2002 Acura CL CD player

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................................
Audio System .127
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Operating the Radio . 128
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Adjusting the Sound . 131
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Audio System Lighting . 132
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Radio Frequencies . 132
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Radio Reception .132
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .134
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Tape Search Functions . 135
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .138
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Operating the CD Changer . 139
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Loading CDs in the Changer . 140
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Operation .142
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .144
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Protecting Compact Discs . 146
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .147
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Remote Audio Controls . 148
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Thef t Protection .149
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Security System .150
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Cruise Control .151
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .155
3.2 CL without Navigation System
3.2 CL with Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures113

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The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button. If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
To switch to the radio or CD
changer while listening to a tape,
presstheAM,FMorCDbutton.To
change back to the cassette player,
press the TAPE button.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. The indi-
cator will light in the display. If the
tape was not recorded with Dolby
noise reduction, turn it of f by
pressing the button.
Noise reduction remains of f until you
turn it on by pressing the button
again.
When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button.
You can remove the cassette with
the ignition switch in any position,
even if the audio system is turned of f .
Operating the Cassette Player
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures134

The cassette player picks up dirt and
oxides f rom the tape. This contami-
nation builds up over time and
causes the sound quality to degrade.
To prevent this, you should clean the
player af ter every 30 hours of use.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit
available.
If you do not clean the cassette
player regularly, it may eventually
become impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.
Cassettes longer than that use
thinner tape that may break or jam
the drive.Look at the cassette before you
insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten
it by turning a hub with a pencil or
your f inger.
If the label is peeling of f , remove it
from the cassette or it could cause
the cassette to jam in the player.
Never try to insert a warped or
damaged cassette in the player.
When they are not in use, store
cassettes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place cassettes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a cassette is
exposed to extreme heat or cold, let
it reach a moderate temperature
bef ore inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert f oreign objects
into the cassette player.If you see the error indication
‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the
EJECT button to remove the
cassette from the unit. Make sure
thetapeisnotdamaged.If the
cassette will not eject or the error
indication stays on after the cassette
ejects, take the car to your Acura
dealer.
Caring f or the Cassette Player
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures138

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Your Acura’s audio system has an in-
dash CD changer that holds up to six
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio and
cassette player.
To load the CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the CD Changer
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To take the system out of CD mode,
press the AM or FM button, or insert
a cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the TAPE button. When you return
to CD mode by pressing the CD
button, play will continue at the same
point that it left off.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will
continue at the same point when you
turn it back on.
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Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine. A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the disc, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge. When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These and contamination f rom
f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip pens
can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive. Protecting Compact Discs
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures146

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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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Sunglasses Holder .103
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,43
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Servicing .48
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SRS Indicator .46 ,56
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System Components . 43
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Synthetic Oil .220
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Underside, Cleaning .271
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .273
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Unleaded Gasoline .162
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Upholstery Cleaning .269
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 222
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 172
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Vehicle Dimensions .306
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Tachometer .60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 258
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 273
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Tape Player .134
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Emissions Control Systems . 312
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Oxygenated Fuels .310
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .314
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Temperature Gauge .62
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Protection .149
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 314
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Time, Setting the .102
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Timing Belt .245 ....................................
Tire Chains .251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 275
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Tires .245
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Air Pressure .246
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Checking Wear .247
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Compact Spare .274
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 308
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Inf lation .245
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Inspection .247
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Replacing .249
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Rotating .248
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Snow .251
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Specif ications .307
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Traction Devices .251
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Winter Driving .250
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Tools, Tire Changing . 275
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .198
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Emergency Wrecker . 300
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 192
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Operation .190
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Traction Devices .251
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .230 ...........................
Fluid Selection .230
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Identif ication Number . 305
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Shif ting the Automatic . 178
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Treadwear .308
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .82
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Opening the .82
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .67
Index
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