2001 Acura CL roof

Use a small Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the two
screws. Remove the lens f rom the
license plate assembly.The courtesy lights in the doors and
roof come apart the same way. They
do not use the same type of bulb.
Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out. Push the new bulb
into the socket.
Put the lens back in place and
tighten the two screws securely.
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Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Courtesy Lights
Lights
Maint enance258
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This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 272
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Changing a Flat Tire . 273
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 278
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly . 278
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 279
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Jump Starting . 280
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If Your Engine Overheats . 282
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 284
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Charging System Indicator . 285
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 286
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Brake System Indicator . 287
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Closing the Moonroof . 288
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Fuses . 289
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Checking and Replacing . 290
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Emergency Towing . 295
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed271

If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually. Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk. Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.
Remove the wrench. Replace the
round plug.
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4. 5.
6.
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed288
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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
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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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Economy, Fuel . 166
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Emergencies on the Road . 271
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Battery, Jump Starting . 280
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Brake System Indicator . 287
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Changing a Flat Tire . 273
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Charging System Indicator . 285
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Checking the Fuses . 290
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 284
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 286
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 288
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Overheated Engine . 282
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Emergency Brake . 110
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Emergency Flashers . 70
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Emergency Towing . 295
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Emissions Controls . 306
Engine ............................................
Belts . 242
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 55, 286
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 217
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Overheating . 282
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Specif ications . 301............................
Speed Limiter . 182
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Engine Speed Limiter . 182
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 304
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 306
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System . 307
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 264
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Fan, Interior . 126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience . 121
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 231
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Air Conditioning . 242
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Oil . 219
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First Gear, Shif ting . 182
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 273
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Floor Mats . 266Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 228
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Brake . 229
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Power Steering . 230
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Windshield Washer . 227
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception . 136, 140
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 305
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Four-way Flashers . 70
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Front Airbags . 9, 43
Front End, Towing by ................
Emergency Wrecker . 295
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Fuel . 160
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Fill Door and Cap . 161
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Gauge . 62
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated . 304
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Reserve Indicator . 59
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Tank, Filling the . 161
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 166
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Fuses, Checking the . 289
Index
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Jacking up the Car . 275
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Jack, Tire . 274
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Jump Starting . 280
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Keys . 77
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Maintenance . 203
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 215
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Record . 213-214
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Required Indicator . 63
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Saf ety . 204
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Schedule . 208-212
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 286
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Memory, Driving Position . 103
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Meters, Gauges . 60...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 304
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
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Moonroof . 109
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Closing Manually . 288
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Operation . 109
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 298
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer . 61
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Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 219
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Change, When to . 208
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Checking Engine . 163
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Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 218
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Label, Certif ication . 298
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Lane Change, Signaling . 67
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 49
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Leather, Cleaning . 267
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement . 252
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Ceiling . 118
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Courtesy . 119
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 65
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Turn Signal . 67
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Load Limit . 170
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 161
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Glove Box . 88
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Power Door . 81
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
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Trunk . 86
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 100
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Low Coolant Level . 165
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Low Fuel Indicator . 59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart . 300
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Luggage . 169
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