2000 Acura TL 3.2 Owner's Manual

Armrest Storage Compartments
Small, lidded storage compartments
are located in the armrest of the
front passenger's door, and in the armrests of both rear doors. To open
a compartment, pivot the lid up. To remove a storage compartment
for emptying, open the lid, thencarefully pull the compartment
straight up and out of the armrest. 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.
Instruments and Controls

Beverage Holder
To open the beverage holder, pushon the button. The beverage holder
lid is spring-loaded and will swing open. To close it, push either half of
the lid closed. The inner liner can be removed if
you want to hold a larger cup.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid thatis very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can alsodamage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior. The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To useit, pivot the armrest down.
Instruments and Controls

Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can beextended by sliding out the
extension. Make sure you put the sun visor
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. Vanity Mirror
To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light beside the mirror comes on only when the headlight switch is
in one of the on positions.
Instruments and Controls

Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Sockets
Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder isclosed while you are driving. Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not fit in the holder. Accessory Power Sockets
To use an accessory power socket, pull the cover down. The ignitionswitch must be in ACCESSORY (I)or ON (II).
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Instruments and Controls

Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights
COVER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).
They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Ceiling Light
DOOR ACTIVATED
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. The light fades out after all doors are closed.
In the ON position, the ceiling lightstays on continuously.
The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 78). Spotlights
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
Instruments and Controls

Interior Lights, CD Holder
Courtesy Lights
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT
Each door has a courtesy light. This
light comes on when you open the door.
Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comeson when you open the driver's door.
It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed. CD Holder
You can store up to four CDs in the CD holder. Push on the center of the
holder to get it to pop out. Then
remove it by pulling it straight out. Lift the lid to reach the storage trays.
Instruments and Controls

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Comfort and Convenience Features
The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comfortable drivingenvironment in all weather condi-
tions.
The standard audio system hasmany features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them.
The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your
Acura.
Climate Control System.......... .......... 110
3.2 TL without Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation............ 112
Semi-automatic Operation............ 113
Rear Window Defogger
Button.......... .............................. 116
Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............ 117
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation.......... 118
Semi-automatic Operation.......... 119
Rear Window Defogger Button........................................ 122
Audio System.............................. 123 Operating the Radio.......... .......... 124
Adjusting the Sound.................... 128
Audio System Lighting.......... .... 129
Radio Frequencies.................... 129
Radio Reception............
........ 129
Operating the CD Player......... ... 131
Operating the CD Changer.......... .. 133
Protecting Compact Discs.......... 134
CD Player Error Indications.......... 135
CD Changer Error
Indications.......... .................... 136Operating the Cassette
Player........................................ 137
Tape Search Functions.......... .. 138
Caring for the Cassette
Player........................................ 140
Remote Audio Controls............ 141
Theft Protection.......... ............ 142
Security System.............................. 143
Comfort and Convenience Features