2004 Acura TL dashboard

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Press the button to increase
the fan speed and air flow. Press the
button to decrease them.
The driver’s side temperature and
passenger’s side temperature can be
set separately. Press either side’s
button to increase the temperature
of air f low. Press either side’s
button to decrease it. When you set
the temperature to its lower limit or
its upper limit, it will be displayed as
‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The A/C
ON indicator comes on in the display
when the A/C is on.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
recirculated throughout the system. When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Airf low is drivided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control Buttons
Temperature Control Buttons
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Button
Airf low Buttons
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel below each
vent. This sends more warm air to
the windshield def roster vents. Once
the windshield is clear, select Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
Select . When you select
, the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and
turns on the A/C. (The A/C ON
indicator will not come on in U.S.
vehicles.)
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f . To remove f og f rom inside the
windows: Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
(The A/C indicator will not come
on in U.S. vehicles.)
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
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Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Climat e Cont rol
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
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SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR

The security system sets
automatically 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and trunk. For
the system to activate, you must lock
the doors f rom the outside with the
key, lock tab, door lock switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator next to the driver’s
door lock starts blinking immediately
to show you the system is setting
itself .With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk is opened with the trunk
releasebuttononthedriver’sdoor,
thetrunkreleasehandlebehindthe
trunk pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
Monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ) to see if the
doors and trunk are f ully closed.
Since it is not part of the monitor
display, manually check the hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the hood
without using the key or the remote
transmitter will cause the system to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut. 60
Security System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures141
SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT

Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Put your f ingers between the f ront
edge of the hood and the f ront
grille to locate the hood latch
handle. Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lif t the hood.If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated (see page ).
Lif t the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lif t it
uptherestof thewayandholdit
up.
Lower the hood to about a f oot (30
cm) above the f ender, then press
down firmly with your hands. Make
sure it is securely latched.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening the Hood
T o Close the Hood
Bef ore Driving166
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH

Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The Vehicle Identif ication Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Acura dealer uses to register your
vehicle f or warranty purposes. It is
also necessary f or licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the driver’s doorjamb, and
is stamped on the engine com-
partment bulkhead. The VIN is also
provided in bar code on the
Certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation254
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation257
Lights
Battery
Fuses Engine
Alignment
Tires
3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
12 V 21/5 W
195.8 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
12 V 21 W 12 V 51 W (HB4)
DRL (Canadian models)
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking lights
Fog Lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Spotlights 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V21 CP
3CP
5W
5W
2CP
5W
4CP
Capacity 65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood 12 V51 W (HB3)
12 V
11 : 1
See page 248or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 247or the fuse box
cover. Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°30’
1°00’
3°17’
P235/45R17 93W 235/45R17 93W IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
T145/70R17 96M T135/80R16 101M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare A/T Vehicles:
M/T Vehicles:
All season tire
Summer tire
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .205
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When to .195
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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Charging System Indicator . 52,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .43
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Child Seats .36
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Inf ants .34
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Large Children .42
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LATCH .38
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .35
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Tethers .41
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .218
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Seat Belts .218
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock .103
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CO in the Exhaust .46
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Compact Spare .230
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 265.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .260
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Cup Holders .106
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
Daytime Running Light ...................................
Indicator .55
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 114
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Dimensions .256
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Dimming the Headlights . 74Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .167
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disc Changer .129
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 135
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Disposal of Used Oil .206
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .60
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 258
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .175
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Economy .168
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 238
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Brake System Indicator . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 231
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Charging System Indicator . 242
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