battery location Acura TL 2003 3.2 Owner's Manual

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
OnStar uses the Global Positioning
System (GPS) to locate your vehicle
f or f unctions such as route guidance
and roadside assistance. GPS is
af f ected by structures that can
obstruct the signal, such as tunnels,
parking structures, and tall buildings.
It may not be possible f or OnStar to
pinpoint your location if you are in or
near such structures.
OnStar uses cellular technology to
communicate with your vehicle.
Cellular coverage varies by location,
which may af f ect the ability to
establish a connection, or the quality
of the connection. When you turn of f your vehicle’s
ignition, the OnStar system goes into
low-power mode. Af ter 48 hours, it
switches to sleep mode to conserve
your vehicle’s battery power.
Features such as remote door
unlocking and misplaced vehicle
assistance will not work af ter your
vehicle has been parked f or more
that 48 hours.
OnSt ar
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
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Maintenance Saf ety .220
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Important Safety Precautions . 221
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Maintenance Schedule . 222
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Required Maintenance Record . 229
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Fluid Locations .232
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Engine Oil .233
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Adding Oil .233
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Recommended Oil .233
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Synthetic Oil .234
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Additives .235
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 235
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Cooling System .238
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 240
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Windshield Washers .243
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 244
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Brake Fluid .246
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Brake System .246
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Power Steering .247
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Hood Latch .247
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Air Cleaner Element .248
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Spark Plugs .250
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Replacement .250
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Specif ications .252
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Battery .253 .................................
Wiper Blades .256
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Air Conditioning System . 258
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 259
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Drive Belts .259
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Timing Belt .260
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Tires .260
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Inf lation .261
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Inspection .262
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Maintenance .263
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Tire Rotation .264
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 264
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Wheels and Tires .265
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Winter Driving .266
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Snow Tires .266
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Traction Devices . 266
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Lights .267
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Headlight Aiming .269
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Replacing Bulbs .269
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Storing Your Car .277
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