2000 Acura TL turn signal

Audio System
Audio System LightingYou can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page 64). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lightsare on, even if the radio is turned off.
Radio Frequencies
Your Acura's radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are
assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Stations must use these exact
frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in
their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identify
the station as "FM101."
Radio Reception How well your Acura's radio receivesstations is dependent on many
factors, such as the distance from
the station's transmitter, nearby
large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are
listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade
completely as you get out of range of
the station's signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a
frequency close to the frequency of
the station you are listening to can also affect your radio's reception.
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Comfort and Convenienc e Features
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Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
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.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle's hydraulic system. No matter how successful it may seem,any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle's hydraulic system
will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. Trailer Lights
GROUND
(BLACK)
BACK-UP LIGHT
(GREEN/BLACK)
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
(GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT
(WHITE/BLACK) LEFT TURN SIGNAL
(GREEN/BLUE)
TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK)
Your car has a trailer lighting
connector located behind the left
side panel in the trunk. Refer to the
drawing above for the wiring color
code and purpose of each pin.
If you use a converter, you can get
the connector and pins that mate
with the connector in your car from
your Acura dealer. Since lighting and wiring vary with
trailer type and brand, you should
also have a qualified technician
install a suitable connector between
the vehicle and the trailer.
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Driving

Owner Maintenance Checks
You should check the followingitems at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. • Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page 150.
• Engine coolant level — Check the radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 151.
• Windshield washer fluid — Check the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 212 .
• Automatic transmission — Check the fluid level monthly. See page213.
• Brakes — Check the fluid level monthly. See page 214 . • Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
229.
• Lights — Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page 234.
Maintenance

Lights
Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
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. HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT
HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM
Maintenance

Lights
BACK-UP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHTTURN SIGNALLIGHT
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHT PARKING LIGHTCheck 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. Refer to the chart on page 283 to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.
Maintenance

Lights
3. Remove the bulb by turning itapproximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
5. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is onall the way.
6. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
7. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank. Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker Light Bulbs
1. If you are changing the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger's side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
HOLDING CLIP
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the holding clip from the
inner fender.
3. Pull the inner fender away from the fender and bumper.
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Maintenance

Lights
2. Determine which of the four bulbsis burned out: stop/taillight or turn
signal light, back-up light
3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal 8. Put the fastener in the hole on the
side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is flush with the head).
9. Screw the cargo net mounting button back into the hole.
Maintenance

Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
DRIVER'S SIDE
No.1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8 9
10
11 12
13 Amps.
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A Circuits Protected
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control
Mirror
Daytime Running Lights*
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise Control
SRS
ACC Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Moonroof
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
Wiper, Washer Starter Signal PASSENGER'S SIDE
* : On Canadian models
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 Amps.
30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A 20 A
20 A
20 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A Circuits Protected
Moonroof
Power Seat Recline
Heated Seat
Driver's Power Seat
Assistant Power Seat Seat Recline
Rear Left Power Window
Front Right Power Window
ACC (Radio) Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights*
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Driver's Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
* : On Canadian models
Taking Care of the Unexpected