mileage Acura TL 2002 3.2 User Guide

When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact the Acura
Customer Relations Of f ice.
U.S. Owners:
Acura Automobile DivisionClient Services Of f ice
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
or telephone: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands: Vortex Motor Corp.Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4327
Canadian Owners:
Ref er to the Canadian Zone Of f ice
Map on the next page. Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your car
Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you
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Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
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a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
genuine Acura Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details.covers all genuine
Acura replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom an Acura dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Please ref er to the 2002 Warranty
Manual that came with your car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2002 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Acura’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
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Fuses, Checking the . 297
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Jacking up the Car . 281
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Jack, Tire . 280
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Jump Starting . 286
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 306Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 315
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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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Infl ation, Proper Tire . 251
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 252
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 272
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 259
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .259
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 . 259
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .166
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Hydroplaning .200
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol .312
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 164
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) .202
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning .274
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
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