Acura 2001 3.2 tl User Manual

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2001 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual 
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 
 
Contents 
 
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
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A Few Words About Safety
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Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. 
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................  
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
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The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. 
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
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Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
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This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................
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A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. 
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
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How to order manuals and other technical literature. 
Index......................................................................................................................................................
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 
  Navigation System
Accord Value Package Audio System
Owner's Identification Form
 
Your Car at a Glance .........................................................................................................................................
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