clock Acura CL 2001 Owner's Manual

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 . 52
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Indicator Lights . 53
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Gauges . 60
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Speedometer . 60
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Tachometer . 60
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Odometer . 61
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Trip Meter . 61
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator . 62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Fuel Gauge . 62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 64
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Headlights . 65Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals . 67
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Windshield Wipers . 68
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Windshield Washers . 69
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Hazard Warning . 70
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Steering Wheel Controls . 73
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Cruise Control . 73
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Remote Audio Controls . 76
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Keys and Locks . 77
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Keys . 77
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Immobilizer System . 78
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Ignition Switch . 79
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Remote Transmitter . 82
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Trunk . 86
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Glove Box . 88
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
HomeLink Universal .................................
Transmitter . 89
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Seat Adjustments . 94
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 94 ...........
Driver’s Lumbar Support . 96
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 96
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Rear Seat Access . 97
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Head Restraints . 98
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Armrest . 99
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Mirrors . 101
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 101
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 103
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Seat Heaters . 106
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Power Windows . 107
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Moonroof . 109
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Parking Brake . 110
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Digital Clock . 110
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Sunglasses Holder . 111
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Beverage Holder . 112
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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 rols51

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Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash, f or about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Panic Mode
Replacing t he Bat t ery
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ÜAs 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.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Acura dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter, then set the cover in
place and turn it clockwise.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
Transmitter Care
85

The pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekeyandturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
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page . 49
Armrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
T runk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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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 .)The digital clock displays the time
with the ignition switch in any
position.
To set the clock:
Press and hold the H button until
the hour advances to the desired
time.
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Parking Brake Digital Clock
Parking Brake, Digital Clock
Inst rument s and Cont rols110
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Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.
Press and hold the M button until
the numbers advance to the
desired time.
You can use R to quickly set the time
to the nearest hour. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing
Rsetstheclockbacktotheprevious
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example: 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00. You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving. Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
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Digital Clock, Sunglasses Holder
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sunglasses Holder
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You can manually select the f an
speedbyturningthefancontroldial.
When you turn the dial clockwise,
the fan is taken out of automatic
mode and starts to run at its lowest
speed. Turning the dial f ully
clockwise increases the f an’s speed,
which increases air flow.
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the side vents and the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected. Press the button four times
to see all the modes.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Cont rol DialMode Button
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Put the radiator cap back on.
Tighten it f ully. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise. Turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise, without pressing down
on it, until it stops. This relieves
any pressure remaining in the
cooling system. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your car’s cooling
system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or engine compo-
nents.
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Cooling Syst em
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The spark plugs in your car are a
special platinum-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.Loosen the two holding clips by
turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver. Remove the cover on
the f ront cylinder bank by pulling
it straight up.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
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Replacement
Spark Plugs
Maint enance233
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Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the hexagon socket head cap bolt.
Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other f ive spark plugs.
Reinstall the cover on the front
cylinder bank while putting its
mounting clip in the hole on the
passenger’s side. Secure the cover
by turning the heads of the two
holding clips one-quarter turn
clockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Spark Plug Gap:
Spark Plug Gap:
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11. NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
Spark Plugs
Maint enance
Specif ications:
Premium model
Type S
235
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
0.04 in (1.1 mm) PZFR5F-11
PKJ16CR-L11
PZFR6F-11
PKJ20CR-L11
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0.1 mm
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.