2003 Acura TL and Type-S Features

February 6, 2002 — Torrance, CA

ENGINEERING FEATURES	TL	TL TYPE-S
3.2-liter, 225 hp, 24-valve, SOHC, V-6 aluminum alloy engine	x	--
3.2-liter, 260 hp, 24-valve, SOHC, V-6 aluminum alloy engine	--	x
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)	x	x
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system	--	x
Direct ignition system with knock control	x	x
5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control	x	x
Sequential SportShift automatic transmission	x	x
105,000-mile tune-up interval	x	x
Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering	x	--
Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering	--	x
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension	x	x
4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs	x	x
16-inch alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires	x	--
17-inch alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires	--	x
LEV exhaust emission control system (3.2 TL ULEV in California)	x	x
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	x	x
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™)	x	x
Traction Control System (TCS)	x	x
SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES	TL	TL TYPE-S
Dual-stage driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	x	x
Driver's and front passenger's side air bag with front passenger occupant position and height sensors	x	x
3-point seat belts, front and rear	x	x
Front seat belt height adjustment	x	x
Child-proof rear door locks	x	x
Front and rear crumple zones	x	x
LATCH system for rear child seat	x	x
5-mph bumpers (front and rear)	x	x
Theft-deterrent system	x	x
Remote keyless entry system with panic alarm feature	x	x
Electronic immobilizer system	x	x
Phosphorescent emergency trunk opener	x	x
EXTERIOR FEATURES	TL	TL TYPE-S
Power operated, heated outside mirrors with memory	x	x
Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights	x	x
Rear window defroster with timer	x	x
Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass	x	x
Chip-resistant rocker panels	x	x
Printed radio atenna (rear glass )	x	x
Galvanized body panels	x	x
INTERIOR FEATURES	TL	TL TYPE-S
*SEATING and TRIM*
Leather-trimmed seats and door panels	x	x
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob	x	x
Ebony wood trim (ebony interior only)	--	x
Metallic-face gauges	--	x
Perforated leather seats and steering wheel	--	x
8-way power driver's seat with memory	x	x
4-way power passenger's seat	x	x
Heated front seats	x	x
Adjustable driver's seat lumbar support	x	x
Driver's and passenger's seat back pockets	x	x
Adjustable front headrests	x	x
Rear-seat center folding armrest with dual beverage holders	x	x
Wood-patterned trim	x	x
Center console with adjustable center armrest	x	x
Locking trunk pass-through	x	x
Illuminated front center console storage	x	x
Illuminated power window switches	x	x
Carpeted floor mats	x	x
COMFORT and CONVENIENCE
Automatic Climate Control with micron air-filtration system	x	x
Rear compartment heat/air conditioning vents	x	x
Acura / Bose® Music System with AM/FM/Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer with anti-theft feature, 5-speaker system with Nd® woofer	x	x
Steering wheel-mounted remote audio controls	x	x
Steering wheel-mounted cruise control	x	x
Tilt steering wheel	x	x
Speed-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature	x	x
Power moonroof with tilt feature and sliding sunshade	x	x
Driver automatic up/down window (w/ auto reverse feature)	x	x
Overhead map lights	x	x
Overhead sunglass storage compartment	x	x
Auto-dim day/night rearview mirror	x	x
Illuminated driver's and front passenger's vanity mirror	x	x
HomeLink® remote control system	x	x
Two 12v power outlets	x	x
Front and rear dual beverage holders	x	x
Door storage compartments	x	x
Dual trip meters	x	x
Maintenance interval reminder	x	x
In-dash note pad tray (not available with navigation system)	x	x
Auto-off headlights	x	x
Remote trunk/fuel door release	x	x
In-trunk storage tray	x	x
In-trunk shopping bag hook	x	x
In-trunk cargo net	x	x
Outside temperature gauge	x	x
Side-window defoggers	x	x
Digital clock	x	x
Acura Navigation System with OnStar®	optional	optional