2002 Acura TL window

Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Acura helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you hints
on how to clean your car and
preserve its appearance: the paint,
brightwork, wheels and interior. Also
included are several things you can
do to help prevent corrosion..................................
Exterior Care .270
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Washing .270
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Waxing .271
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Aluminum Wheels .271
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Paint Touch-up .271
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Interior Care .272
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Carpeting .272
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Floor Mats .272
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Fabric .273
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Vinyl .273
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Leather .273
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Seat Belts .273
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Windows .274
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Air Fresheners .274
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Corrosion Protection .275
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Body Repairs .276
Appearance Care
Appearance Care269
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces.If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air f resheners contain chemi-
cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and f abric to crack or
discolor.
If you use a liquid air f reshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive.
Windows A ir Fresheners
Interior Care
Appearance Care274
The rear window def ogger and
antenna wires are bonded to the inside
of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-
down can dislodge and break these
wires. When cleaning the rear window,
use gentle pressure and wipe side-to-
side.
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By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories: radio, climate control,
rear def ogger, cruise control, etc.
Try not to use other electrically-
operated controls such as the power
windows. Keep the engine running
and take extra care not to stall it.
Starting the engine will discharge
the battery rapidly.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator
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Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
20 A
30 A
120 A 30 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
13
13
14
15
16
17
18 19
20
21
22
23
24 Cooling Fan
Cooling Fan
Battery
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Hazard
VSA Throttle Motor
ACG S
Stop
TCS, VSA F/S
Right Headlight
Not Used
Lef t Headlight
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 20 A
30 A
15 A
60 A
40 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A Condenser Fan
Condenser Fan
Small Light
IG1 Main
Rear Window Defogger
Heater Motor
Fog Light
Power Seat
Power Window Motor
Back Up, ACC
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
1
2
3 40 A
20 A
7.5 A ABS Motor
ABS F/S
ABS Motor Check
1 : Premium model
2:TypeSonly1
2
2
1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed300
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
ABS FUSE BOX
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No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
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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 Driver’s Power Window
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Passenger’s Power 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, Back up
A/C Mg Clutch
Moonroof
Rear Right Power Window
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16 20 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 30 A
20 A
On Canadian models
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
Moonroof
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
Type S only
1:
2:
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Passenger’s Power Seat Slide
1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed301
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
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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
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 323
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .10
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Head Restraints .10
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .273
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 59
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Paint Touch-up .271
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .182
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Parking .189
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Parking Brake .104
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .59, 295
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 189
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PGM-FI System .315
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Polishing and Waxing . 271
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 289
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .129
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Readiness Codes . 294, 317
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 263
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Rear Seat Armrest .92
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 89
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Audio Controls . 150
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 238
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Air Conditioning Filter . 249
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Engine Coolant .230
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Engine Oil and Filter . 225
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Fuses .298
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Light Bulbs .259
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Schedule .214
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Spark Plugs .240
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Tires .254
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Wiper Blades .246 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .46
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 169
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .254
Index
PR
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ÎWindows.....................................
Cleaning . 274
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Operating the Power . 100
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Rear, Def ogger .74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster . 122, 125
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Washers .73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 246
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires . 252
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 302: U.S. and Canada only
Index
IX
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