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Safety Features: The TL has driver and front passenger airbags, but unlike some of its competitors, there are no side air bags. Acura answers this by saying that the strong chassis meets side-impact safety standards without expensive side air bags. They add that the car meets current and future head protection standards. There are disc brakes on both front and rear wheels and the anti-lock brake system is standard. The standard traction control system is an excellent crash avoidance safety feature. Additional occupant safety features include 3-point seat belts and headrests for all, power door locks and childproof rear door locks.

Special Features: The only factory-installed option on the new TL is a state-of-the-art navigation system. This latest evolution of the Acura Navigation System, available exclusively on the new TL, offers new features that make it easier to use and more versatile than the earlier version. This ultra-modern helpmate would do Jane Jetson proud. It operates via a network of 24 satellites circling the Earth and a receiver in the car picking up signals from three or four of the satellites. An onboard computer reads the information transmitted, and displays the position of the vehicle on a detailed map that appears on an LCD display above the audio and climate controls. The new Acura Navigation System features a six-inch color display that has picture-in-picture capability, so the driver can see the "big picture" map displayed simultaneously with detailed turning instruction. The system needs updating when you're out of your normal commuting range, but not to worry. When visiting far from home, or traveling cross-country, simply stop by an Acura dealership in the area and have a computer disc installed to keep your navigational needs current.