open hood Acura TL 2003 3.2 User Guide

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

All the electrical circuits in your car
have fuses to protect them from a
short circuit or overload. These
f uses are located in three f use boxes.
Theinteriorfuseboxesarelocated
on each side of the dashboard. To
open an interior f use box, open the
car door. Pull the bottom of the
cover open, then take it out of its
side hinges by pulling it toward you.The under-hood f use box is located
in the back of the engine compart-
ment on the passenger’s side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
ThefuseboxfortheABSisalso
located in the engine compartment
on the driver’s side. To open it, push
thetabsasshown.
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Fuses, Checking the .307
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 180
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Gasohol .322
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Gasoline .174
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Tank, Filling the .175
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Gas Station Procedures . 174
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 190
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Glass Cleaning .284
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .269
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 269
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 189
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .247
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Hood, Opening the .176
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Hydroplaning .210
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 316Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System . 325
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 261
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Inside Mirror .94
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Inspection, Tire .262
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .282
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Interior Lights .111
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .291
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Jack, Tire .290
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Jump Starting .296
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