Acura TL 2000 3.2 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2000,
Model line: TL,
Model: Acura TL 2000
Pages: 311, PDF Size: 3.05 MB
Acura TL 2000 3.2 Owner's Manual
TL 2000
Acura
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Acura TL 2000 3.2 Owner's Manual
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Page 101 of 311
Mirrors
SENSORINDICATORAUTO SWITCH
The inside mirror can automaticallydarken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns tonormal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn off this sensing. Adjusting the Power Mirrors
SELECTOR SWITCH
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can't
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Instruments and Controls
Page 102 of 311
Mirrors, Parking Brake
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
The outside mirrors are heated to re-move fog and frost. With the ignition
switch ON (II), turn on the heaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn theheaters off. Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
foot. 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 fully released with the engine running. (see page 54.)
NOTICE
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.
Instruments and Controls
Page 103 of 311
Digital Clock
Cars without Navigation System
The digital clock displays the timewith the ignition switch in anyposition. H M R
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired
hour.
2. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to thedesired minutes. You can use R to quickly set the time
to the nearest hour. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock forward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example:
• 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
• 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
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Page 104 of 311
Console Compartment, Coin Box
Console Compartment
LEVERCONSOLE COMPARTMENT
To open the console compartment,pull up on the left lever and lift the
lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.
LEVER
You can put small items in the traylocated in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the right lever and lift up the armrest
pad. Coin Box
COIN BOX
The coin box is located under the audio system. To open the coin box,
pull the bottom edge. Close it with a
firm push.
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Page 105 of 311
Armrest Storage Compartments
Small, lidded storage compartments
are located in the armrest of the
front passenger's door, and in the armrests of both rear doors. To open
a compartment, pivot the lid up. To remove a storage compartment
for emptying, open the lid, thencarefully pull the compartment
straight up and out of the armrest. These storage compartments can
also be used as ashtrays. Make sure
you remove any flammable materials
from the compartment before using it as an ashtray.
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Page 106 of 311
Beverage Holder
To open the beverage holder, pushon the button. The beverage holder
lid is spring-loaded and will swing open. To close it, push either half of
the lid closed. The inner liner can be removed if
you want to hold a larger cup.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid thatis very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can alsodamage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior. The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To useit, pivot the armrest down.
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Page 107 of 311
Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this position, the sun visor can beextended by sliding out the
extension. Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the car. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror. Vanity Mirror
To use a vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light beside the mirror comes on only when the headlight switch is
in one of the on positions.
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Page 108 of 311
Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Sockets
Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder isclosed while you are driving. Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not fit in the holder. Accessory Power Sockets
To use an accessory power socket, pull the cover down. The ignitionswitch must be in ACCESSORY (I)or ON (II).
CONTINUED
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Page 109 of 311
Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights
COVER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).
They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Ceiling Light
DOOR ACTIVATED
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. The light fades out after all doors are closed.
In the ON position, the ceiling lightstays on continuously.
The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 78). Spotlights
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
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Page 110 of 311
Interior Lights, CD Holder
Courtesy Lights
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT
Each door has a courtesy light. This
light comes on when you open the door.
Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comeson when you open the driver's door.
It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed. CD Holder
You can store up to four CDs in the CD holder. Push on the center of the
holder to get it to pop out. Then
remove it by pulling it straight out. Lift the lid to reach the storage trays.
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