Acura TL 2003 3.2 Owner's Manual

The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
To open the beverage holder, push
on the button. The beverage holder
lid is spring-loaded and will swing
open. To close it, push either half of
the lid closed.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior. The beverage holder can be
removed. To remove it, lif t up the
f ront of the holder by holding it at
the middle. To reinstall it, put in the
back of the holder, align the f ront
tabs in the slots and push down the
f ront of the holder.
Beverage Holder
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
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.
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.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
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Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
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. Your car has two accessory power
sockets. One is located on the f ront
panel next to the coin box, and the
other is in the console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
To open the socket on the f ront
panel, pull the cover down.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
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.
Sunglasses Holder
Accessory Power Sockets
Sunglasses Holder, A ccessory Power Sockets
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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
f ades out af ter all doors are closed.
In the ON position, the ceiling light
stays on continuously.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). Tousethesocketintheconsole
compartment, pull the cover up. The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element. 81
Ceiling L ight
AccessoryPowerSockets,InteriorLights
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The courtesy light in each f ront door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is closed.
Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed.
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.
The storage tray is located above the
audio system. Push on the center of
the tray to get it to pop out. Then
remove it by pulling it straight out.Cars without Navigation System
Courtesy Lights
Spotlights Storage Tray
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Interior Lights, Storage Tray
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You can put a writing pad, pen, and
small items in the inner box in the
storagetray.Liftthelidtousethe
tray.
To reinstall the storage tray into the
dashboard, close the lid, then push
the storage tray in until it latches.
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Climate Control System . 116
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Fully-automatic Operation . 118
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Semi-automatic Operation . 119
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Fully-automatic Operation . 123
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Semi-automatic Operation . 124
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 128
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Audio System .129
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Operating the Radio . 130
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Adjusting the Sound . 134
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Audio System Lighting . 135
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Radio Frequencies . 135
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Radio Reception .135
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .137
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Tape Search Functions . 138
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .141
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Operating the CD Changer . 142
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Protecting Compact Discs . 148
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .149
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Remote Audio Controls . 150
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Thef t Protection .151 ............................
Security System .152
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Cruise Control .153
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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OnStar .162
3.2 TL without Navigation System
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
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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, and in back of the
center console is adjustable.For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running. 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.
To adjust the air f low f rom each vent,
move the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
The side and rear vents can be
opened and closed with the dials.
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