2003 Acura CL brake light

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 .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .68 Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .69
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Headlights .70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Turn Signals .72
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Windshield Wipers .73
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Windshield Washers . 74
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Hazard Warning .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76
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Keys and Locks .78
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Keys .78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter . 83
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Glove Box .90
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Seat Adjustments .91
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 91
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 93Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .93
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Head Restraints .95
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Armrest .96
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Mirrors .98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100
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Seat Heaters .103
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Power Windows .104
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Moonroof .107
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Parking Brake .108
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Digital Clock .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110
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Beverage Holder .111
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Console Compartment . 113
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Coin Box .113
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Console Pocket .114
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Storage Tray .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Sun Visor .116
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Vanity Mirror .116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Interior Lights .118
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols55

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 after
you have f ully 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
inf ormation, see page .
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 .
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
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.
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.
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309 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
U.S. Canada

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 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, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system
or automatic seat belt tensioners.
For complete inf ormation, see page
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
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 .
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Side A irbag Cutof f
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
U.S. Canada

This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly with the
ignition switch ON (II).
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Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
If a brake light does not work, theindicator comes on
when you push the brake pedal with
the ignition switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away. This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
249Canadian models only
Low Fuel Indicator
Brake L amp Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols64
BRAKE LAMP

Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The dial on the dashboard to the lef t
of the instrument panel is used to
adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Turn the dial
to adjust the brightness.Turn Signals
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
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Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position. The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator light in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps and the indicator
light will remain on.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your car’s battery goes dead or
is disconnected. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
You can select memorized positions
as f ollows.
Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park (A/T)
or a f orward gear (M/T). You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
Reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
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Select ing a Memorized Posit ion
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols101
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The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to ten minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either door. You must then turn the
ignition ON (II) f or the moonroof to
operate.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
f oot. To release the parking brake,
push on the pedal again. The parking
brake light on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released with the
engine running. (see page .)
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Moonroof , Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake
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If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.