heating Acura CL 2003 Owner's Manual

The automatic climate control
system in your Acura picks the
proper combination of air condi-
tioning, heating, and ventilation to
maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable. Move
the tab in the center of each vent up-
and-down and side-to-side.The climate control system draws air
through the exterior vents at the
bottom of the windshield. Keep
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris.For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
Thesideventscanbeopenedand
closed with the dials underneath
them.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
f an control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will
see FULL AUTO in the system’s
display. The light in the
buttonalsoshowsyouwhich
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
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To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button will light.
Then set the desired temperature by
pressing either side of the TEMP
button: to raise the temperature
above the displayed value, or to
lower the temperature. The light in
the button also shows you
which mode, Recirculation or Fresh
Air, is selected.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs
at f ull cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
of f . Keep the system completely of f
only f or short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness f rom collecting,
you should have the f an running at
all times.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
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The manual transmission is synchro-
nizedinallforwardgearsforsmooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot shift directly from Fifth to
Reverse instead of sixth (see page). When shif ting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shif ting, do not
rest your f oot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause your clutch to wear
out f aster. Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause f or
a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into
Reverse, or shif t into one of the
f orward gears f or a moment. This
stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
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Driving
6-speed Manual T ransmission
194
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

CONT INUED
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 340
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 128,133
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Dimensions .326
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
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Engine Oil .181
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 206
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Disposal of Used Oil .242
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
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Monitor Light .63
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Drive Belts .265
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .191
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Economy .184
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In Bad Weather .215
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In Foreign Countries . 331
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 265
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Economy, Fuel .184
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Emergencies on the Road . 293
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Battery, Jump Starting . 303
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Brake System Indicator . 312
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Changing a Flat Tire . 295
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Charging System Indicator . 309
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Checking the Fuses . 315
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 308
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 310
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 313
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Overheated Engine . 306
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Emergency Brake .108
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .320
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .332
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Emissions Testing, State . 335
Engine ............................................
Belts .265
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 310 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .306
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Specif ications .327
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Speed Limiter . 195,203
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Starting .193
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Ethanol in Gasoline .330
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 332
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .333
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 286
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Fan, Interior .126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 179
Index
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 330
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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Moonroof .108
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Closing Manually .313
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Operation .108
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Neutral Gear Position . 200
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324
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Paint Touch-up .287
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .205
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Parking Brake .108
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,312
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 334
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PGM-FI System .333
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Polishing and Waxing . 287
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18............................
Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .40
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating . 306
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound ........................................
System .135
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Readiness Codes .311
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Rear Console Compartment . 90
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 278
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Rear Seat Armrest .96
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Rear View Mirror .98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .241
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Change, When to .230
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Checking Engine .181
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Pressure Indicator . 60,308
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .240 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .332
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OnStar .168
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 331
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 237
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Oxygenated Fuels .330
Index
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