Acura TL Manual 2001

The 2001 Acura TL is a luxury sports sedan featuring a 3.2L V6 engine producing 225 horsepower, 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, premium leather interior, Bose audio system, dual-zone climate control, and advanced safety features including ABS, traction control, and side airbags. Below are key sections for features, maintenance, specifications, controls, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Maintenance Schedule 3. Specifications 4. Controls and Instrument Panel 5. Driving Features 6. Audio and Climate Systems 7. Safety Systems 8. Care & Maintenance 9. Warranty Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: 3.2L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-trimmed interior, power moonroof, automatic climate control, premium audio system.

Feature	Description
Engine	3.2L SOHC V6 with VTEC
Transmission	5-speed automatic with SportShift
Horsepower	225 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Audio System	Bose 6-speaker with CD player
Climate Control	Dual-zone automatic
Seating	Leather-trimmed with 8-way power driver seat
Moonroof	Power tilt/slide
Safety	Dual-stage airbags, ABS, traction control
Wheels	16-inch alloy wheels

Maintenance Schedule

Follow recommended service intervals for optimal performance.

Oil and filter change: Every 7,500 miles or 12 months
Tire rotation: Every 7,500 miles
Air filter replacement: Every 30,000 miles
Transmission fluid: Replace every 30,000 miles
Brake fluid: Replace every 3 years
Timing belt: Replace at 105,000 miles

WARNING! Use only recommended fluids and genuine Acura parts for maintenance.

Specifications

Engine: 3.2L SOHC V6 VTEC
Horsepower: 225 @ 5600 rpm
Torque: 216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with SportShift
Fuel Capacity: 17.1 gallons
MPG: 18 city / 26 highway
Dimensions: 193.3" L x 70.6" W x 56.7" H
Curb Weight: 3,505 lbs
Brakes: 4-wheel disc with ABS
Suspension: 4-wheel independent double-wishbone

Controls and Instrument Panel

Instrument cluster includes: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, warning lights.

Steering wheel controls: Audio controls, cruise control. Center console: Climate controls, audio system, gear selector with SportShift.

Dashboard features: Multi-information display, trip computer, outside temperature, maintenance minder system. Steering column: Tilt and telescopic adjustment.

Driving Features

SportShift transmission: Manual gear selection without clutch. Traction Control System (TCS): Automatically reduces wheel spin. Cruise Control: Maintains set speed.

Start engine: Insert key, press brake, turn to START
SportShift operation: Move gear selector to D, then push right for manual mode
Traction control: Automatically engages; can be turned off with TCS button
Cruise control: SET/DECEL to set speed, RES/ACCEL to resume

Tip: Use SportShift for improved acceleration and engine braking.

Audio and Climate Systems

Bose Audio System: AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player, 6 speakers. Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic temperature control.

Audio power: Press POWER button; select source with AM/FM, TAPE, or CD
CD operation: Insert CD; tracks play automatically
Climate control: Set desired temperature; system maintains automatically
Defogger: Press rear window defogger button
Air distribution: Use mode button to select vent positions

WARNING! Adjust climate and audio settings only when vehicle is stopped.

Safety Systems

Dual-stage airbags: Driver and front passenger. ABS: Prevents wheel lock-up during braking. Side impact protection: Reinforced door beams.

Care & Maintenance

Exterior: Wash regularly with car wash solution. Interior: Clean leather with mild soap and water. Tires: Maintain proper inflation pressure (32 PSI).

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive cleaners on interior surfaces.

Warranty Information

Basic warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles. Powertrain warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles. For warranty service, contact authorized Acura dealership. For support, visit www.acura.com or contact 1-800-382-2238.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Engine won't start	Battery/security system	Check battery connections; ensure key is recognized
Transmission shifts hard	Fluid level	Check transmission fluid level and condition
Brake pedal pulsates	Warped rotors	Have brake rotors inspected and resurfaced
Audio system no sound	Fuse/speakers	Check audio fuse; inspect speaker connections
Check engine light on	Various systems	Have diagnostic codes read at dealership

Reset: Maintenance minder can be reset through instrument panel.

Service: 1-800-382-2238; www.acura.com