2002 Acura CL seats

To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Your car is equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
How Your Side A irbags Work
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
45

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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward. The long horizontal switch adjusts
the seat bottom in several directions.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
Your Acura has power adjustable
driver’s seat. The two power seat
adjustment switches are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. The
f ront passenger’s seat is also power-
adjustable.
You can adjust the power seats with
the ignition switch in any position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1413Driver’s Seat Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols86

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The seat adjustment switches are on
the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the
seat bottom in that direction.
Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the vertical switch in the
direction you want to move.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the lumbar
support through its f ull range. You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13
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Driver’s L umbar Support Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols88

To get into the rear seat, open the
door and pull the release lever up on
thesideof theseat-back.Theseat-
back will tilt f orward and the entire
seat will move forward to allow
easier entry to the rear seat.After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, the seat bottom will
automatically return to its original
position.
If the seat runs into any obstacle,
such as a large package on the floor
between the f ront and rear seats
while it is moving back to its original
position, the seat will stop and move
f orward slightly.
Remove the obstacle, then move the
seat to the desired position with the
adjustment switch.
To move the driver’s seat, you can
select the memorized position with
the memory button.
Sitting down heavily in the seat as it
is moving backward can also cause
the seat to react as if it has run into
an obstacle.
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Rear Seat Access
89
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Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters: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.
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.
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.
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
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.
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols98
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop. Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the car
during a crash.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry. If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above. Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry: This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer. The maximum load for your car is
700 lbs (325 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 700 lbs
(325 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving172
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .258
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Brake Lights .258
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Front Side Marker Lights . 257
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Headlights .254
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High-mount Brake Light . 259
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Interior Lights .260
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License Plate Light . 260
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Road Lamps .256
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Specif ications .307
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Trunk Light .262
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Turn Signal Lights . 257
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Bulbs, Halogen .254
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Capacities Chart .306
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying, Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .138
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Operation .134
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .139
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .304 ............................................
Chains .251
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .221
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When to .210
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Changing a Flat Tire .275
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Changing Engine Coolant . 225
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Charging System Indicator . 55,289
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety .20
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Child Seats .24
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner Element, Air . 233
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .267
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Carpeting .268
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Exterior .266
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Fabric .269
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Interior .268
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Leather .269
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Seat Belts .269
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Vinyl .269
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Windows .270
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Wood Trim .270
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Climate Control System . 114
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Clock, Setting the .102
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Coat Hook .107 .....................
Code, Audio System .149
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
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Compact Spare .274
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Console Compartment . 105
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Console Pocket .106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 318
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .223
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .223
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Replacing .225
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection .271
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Courtesy Lights .111
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .312
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Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 318
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 52
Index
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint .28
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Inf ant Seats .29
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 245
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Inside Mirror .93
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Inspection, Tire .247
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning .268
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Interior Lights .110
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .277
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Jack, Tire .276
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Jump Starting .283
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Keys .73
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Label, Certif ication .304 .................
Lane Change, Signaling . 67
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .40
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Leather, Cleaning .269
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .254
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Ceiling .110
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Courtesy .111
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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 .172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Lockout Prevention .78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .163
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Glove Box .85
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Power Door .77
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Rear Console Compartment . 85
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Trunk .82
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 92
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Low Coolant Level .167
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55,288
Lubricant Specif ications ..........................................
Chart .306 .........................................
Luggage .171
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Maintenance .205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
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Record .215-216
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Required Indicator .63
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Saf ety .206
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Schedule .210-214
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55,290
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Memory, Driving Position . 95
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Meters, Gauges .60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 310
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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Moonroof .101
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Closing Manually .293
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Operation .101
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Neutral Gear Position . 181
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New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 304
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