2002 Acura TL 3.2 Owner's Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Acura dealer
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Canadian models
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety54
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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 .56
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Indicator Lights .57
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Gauges .64
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
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Odometer .65
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Trip Meter .65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .68
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Headlights .69 ...................................
Fog Lights .70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Turn Signals .71
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Windshield Wipers .72
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Windshield Washers . 73
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Hazard Warning .73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 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 .85
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Glove Box .87
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Seat Adjustments .88
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments .88
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 90Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .90
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Head Restraints .91
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Armrest .92
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Mirrors .94
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .96
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Seat Heaters .99
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Power Windows .100
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Moonroof .103
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Parking Brake .104
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Digital Clock .105
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Console Compartment . 106
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Coin Box .106
Armrest Storage ..........................
Compartments .107
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Beverage Holder .108
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Sun Visor .109
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Interior Lights .111
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Storage Tray .112
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
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The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
See page .
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition. This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt. The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
This light has two f unctions:This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit af ter
you have fully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page .
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L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
Canada
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This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For complete inf ormation, see page.
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
cartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page . This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This light will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags or passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system.
For complete inf ormation, see page
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This light also comes on when you
turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off
af ter the engine starts. See page f or more inf ormation on the
TCS. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II).
If this light comes on and stays on at
any other time, or it does not come
on when you turn the ignition switch
ON (II), there is a problem with the
VSA system. Take the car to your
dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your car still has normal
driving ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
See page f or more inf ormation
on the VSA system.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned of f the Vehicle
Stability Assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). See page f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system. This indicator has three f unctions:
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On Premium model
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System IndicatorVSA A ctivation Indicator
Indicator L ights
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