2003 Acura TL turn signal

The OnStarsystem in your vehicle
gives you access to a wide range of
services and information with the
touch of a button. An OnStar advisor
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor. You will hear a
chime, f ollowed by the
announcement, ‘‘Connecting to
OnStar.’’ The connection should take
20 to 30 seconds. The advisor will
assist you with any of the services
included in your plan.
Depending on what service you
request, you may need to give your
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is a
number you make up and provide
when you establish your OnStar
service.
If cellular telephone service is not
available in the area you are driving
in, you will hear a f ast busy signal.
The system will retry the connection
several times bef ore returning to the
ready mode.
The OnStar buttons and indicator
are located in the base of the rear
view mirror.
The Saf e and Sound Plan provides:
Roadside Assistance.
Emergency Services.
Automatic Notif ication of Airbag
Deployment.
Accident Assist.
Remote Door Locking/Unlocking.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking.
Misplaced Vehicle Assistance.
Online Concierge Services.
The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures: Route Support.
Ride Assist.
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services.
The Luxury and Leisure Plan adds: Personal Concierge Services. OnStar Services Button
OnStar Control Panel
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
OnStar uses the Global Positioning
System (GPS) to locate your vehicle
f or f unctions such as route guidance
and roadside assistance. GPS is
af f ected by structures that can
obstruct the signal, such as tunnels,
parking structures, and tall buildings.
It may not be possible f or OnStar to
pinpoint your location if you are in or
near such structures.
OnStar uses cellular technology to
communicate with your vehicle.
Cellular coverage varies by location,
which may af f ect the ability to
establish a connection, or the quality
of the connection. When you turn of f your vehicle’s
ignition, the OnStar system goes into
low-power mode. Af ter 48 hours, it
switches to sleep mode to conserve
your vehicle’s battery power.
Features such as remote door
unlocking and misplaced vehicle
assistance will not work af ter your
vehicle has been parked f or more
that 48 hours.
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . When adding or replacing f luids
within the engine compartment, such
as oil and coolant, be caref ul of
spillage.
This may lead to damage parts in the
engine compartment.
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Owner Maintenance Checks
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Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
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Lights
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TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT/
PARKING LIGHT
FOG LIGHT
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Fog lights
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
High-mount brake light
Daytime running lights (Canadian
models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 319
Lights
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Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb. Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Open the hood. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.
If you need to change a bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
radiator reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb. The f ront side marker/turn signal
light bulb and parking light bulb use
the same bulb.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
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2. Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
Lights
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Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillights, turn
signal light, or back-up light.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Open the trunk.
Remove the f astener on the edge
of the trunk opening by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin.
Unscrew the cargo net mounting
button. Pull the lining back.
Screw the cargo net mounting
button back into the hole. Put the f astener in the hole on the
side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is f lush with the head). Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
To remove the turn signal bulb
push it in slightly and turn it
counterclockwise. To remove the
stop/taillight or back-up light, pull
the bulb straight out of its socket. Install the new bulb into the
socket.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
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No. Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
Circuits Protected
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
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7.5 A 15 A
30 A
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On Canadian modelsDriver’s Power Window
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Slide
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC (Radio)
Navigation System, OnStar,
Daytime Running Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back up
A/C Mg Clutch
Moonroof
Rear Right Power Window
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
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Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
SRS
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
Type S only
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Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Interior Light, Courtesy Lights
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed311
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
Driver’s Side
Passenger’s Side
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