2003 Acura TL steering wheel adjustment

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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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘A’’ logo.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the f og lights, the moonroof ,
thecruisecontrolandtheVSA/TCS.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 18
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your f ace. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
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Steering Wheel A djustment
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a
crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the car is stopped.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving188

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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .99
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Seats, Adjusting the .88
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Security System .152
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 193
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Serial Number .316
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Service Intervals .224
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Service Manual .333
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Service Station Procedures . 175
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Setting the Clock .105
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 190
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Shif t Lock Release .197
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Side Airbags .9 ,49
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Side Airbag Indicator . 51,60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .270
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .266
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 280
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Sound System .129
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .288
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Specif ications .319
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 250
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Specif ications Charts . 318................................
Speed Control .153
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Speedometer .64
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Spotlights .112
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
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Additional Safety Precautions . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47
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SRS Components .47
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SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Starting the Engine .189
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .189
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With a Dead Battery . 296
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State Emissions Testing . 327
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 299
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 129
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Storing Your Car .277
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Sun Visor .109
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Sunglasses Holder .110 ....
Supplemental Restraint System . 47
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50
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System Components . 47
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Tachometer .64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 273
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 287
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Tape Player .137
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Emissions Control Systems . 324
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Oxygenated Fuels .322
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .326
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 326
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Time, Setting the .105
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Timing Belt .260
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Tire Chains .266
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 289
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