2001 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ty......................................................................\
.......................................... .ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .53
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... 113
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................149
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .163
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................191
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take yo ur vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Car e........................................................................\
..................................................... .249
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................257
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, a nd how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................285
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................299
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................305
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Owner's Identification Form
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers . 286
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Specif ications .288
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................
(U.S.Cars) .290
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Treadwear .290
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Traction AA, A, B, C . 290
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Temperature A,B,C .291
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Oxygenated Fuels .292
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 293.......................
Emissions Controls .294
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The Clean Air Act .294
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .294
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .294
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .294
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 295
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PGM-FI System .295
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .295
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 295
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .295
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Replacement Parts . 295
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
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State Emissions Testing . 297
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation285
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation288
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
192.9 in (4,900 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
108.1 in (2,745 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm) 1.48 US gal (5.6, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1:
2:17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)
1
2
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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
Index
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Underside, Cleaning .255
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .257
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Upholstery Cleaning .252
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 209
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Tires .231
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Air Pressure .232
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Checking Wear .233
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Compact Spare .258
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Inf lation .232
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Inspection .233
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Replacing .235
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Rotating .235
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Snow .237
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Specif ications .289
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Traction Devices .237
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Winter Driving .237
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Tools, Tire Changing . 259
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .184
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Emergency Wrecker . 282
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 181
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Operation .179
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Traction Devices .237
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .216
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Fluid Selection .217
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Identif ication Number . 287 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Treadwear .233, 290
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Release . 86
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Opening the .84
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .67
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 160
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
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Vehicle Storage .247 .................................................
VIN .286
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Vinyl Cleaning .253
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Viscosity, Oil .206
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .302
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 215
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Indicator .59
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Operation .69
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Washing .250
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Waxing and Polishing . 251
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 71
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Alignment and Balance . 234
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Compact Spare .258
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .254
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Operating the Power . 99
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Rear, Def ogger .70
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .120, 125
Index
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