Acura TL 2004 Owner's Manual

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The master control panel also has
these f eatures:
To open either f ront
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes down all the way.
To stop the window f rom going all
the way down, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To close either f ront window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way up. To stop the window f rom
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly. To open or close either f ront window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly to the first
detent and hold it. The window will
stop when you release the switch.
The f ront passenger’s window switch
also has the AUTO f eature.
If either f ront window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s windows. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s windows
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. To cancel this
feature, push on the switch again to
getittopopup.KeeptheMAIN
switch of f when you have children in
the vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
The indicators inside the switches
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO
Auto Reverse
98

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or a f ront
window f use is removed, the AUTO
f unction could be disabled. If the
AUTO f unction is disabled, do the
f ollowing:The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) again
bef ore you can operate the windows.
Start the engine. Push down on
the f ront window switch until the
window is f ully open.
Pull back on the f ront window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by an Acura dealer. 1.
2.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols99

You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote transmitter.You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the key in the
driver’s door lock. Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows and
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To open: To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 15 seconds).
NOTE: If the windows and moonroof
stop bef ore the desired position,
repeat steps 2 and 3. To close the windows and
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 15 seconds). Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
moonroof , release the key. Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To close:
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s doors unlock, and all
f our windows and moonroof start
to open. To stop the windows and
moonroof , release the button.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again and hold it. If the
windows and the moonroof stop
bef ore the desired position, repeat
steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter. 1.
2.
3. 1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Power Windows, Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey
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UNLOCK BUTTON
Close Open

If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
To close the moonroof f ully, push
the switch firmly forward. The
moonroof automatically close all the
way. To stop the moonroof f rom
closing f ully, pull back the switch
brief ly.
Make sure everyone’s hands are
away f rom the moonroof bef ore
opening or closing it. To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull back or push f orward
the moonroof switch lightly and hold
it. The moonroof will stop when you
release the switch.
To tilt the moonroof , press straight
up on the center of the switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting f ully
open, press the switch a second time. To slide the moonroof open, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof automatically opens
all the way. To stop the moonroof
f rom opening f ully, push the switch
f orward brief ly.
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Auto Reverse
101
MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.

You can use the remote transmitter
or the key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to pagef or details.
The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either f ront door. You must then
turn the ignition to ON (II) for the
moonroof to operate.
100
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Operating the Moonroof with the
Remote Transmitter or the Key
102
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to reset the clock.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
The clock is set automatically. Change the hour by pressing and
holding the H button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing and
holding the M button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the R
button to set the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, the clock sets
f orward to the beginning of the next
hour.
52On models without Navigation SystemOn models with Navigation System
Clock, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Clock Parking Brake
103
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

The f ront ceiling light has a three-
position switch; ON, Door Activated,
and OFF.
Whenthe‘‘ ’’sideof theswitch
is pushed in, both f ront and rear
ceiling lights are ON all the time.
Whenthe‘‘ ’’sideispushedin,
the lights are of f all the time.When neither side is pushed in
(Door Activated), the lights come on
when you:
Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
After all doors are closed tightly,
both f ront and rear ceiling lights
f ade out in 5, 15, or 30 seconds
depending on your custom setting
(see page ). Both f ront and rear ceiling lights
work as individual map lights. To
turn a map light on or of f , press its
lens. You can use the f ront map
lights regardless of the position of
the f ront ceiling light switch.
With the f ront ceiling light switch in
the OFF position, the rear map lights
do not work, and the interior lights
do not come on when you open a
door.
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ight
104

Interior Convenience Item
Inst rument s and Cont rols105
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
FRONT DOOR POCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.The rear beverage holder is in the
rear seat armrest. Open the
beverage holder by pushing the f ront
of it, and pulling the holder all the
way out.
There are two accessory power
sockets. One is in the f ront of the
center console under the utility
pocket lid. The other is under the
armrest in the console compartment
storage area.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A ccessory Power Sockets
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
106

Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
lef t lever and lif t up the armrest.
The coin holder inside the console
compartment is removable. To
remove it, pull it up. The coin holder
canalsobestoredineitherfront
door pocket.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the right lever, and lif t the
armrest. To open the console
compartment storage area, pull up
on the lef t lever, and lif t the armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
107
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.