2000 Acura TL heater

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

Seat Heaters
Both front seats are equipped withseat heaters. The ignition switch
must be ON (II) to use them. Push
the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly
heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm. The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it off by
pushing the opposite side of theswitch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns off when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat's temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperaturechanges. Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
• Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats feel warm.
The HI setting draws large amounts of current from the
battery.
• Do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting, if the engine is
left idling for an extended period.
They can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
Because of the sensors for the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger's seat-back.
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

Cooling System
1. Turn the ignition ON (II). Turnthe heater temperature controldial to maximum heat (climate
control to 90°F/32°C). Turn off
the ignition. Open the hood. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool to the touch.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN BOLT
3. Loosen the drain plug on thebottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through thesplash guard. Loosen the drain
bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block.
RESERVE TANK CAP RESERVE TANK
HOLDER
4. Remove the reserve tank from itsholder by pulling it straight up.Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.
5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator.
CONTINUED
Maintenance

Charging System Indicator
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
This indicator should come on whenthe ignition switch is ON (II), and goout after the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that thecharging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear
defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not
to use other electrically-operated
controls such as the power windows.
Keep the engine running and take
extra care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly. By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Taking Care of the Unexpected

Fuses
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXNo.1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9
10 11 Amps.
20 A-
20 A
20 A 20 A15 A -
30 A 15 A
120 A 20 A Circuits Protected
Left Headlight
Not Used
Right Headlight
ABS F/S Stop
ACG
Spare Fuse
ABS Motor
Hazard
BatteryCooling FanNo.
1213
14
15
16
17
18 19
20
21 Amps.
30 A
40 A-
40 A
20 A
40 A
40A
50 A 15 A
20 A Circuits Protected
Back Up, ACC Power Window Motor
Spare Fuse
Power Seat
TCS Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
IG1 Main
Small Light
Condenser Fan
CONTINUED
Taking Care of the Unexpected

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