seat memory Acura TL 2004 Owner's Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .50
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 52
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Gauges .57
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Temperature Gauge . 57
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Fuel Gauge .57
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 58
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Controls Near Steering Wheel . 72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
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Fog Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Automatic Lighting Off . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Immobilizer System .81
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Door Locks .82
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Remote Transmitter .85
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Seats .90
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 90.............................................
Mirrors .91
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Moonroof .100
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Clock .103
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Parking Brake .103
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Interior Lights .104
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Interior Convenience Items . 105
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Beverage Holder .106
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Glove Box .107
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Console Compartment . 107
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Front Door Pocket . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols49

The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages. Some of
the messages help you operate your
vehiclemorecomfortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
Here is a list of the messages you
can see. The f ollowing pages give
you more inf ormation on these
messages.Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and Trunk Open
Fasten Seat Belt
Release Parking Brake
Check Fuel Cap
Odometer
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e Maintenance Messages
Trip Computer
Keyless Memory Settings
HandsFree Link
Language Selection (Canada only)
With the multi-information display
and the two buttons next to it, you
can also customize these vehicle
control settings to your liking. Auto door lock conditions
Auto door unlock conditions
Whenever unlocking (driver’s
door, or all doors)
Keyless lock acknowledgment
conditions
Security relock timer
Headlight auto of f timer
Interior light dimming time
To customize these control settings,
see page .
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Level (Canada only) 66
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols58
SELECT/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO
BUTTON
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TM

The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
You can turn of f this driving position
memory activation. Press and hold
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at
thesametime.TheLEDinthe
remote transmitter will blink twice.
Then release the buttons. Doing this
also cancels the keyless memory
settings f or that remote and restores
the default settings.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
for 1 second to indicate the feature
has been turned on.Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your Acura
dealer.
Each remote transmitter also
activates the Driving Position
Memory System and changes the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote (see page ). When
you open the driver’s door af ter
unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep.
The driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
memory location. You will hear two beeps when the movement is
completed.
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Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionRemote Transmitter Care
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With Driver 1 With Driver 2

Your Acura has a memory f eature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Two seat and outside mirror
positions, can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).Press and release the MEMO
buttononthecontrolpanel.You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ). Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
You cannot add a new driving
position in the memory unless the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
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2.
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CONT INUED
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
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MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS

Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button. To select a memorized position, do
this:
Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button. The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps, and the indicator will
remain on.
You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
Reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
1.
2.
Notes f or vehicles with M/T
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Selecting a Memorized Position
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MEMORY BUTTONS

To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
Adjust the outside mirrors. Shif t out of Park. Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols95

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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .205
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When to .195
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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Charging System Indicator . 52,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .43
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Child Seats .36
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Inf ants .34
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Large Children .42
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LATCH .38
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .35
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Tethers .41
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .218
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Seat Belts .218
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock .103
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CO in the Exhaust .46
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Compact Spare .230
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Console Compartment . 107
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Consumer Inf ormation . 265.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .167
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .260
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Cup Holders .106
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
Daytime Running Light ...................................
Indicator .55
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Def rosting the Windows . 114
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Dimensions .256
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Dimming the Headlights . 74Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .167
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disc Changer .129
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 135
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Disposal of Used Oil .206
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .60
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 258
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .175
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Economy .168
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .93
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 238
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Brake System Indicator . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 231
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Charging System Indicator . 242
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