2001 Acura TL CD changer

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comf ortable driving
environment in all weather condi-
tions.
Your Acura has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Acura................
Climate Control System . 114
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Fully-automatic Operation . 116
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Semi-automatic Operation . 117
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Fully-automatic Operation . 121
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Semi-automatic Operation . 122
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 126
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Audio System .127
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Operating the Radio . 128
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Adjusting the Sound . 132
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Audio System Lighting . 133
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Radio Frequencies . 133
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Radio Reception .133
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Operating the CD Player . 135
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Operating the CD Changer . 137
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Protecting Compact Discs . 138
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CD Player Error Indications . 139
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .140
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .141
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Tape Search Functions . 142
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .144 ...........
Remote Audio Controls . 145
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Thef t Protection .146
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Security System .147
3.2 TL without Navigation System
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures113

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To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 6). If
you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This
continues until it f inds a CD to load
and play.
If you load a CD in the in-dash player
while the changer is playing a CD,
the system will stop the changer and
begin playing the in-dash CD. To
select the changer again, press the
CD button. Play will begin where it
left off. Use the CD button to switch
between the player and the changer.
If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
playing, the system will automatically
switch to the CD changer and begin
play where it lef t of f . If there are no
CDs in the changer, the display will
flash. You will have to select another
mode (AM or FM) with the FM or
AM button. When you switch back to CD mode,
the system selects the same unit (in-
dash or changer) that was playing
when you switched out of CD mode.
To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
RANDOM f unctions, ref er to the in-
dash player operating instructions.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
Play only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems. A Compact Disc changer is available
foryourcar.Itholdsuptosixdiscs,
providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
CD player.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. Do not play discs with disc
accessories such as protective seals
or rubbers. Using them may also
cause the audio system to
malf unction.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the CD Changer
(Optional)
137

Indication Cause
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the CD
changer, f ind the cause in the chart
to the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the car to your
Acura dealer. Solution
Disc-changer
malf unction.
Disc is in changer
mechanism.
Disc-changer
malf unction.
Disc-changer
malf unction.
CD magazine ejection
impossible.
High temperature.
Misconnection or
disconnection of CD
changer.
No CD magazine in the
CD changer.
No CD in magazine.Consult your Acura dealer.
Press the magazine eject button, and insert an
empty magazine.
If the code disappears within a few seconds,
unit is OK. If it does not, consult your Acura
dealer.
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
the magazine again. If the magazine cannot be
pulled out, consult your Acura dealer.
Press the magazine eject button. If the maga-
zine does not eject, consult your Acura dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
See your Acura dealer.
Insert CD magazine.
Insert CD in magazine.
CD Changer Error Indications
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures140

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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying, Cargo .159
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .144
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Operation .141
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .137
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CD Player .135
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .286
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Chains .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .207
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When to .196
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Changing a Flat Tire .259
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Changing Engine Coolant . 212
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Charging System Indicator . 56,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 164
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 220Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .251
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Carpeting .252
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Exterior .250
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Interior .252
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Leather .253
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Seat Belts .253
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Vinyl .253
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Windows .254
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Climate Control System . 114,121
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Clock, Setting the .104
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CO in the Exhaust .51
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 165
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Compact Spare .258
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Console Compartment . 105
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .210
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Checking .155
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Proper Solution .210
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Replacing .212
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection .255 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .294
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Cruise Control Operation . 72
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 303
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 120,125
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Dimensions .288
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil .154
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .209
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .58
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Drive Belts .230
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