

Includes Important Information on

Automatic Transmission. It also

Appearance Care

Regular Cleaning and Polishing of

Your Acura Helps to Keep It ''New''

Looking. this Section Gives You Hints

On How to Clean Your Car and

Brightwork, Wheels Andinterior. also

Preserve Its Appearance: the Paint

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Common Problems that Motorists Changing a

This Section Covers the More-

Youmaybe Ableto Get Going Again

Stranded You on the Sideof the Road, the Starter Operates

Todotocorrect It. if the Problem Has

Safelyevaluatethe Problem and What Starter Motor Operates

Gives You Information about How to Nothing Happens or the

Technical Information

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