navigation system Acura TL 2000 3.2 Owner's Manual

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.
Instruments and Controls

Comfort and Convenience Features
The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comfortable drivingenvironment in all weather condi-
tions.
The standard audio system hasmany features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them.
The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your
Acura.
Climate Control System.......... .......... 110
3.2 TL without Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation............ 112
Semi-automatic Operation............ 113
Rear Window Defogger
Button.......... .............................. 116
Sunlight Sensor/ Temperature Sensor............ 117
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation.......... 118
Semi-automatic Operation.......... 119
Rear Window Defogger Button........................................ 122
Audio System.............................. 123 Operating the Radio.......... .......... 124
Adjusting the Sound.................... 128
Audio System Lighting.......... .... 129
Radio Frequencies.................... 129
Radio Reception............
........ 129
Operating the CD Player......... ... 131
Operating the CD Changer.......... .. 133
Protecting Compact Discs.......... 134
CD Player Error Indications.......... 135
CD Changer Error
Indications.......... .................... 136Operating the Cassette
Player........................................ 137
Tape Search Functions.......... .. 138
Caring for the Cassette
Player........................................ 140
Remote Audio Controls............ 141
Theft Protection.......... ............ 142
Security System.............................. 143
Comfort and Convenience Features

Climate Control System
3.2 TL without Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation
To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
fan 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 above the
button also shows you which
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is selected.
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 from its current level to
the set temperature.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FULL AUTO FAN CONTROL DIAL
DISPLAY
AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON
When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runsat full 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.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Climate Control System
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Fully-automatic Operation
To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button. 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 system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly aspossible, raise or lower the interior
temperature from its current level to
the set temperature.
When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runsat full cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
TEMPERATURE BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
When the temperature is set
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior temperature to the set value. Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
off. Keep the system completely off
only for short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness from collecting,
you should have the fan running at all times.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Climate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation
You can manually select various functions of the Climate Controlsystem when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Some of these
functions appear in the NavigationSystem display. Press the A/C
button next to the display to show
these functions.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Buttons Pressing "ON" or "OFF" in thedisplay turns the air conditioning on
and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF activated in the display.
When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the dial below
the outside temperature. With the
A/C on, use the temperature button to adjust the temperature of the air
flow to a comfortable setting.
TEMPERATURE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTONS
CONTINUED
Comfort and Convenience Features
ON OFF

Battery
If your car's battery is disconnectedor goes dead, the audio system will
disable itself. The next time you turn
on the radio you will see "Code" in
the frequency display. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page 142 ).
The Navigation System will also disable itself. The next time you turn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
before it can be used. Refer to the Navigation System Owner's Manual.NOTICE
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car's electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables before connecting the
battery to a charger.
Maintenance

Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
DRIVER'S SIDE
No.1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8 9
10
11 12
13 Amps.
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A Circuits Protected
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control
Mirror
Daytime Running Lights*
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise Control
SRS
ACC Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Moonroof
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
Wiper, Washer Starter Signal PASSENGER'S SIDE
* : On Canadian models
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 Amps.
30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A 20 A
20 A
20 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A Circuits Protected
Moonroof
Power Seat Recline
Heated Seat
Driver's Power Seat
Assistant Power Seat Seat Recline
Rear Left Power Window
Front Right Power Window
ACC (Radio) Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights*
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Driver's Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
* : On Canadian models
Taking Care of the Unexpected