2001 Acura TL heater

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Indicator Lights .55
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Gauges .60
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Speedometer .60
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Tachometer .60
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Odometer .61
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Trip Meter .61
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Fuel Gauge .62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .63
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .64
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Headlights .65
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .66 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals .67
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Windshield Wipers .68
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Windshield Washers . 69
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Hazard Warning .69
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Steering Wheel Controls . 72
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Cruise Control .72
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Remote Audio Controls . 75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Keys .76
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Power Door Locks .79
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Remote Transmitter . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Glove Box .87
HomeLink Universal .................................
Transmitter .88
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Seat Adjustments .93
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments .93 Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .94
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 95
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Head Restraints .95
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Center Console Armrest . 96
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Rear Seat Armrest .97
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 97
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Moonroof .100
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Mirrors .101
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 102
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Parking Brake .103
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Digital Clock .104
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Console Compartment . 105
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Coin Box .105
Armrest Storage ..........................
Compartments .106
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Beverage Holder .107
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Sun Visor .108
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Sunglasses Holder .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Interior Lights .110
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CD Holder .111
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols53

The HI or LO indicator lights and
remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly. The indicator will turn
off.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition switch
must be ON (II) to use them. Push
the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly
heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm. Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting. Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols98

The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
f oot. To release the parking brake,
push on the pedal again. The parking
brake light on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released with the
engine running. (see page .)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
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Remove the reserve tank f rom its
holder by pulling it straight up.
Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.
When the coolant stops draining,
tightenthedrainplugatthe
bottom of the radiator.
Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Loosen the drain
bolt at the rear of the engine
cylinder block.
Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the heater temperature control
dial to maximum heat (climate
control to 90°F/32°C). Turn of f
the ignition. Open the hood. Make
sure the engine and radiator are
cool to the touch.
Remove the radiator cap. 3.
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Cooling Syst em
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
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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
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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
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4
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10
11
12
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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
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed281
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
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Passenger’s Side
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seats, Adjusting the .93
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Security System .147
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 169
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Serial Number .286
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Service Intervals .196
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Service Manual .305
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Service Station Procedures . 151
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Setting the Clock .104
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lock Release .173
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Side Airbags .9 ,47
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Side Airbag Indicator . 49,57
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .241
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Signaling Turns .67
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Snow Tires .237
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 250
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Sound System .127
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .258
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Specif ications .289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 221
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Specif ications Charts . 288..................................
Speed Control .72
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Speedometer .60
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Spotlights .111
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 50
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .48
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How Your Airbags Work . 45
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SRS Components .45
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SRS Service .50
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SRS Indicator .48 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .165
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .165
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With a Dead Battery . 266
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State Emissions Testing . 297
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 269
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 127
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Storing Your Car .247
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Sun Visor .108
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Sunglasses Holder .109 ....
Supplemental Restraint System . 45
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Servicing .50
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SRS Indicator .48
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System Components . 45
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Tachometer .60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 243
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 257
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Tape Player .141
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Emissions Control Systems . 294
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Oxygenated Fuels .292
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .296
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Temperature Gauge .62
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
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Time, Setting the .104
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Timing Belt .231
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Tire Chains .237
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 259
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