OVERVIEW
The CL coupe's generous interior was designed to offer a comfortable
and ergonomic environment to distract little of the driver's
attention from the road. The cockpit-style interior envelops the
driver to provide a clear view of controls and gauges. Its 2+2 layout
with four, individual bucket seats echoes that of classic Gran
Turismo coupes. Much advanced thinking and developmental engineering
was committed to giving the CL an intimate and classic design as well
as a large interior space and a sporty appearance.
The sporty styling is further enhanced in the Type-S model, with exclusive perforated leather seats and steering wheel, metallic-faced instrument displays and a unique Type-S-badged leather shifter knob.
STYLING
The designers set out to create the CL's interior based on three
pivotal interior concepts: Smart, Luxurious and Elegant. Smart
describes the ergonomic and usability aspects of the interior, from
the easy-to-reach instruments to the available Acura Navigation
System to the rear storage compartments. Luxurious defines the CL's
interior as a "reward" for hard earned success - a corner office with
individual bucket seats for four adults surrounded by rich leather
and wood-patterned trim. Elegant defines the simple and contemporary
design of the interior with a flowing overall style.
SEATS
The CL's seats were designed to provide outstanding comfort and
maximum support by incorporating generous side and seat bolsters to
hold the occupants in place during spirited driving.
The high-back front seats incorporate a large, adjustable head restraint that provides optimum back and neck support as well as the necessary bracing during a rear impact collision.
All seating surfaces in the CL coupe utilize U.S.-sourced leather, with a perforated pattern on Type-S models for enhanced ventilation and a sporty appearance. An adjustable lumbar support provides lower back support, while the driver's seat includes a heated bottom cushion and backrest. The passenger's seat has a heated bottom cushion only, to avoid interfering with the passenger's side air bag sensors. The driver's seat incorporates eight-way power adjustment while the passenger seat offers four-way power adjustment. All four seating positions in the CL are equipped with three-point seat belts.
INSTRUMENTATION
A microprocessor-controlled instrument cluster displays engine speed,
vehicle speed, outside temperature, fuel level, a dual-trip meter and
additional pertinent information. Easy to read analog instrumentation
with illuminated pointers steadily climb the large diameter,
individually recessed tachometer and speedometer face while a bold
LED digital indicator displays gear position when the transmission is
in SportShift mode. The Type-S model incorporates metallic-faced
instruments for a sporty and aggressive look.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
The CL is equipped with a state-of-the-art, automatic climate control
and air conditioning system. This quiet, yet powerful system quickly
cools or warms the cabin to provide a comfortable driving
environment. The fully automatic climate control can also be
overridden manually. In CLs equipped with the optional Acura
Navigation System, the override controls have been incorporated into
the computer controlled, touch-screen LCD monitor.
A passenger compartment micron air-filtration system filters dust and other airborne particulates from the cabin area as small as 8 microns and also traps bacteria as small as one micron.
PREMIUM MUSIC SYSTEM
The Acura/Bose® Music System is standard equipment on all CL
models. Designed and built as an integral part of the car, this sound
system is engineered to take advantage of the CL's unique acoustics.
All six speakers have been strategically located and the bass
response has been enhanced by utilizing co-axial speakers on the rear
parcel tray.
The Acura/Bose® Music System includes a 6-disc, in-dash CD changer that allows six discs to be stored without a separate trunk-mounted unit or cartridges. Though it looks similar to a single disc, in-dash unit, the Acura/Bose® 6-disc in-dash changer stores up to 6 compact discs inside the dash-mounted unit. The system will automatically shuffle the discs and allow for hours of constant or random music selections, just like a trunk-mounted unit. The system also incorporates a cassette deck for increased audio flexibility. To allow the driver to remain focused on the road, radio stations, CD selections and volume can be conveniently operated from buttons on the steering wheel.
ACURA SATELLITE-LINKED NAVIGATION SYSTEM
The latest generation of the Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System
is the only factory-installed option available on both the CL and the
Type-S.
Similar to the systems in other Acuras, the CL's satellite-linked Acura Navigation System utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) data received from satellites. Used in conjunction with its own inertial guidance system, the CL's DVD database precisely pinpoints location and offers routes to guide the driver to the destinations he or she selects. When asked to guide the driver from one location to another, the system provides both audio (if selected) and visual cues, helping the driver find the proper destination quickly and easily with minimal distraction. Verbal instructions such as, "Keep right" or "Next exit on the right" give the driver the basic direction. A color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, located high on the center console, provides a moving map with direction arrows, detailed information on street names, turning instructions and driving distance.
The Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System incorporates a matte-finish touch-screen that resists fingerprinting and is easy to read even in direct sunlight. The large, six-inch, color LCD display has picture-in-picture capability, allowing the driver to see a "big picture" map and get detailed turning instructions simultaneously. The system will also display the vehicle's current position at any time, and a balloon function instantly shows the address of any location selected on the map. Points of interest can be searched by simply inputting the destination's phone number. The touch-screen display can also be used to provide manual control over the CL's automatic climate control operation.
The voice guidance control has 11 different volume settings and automatically mutes the audio entertainment system front speakers momentarily when direction instructions are given.
An enhanced logic program enables destinations to be entered with a minimum number of keystrokes and reduces route calculation time. In addition, a route can be pre-programmed with up to five destinations, and set to have the moving map display icons for gas stations, restaurants or ATMs. The DVD on-board database system has 3.7 million points of interest, from restaurants, hotels, ATMs, clothing stores, and tourist attractions. A virtual nationwide directory can now be accessed by the driver simply with a few inputs to the Acura Navigation System. Mapping information for the 48 contiguous states is contained on a single DVD.
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCEThough the CL coupe has been engineered to be a high-performance driver's car, the achievement of this goal did not come at the expense of ride comfort and passenger amenities. In addition to those already mentioned, the CL incorporates a formidable roster of standard comfort and convenience features.
Key features:
- Overhead sunglass storage compartment
- Large dual cupholder in the console with a removable liner for easy cleaning
- Illuminated, two compartment center console with internal power port and hidden storage area
- Padded center armrest slides fore and aft for comfort
- Soft-touch instrument panel and interior panels
- Glove box has a damper-controlled door and interior light
- In-dash memo pad tray (not available with Acura Navigation System)
- Trunk opening switch on driver's door panel and main switch in glove compartment
- Sliding sun visor extensions
- Illuminated power window switches
- HomeLink® remote system operates three different devices
- Speed-synchronized intermittent wipers
- Dual cupholder for rear passengers
- Lockable rear storage compartment
- Security system with remote keyless entry
- Automatic day/night rearview mirror
- Lockable trunk pass through
KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM WITH MEMORY FEATURE
The CL coupe is equipped with a standard keyless remote entry system
that allows the driver's and passenger's side doors to be locked and
unlocked at the push of a button. In addition, the CL comes equipped
with two separate remotes, each with a unique signal that controls
the driver's memory seat feature as well as the side view mirrors.
When remote number one is utilized to unlock the door, the driver's
seat and the rearview mirrors will automatically reset to the number
one memory setting. Likewise, when remote number two is used, the
driver's seat and rearview mirrors will reset to the number two
memory setting. This is an effective convenience feature when the CL
is being shared by two drivers with different driving positions. An
automatic trunk release is also integrated into the remote fob for
easy access.
REVERSE-TILT SIDE MIRROR
The CL incorporates a convenient reverse-tilt side mirror on the
passenger side of the vehicle. When the remote mirror control is set
in the center position, the reverse-tilt feature is activated. When
the driver shifts into reverse, the passenger-side mirror
automatically tilts down to provide a clear view of the curb for
parallel parking. The mirror automatically returns to its previous
position for driving when the shifter is moved out of reverse. This
feature can be turned off by moving the mirror adjustment selector
switch out of the center position to either the right or left side.
POWER GLASS MOONROOF
Another standard feature on the highly equipped CL is a glass
moonroof with tilt-up and sliding action that can be tilted to
increase interior ventilation or opened fully for open-air motoring.
Its efficient design contributes to the coupe's abundant headroom and
also features a sliding, interior sun shade. For 2002, the moonroof
glass has been thickened to reduce cabin noise.
TRUNK STORAGE
With room for four, the CL can carry luggage for four in its trunk as
well. With a generous 13.6 cu ft of trunk space, the CL has plenty of
space for golf clubs and overnight bags. A wide opening and low
lift-over height ease loading and unloading. A lockable flip-down
pass-through door to the passenger compartment expands utility
further, for carrying long objects. A cargo net with multiple
attachment points makes it easy to restrain cargo. In addition, a
utility hook is mounted on the side wall of the trunk area to
accommodate grocery bags while a small storage compartment on the far
left side keeps small, incidental items from rolling around. The jack
is in a closed compartment on the right side of the trunk, with tools
positioned nearby.