2001 Acura CL mirror

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving174

Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inf lated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-T ow ChecklistAdditional Trailer Equipment
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Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Fuel Pump
Main SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Mirror, Heated Seat, Heated
Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl,
VSA
Side SRS
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
On Canadian models 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 Moonroof Motor
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining, Memory Seat
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding,
Memory Seat
Not Used
Right Power Window
Radio, Power Outlet
Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights
Interior Light, Seat Memory,
HomeLink
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up, Small Light
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
On Canadian models
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
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Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed293
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INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
302
Fuses Battery Engine
Tires Alignment
Lights
12 V
12 V60 W (HB3)
24/2.2 CP
12 V
12 V 21 W
21/5 W
Interior
Under-hood Capacity 12 V 65 AH/20 HR
See page 292 or the fuse box
cover. See pages 293 and 294 or the fuse
label attached to the inside of the
fuse box door on each side of the
dashboard. 12 V 1.1 W
2CP
12 V 5W
12 V 7W
12 V 3CP 21 W
12 V
12 V 5W
21 W
12 V
12 V 6CP(5W)
12 V
12 V 12 V
5W
21/5 W Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
See spark plug maintenance
section page 235 . 196 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
9.8 : 1
10.5 : 1
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Size
Pressure Toe
Camber
Caster
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T135/80R16 101M P215/50R17 93V P205/60R16 91V 2°50’
0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
12 V 2 CP
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Stop/tail/side marker lights
Road lamps
High-mount brake light
Front side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
Glove box light
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Frontin
Low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube
(D2R).
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Premium model
Type S
Premium model
Type S
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Accessories and Modif ications . 167
................................
Accessories . 167
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 168
............................
Modif ications . 168
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 80
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 117
Adding
Automatic Transmission .......................................
Fluid . 228
................................
Brake Fluid . 229
..........................
Engine Coolant . 221
..................................
Engine Oil . 217
................
Power Steering Fluid . 230
........
Windshield Washer Fluid . 227
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 48
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 48
.............................
Airbag Service . 48
Additional Inf ormation About ................
Your Front Airbags . 43
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 45
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 43........................
SRS Components . 43
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 40
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners . 41
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 42
..
Seat Belt System Components . 40
Additional Inf ormation About ...................
Your Side Airbags . 46
How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works . 47
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 46
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 218
Adjustments
..........................
Head Restraints . 98
.......................................
Mirrors . 101
.............................................
Seats . 94
...........................
Steering Wheel . 71
.........................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 43, 46
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 231
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 242
..............
Air Conditioning System . 122
..............................
Maintenance . 241
.................................
Usage . 124, 129
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 122.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 244
...........................
Alarm, Anti-theft . 157
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 304
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 265
......................................
Antif reeze . 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 55, 187
...................................
Operation . 186
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 80
..........................
Anti-thef t System . 158
..........................
Appearance Care . 263
............................................
Armrest . 99
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 156
................................
Audio System . 135
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System . 122
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt
...................................
Tensioners . 41
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 73
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Gasohol . 304
.........................................
Gasoline . 160
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 59
...........................................
Gauge . 62
................
Octane Requirement . 160
........................
Tank, Filling the . 161
................
Gas Station Procedures . 161
.............................................
Gauges . 60
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel . 62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator . 63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 197
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 177
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 268
........................................
Glove Box . 88
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) . 197 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 252
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
Headlights
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature . 66
............
Daytime Running Lights . 67
..................
High Beam Indicator . 58
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 65
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 65
.........................
Reminder Chime . 65
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 252
...................................
Turning on . 65
..............................
Head Restraints . 98
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 122
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 175
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 65
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 257
HomeLink Universal
.................................
Transmitter . 89
....................................
Hood Latch . 231
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 162
..................................................
Horn . 64
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Hot Coolant, Warning about . 221
.................................
Hydroplaning . 195 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 298
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If Your Car Has to be Towed . 295
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 77
...........................................
Switch . 79
............
Timing Control System . 307
........................
Immobilizer System . 78
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 53
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 243
.................................
Inside Mirror . 101
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 245
............................
Instrument Panel . 53
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 266
........................................
Introduction . i
Index
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Jacking up the Car . 275
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 274
................................
Jump Starting . 280
..................................................
Keys . 77
..................................
Maintenance . 203
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 215
.................................
Record . 213-214
......................
Required Indicator . 63
..........................................
Saf ety . 204
.............................
Schedule . 208-212
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 286
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 103
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 60...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 304
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
.......................................
Moonroof . 109
......................
Closing Manually . 288
...................................
Operation . 109
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 179
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 160
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 298
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
.........................................
Odometer . 61
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 219
......................
Change, When to . 208
......................
Checking Engine . 163
..............
Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 218
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 298
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 67
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
.........
Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 49
.........................
Leather, Cleaning . 267
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement . 252
........................................
Ceiling . 118
.....................................
Courtesy . 119
.......................................
Indicator . 53
.........................................
Parking . 65
..................................
Turn Signal . 67
.....................................
Load Limit . 170
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 161
....................................
Glove Box . 88
.................................
Power Door . 81
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
...........................................
Trunk . 86
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover . 100
........................
Low Coolant Level . 165
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 59
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Lubricant Specif ications
..........................................
Chart . 300
.........................................
Luggage . 169
Index
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Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery . 306
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Opening the Hood . 162
.........................
Opening the Trunk . 86
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 305
............................
Outside Mirrors . 101
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
....................
Overheating, Engine . 282
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 215
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 304
..............................
Paint Touch-up . 265
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
........................
Park Gear Position . 178
...........................................
Parking . 184
...............................
Parking Brake . 110
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 55, 287
.................................
Parking Lights . 65
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 308
.............................
PGM-FI System . 307
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 265
Power
..................................
Door Locks . 81.......................................
Mirrors . 101
...............................
Seat Controls . 94
......................................
Steering . 230
....................................
Windows . 107
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
............................
Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 28
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 35
.........
Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39
...................
Radiator Overheating . 282
...
Radio/Cassette Sound System . 135
..........
Rear Console Compartment . 88
..........................
Rear End Towing . 295
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 256
............................
Rear Seat Access . 97
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest . 99
..........................
Rear View Mirror . 101.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 70
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 95
.............................
Reminder Lights . 53
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 82
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 231
.............
Air Conditioning Filter . 242
..........................
Engine Coolant . 223
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 219
..........................................
Fuses . 290
................................
Light Bulbs . 252
....................................
Schedule . 206
................................
Spark Plugs . 233
...........................................
Tires . 247
.............................
Wiper Blades . 239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 42
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 165
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Reverse Gear Position . 178
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Road Lamps . 65
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Rotation, Tire . 246
Index
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