2002 Acura TL seats

This seat belt has a single belt that
goes over your shoulder, across your
chest and across your hips.To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched. Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. Af ter exiting the car,
be sure the belt is out of the way and
will not get closed in the door.
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all f ive seating
positions. The f ront seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.
The seat belt system also
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened before the ignition is turned
ON (II), the light will come on and a
beeper will also sound. The beeper
will stop af ter a f ew seconds, but the
light will stay on until the driver’s
seat belt is f astened. All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all seating positions
except the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages and f or instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
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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
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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.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all adjustments bef ore you start
driving. The two power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1413
Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols88
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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.
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. Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
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 14
Driver’s L umbar Support
Front Passenger’s Seat
Adjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat A djustments
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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 rols99
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
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.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
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: Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthecar
during a crash.
The maximum load for your car is
850 lbs (395 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 850 lbs
(395 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving174
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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Capacities Chart . 308
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .173
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
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Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .306
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Chains .256
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .225
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When to .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .279
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Changing Engine Coolant . 230
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 292
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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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 . 238Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .271
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Carpeting .272
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Exterior .270
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Interior .272
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Leather .273
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Seat Belts .273
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Vinyl .273
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Windows .274
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Climate Control System . 116, 123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare .278
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 320
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .228
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Checking .169
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Proper Solution .228
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Replacing .230
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .275 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .314
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 320
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 323
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122, 127
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Dimensions .308
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Engine Oil .168
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil .227
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Drive Belts .249
Index
C
D
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Fuses, Checking the . 297
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Jacking up the Car . 281
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Jack, Tire . 280
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Jump Starting . 286
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 306Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 315
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Infl ation, Proper Tire . 251
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 252
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 272
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 259
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .259
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 259
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .166
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Hydroplaning .200
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol .312
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 164
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning .274
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Index
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