2000 Acura TL fog light

Your Car at a Glance
TRACTION CONTROL(P.175)
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.96)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.64)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS (P.63, 65) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.65) HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.67)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.69) HORN
(P.62)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.68) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.67)

Instruments and Controls
This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations................... 52
Indicator Lights........................ 53
Gauges................................58
Speedometer........................ 58
Tachometer.......................... 58
Odometer.......................... 58
Trip Meter............................. 59
Temperature Gauge..................60
Fuel Gauge............................60
Maintenance Required Indicator.......................... 60
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel................................... 62
Headlights..............................63
Automatic Lighting Off
Feature........................... 64
Daytime Running Lights............ 64
Instrument Panel Brightness ........64
Turn Signals......................... 65
Windshield Wipers.................65
Windshield Washers............. 67 Hazard Warning....................... 67
Rear Window Defogger............ 67
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 68
Steering Wheel Controls............. 69 Cruise Control.........................69
Remote Audio Controls 72
Keys and Locks.........................73
Keys............................... 73
Immobilizer System............... 74
Ignition Switch ......................... 75
Power Door Locks.................77
Remote Transmitter.................78
Childproof Door Locks.............. 81
Trunk.................................. 82
Glove Box ................................ 83
HomeLink Universal Transmitter........................... 84
Seat Adjustments........................ 89
Driver's Seat Full PowerAdjustments........................ 89
Front Passenger's Seat Adjustments.........................90
Driver's Lumbar Support........... 91Head Restraints...................... 91
Center Console Armrest............92
Rear Seat Armrest....................4 92
Trunk Pass-through Cover........ 92
Seat Heaters........................... 94
Power Windows........................... 95
Moonroof...............................96
Mirrors.................................97
Adjusting the Power Mirrors....... 98
Parking Brake......................... 99
Digital Clock...........................100
Console Compartment................ 101
Coin Box..................................101
Armrest Storage
Compartments.......................102
Beverage Holder........................ 103
Sun Visor...............................104
Vanity Mirror........................... 104
Sunglasses Holder.....................105
Accessory Power Sockets.......... 105
Interior Lights..........................106
CD Holder................................ 107
Instruments and Controls

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
The two levers on the steeringcolumn 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.
The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, the traction
control, and the cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
* To use the horn, press the pad around the "A" logo.TRACTION HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD REAR WINDOW
CONTROL TURN SIGNALS WIPERS/WASHERS DEFOGGER
MOONROOF
SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL TILT ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
Instruments and Controls

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Windshield WashersTo clean the windshield, pull back onthe wiper control lever. The washersspray until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one
more sweep of the windshield after
you release it. Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the right of
the clock to turn on the hazard
warning lights (four-way flashers).
This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light above
defogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the car.
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Instruments and Controls

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can beaccidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side. Steering Wheel Adjustment
See page 17 for important safety
information about how to properly
position the steering wheel.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Adjusting the steering wheelposition while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a
crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the car is stopped.
To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:
1. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights.
3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Instruments and Controls

Mirrors, Parking Brake
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
The outside mirrors are heated to re-move fog and frost. With the ignition
switch ON (II), turn on the heaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn theheaters off. Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
foot. To release the parking brake, push on the pedal again. The parking
brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking
brake is fully released with the engine running. (see page 54.)
NOTICE
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Instruments and Controls

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

Driving in Bad Weather
Visibility — Being able to seeclearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind- shield washer reservoir full of theproper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defroster and air
conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (see pages 112 and 118). Traction — Check your tires
frequently for wear and properpressure. Both are important in
preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all four
wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment tomoment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. "Clear" roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when theoutside temperature is near freezing.
The road surface can become covered with areas of water puddlesmixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid. Be very cautious when passing, or
being passed by other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control.
Driving