2001 Acura TL ABS

Wheel:
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously af f ect your car’s handling. If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure you use an identical style
aluminum alloy wheel that originally
came on your Acura. Replacement
wheels are available at your Acura
dealer.
Tire:
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading.
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the car. Tire size and
construction can af f ect wheel speed
and may cause the system to work
inconsistently.
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Wheels and T ires
Tires
Maint enance236
16x61/2JJ
P205/60R16 91V
Installing improper tires on your
car can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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The ceiling light, door light and
vanity mirror light come apart the
same way, but they do not use the
same type of bulb.Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
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.
Door light:Pry on the top middle of the lens.
Ceiling light: Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the front edge in front of
both spotlights.
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3.
Maint enance
Lights
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
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Open the trunk. Pull down the
trunk light cover.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs.
Push the cover back in place.
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2.
3.
4.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the T runk L ight Bulb
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Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the floor coverings for
dampness. Carpeting and f loor
mats may remain damp f or a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the f loor panels to corrode.
Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your car:
Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollows on the underside of the
car stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area.
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the car. Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Acura. You can
help keep your car f rom corroding
by perf orming some simple periodic
maintenance:
Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your car. This is
especially important in areas that
useroadsaltinwinter.Itisalsoa
good idea in humid climates and
areas subject to salt air. Be careful
of the ABS wheel sensors and
wiring at each wheel.
Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
car inspected and repaired
periodically.
1.
2.
Corrosion Prot ect ion
Appearance Care255

The under-hood f use box is located
in the back of the engine compart-
ment on the passenger’s side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
All the electrical circuits in your car
have fuses to protect them from a
short circuit or overload. These
f uses are located in three f use boxes.
Theinteriorfuseboxesarelocated
on each side of the dashboard. To
open an interior f use box, open the
car door. Pull the bottom of the
cover open, then take it out of its
side hinges by pulling it toward you.
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
15 A
120 A 20 A Lef t Headlight
Not Used
Right Headlight
ABS F/S
Stop
ACG
Spare Fuse
ABS Motor
Hazard
Battery
Cooling Fan 12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Back Up, ACC
Power Window Motor
Spare Fuse
Power Seat
TCS
Heater Motor
Rear Defroster
IG1 Main
Small Light
Condenser Fan
30 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
50 A
15 A
20 A
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed280
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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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
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
SRS
ACC
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
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
On Canadian models Moonroof
Left Power Seat Reclining
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat
Assistant Power Seat
Right Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t 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
No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
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Driver’s Side
Passenger’s Side
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Accessories and Modif ications . 157
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Accessories .157
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Additional Safety Precautions . 158
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Modif ications .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Additives, Engine Oil . 207
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .220
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Air Conditioning Filter . 230
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Air Conditioning System . 114,121
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Maintenance .229
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Usage .116, 121
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Air Pressure, Tires .232
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Alcohol in Gasoline .292
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Antif reeze .210
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 178
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Operation .177
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 146
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Appearance Care .249
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Audio System .127 ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
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Automatic Speed Control . 72
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Automatic Transmission . 166
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Capacity,Fluid .288
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Checking Fluid Level . 216
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Shif ting .166
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 173
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 272
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Jump Starting .266
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Maintenance .224
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Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts,Seat .8,42
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Beverage Holder .107
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Body Repair .256
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
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Bulb Replacement .243 ...........................................
Fluid .218
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Parking .103
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System Indicator . 56,275
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Wear Indicators .176
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Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights .65
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .243
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Brake Lights .243
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Ceiling Light .245
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Courtesy Lights .245
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Front Side Marker Lights . 241
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Headlights .240
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High-mount Brake Light . 244
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License Plate Light . 244
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Specif ications .289
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Spotlights .245
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Turn Signal Lights . 241
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Bulbs, Halogen .240
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