Acura TL 2006 Manual Online

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The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors (see page ). Select
how long it takes f or the interior
lights to f ade out (in seconds) f rom
5S, 15S, or 30S, and enter your
selection by moving the pointer with
the side of the INFO button. To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls.
You can receive or make phone-calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your cell
phone.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
HandsFreeL ink
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On Canadian models only
You can switch the language of the
multi-inf ormation display between
French and English.
When the multi-information display
is in the ‘‘LANGUAGE
SELECTION’’ mode (screen shown
above), press the Select/Reset
button. The display will change to
the selection screen.Select the desired language, French
or English, by pressing the side of
the INFO button, and enter your
selection by pressing the Select/
Reset button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Language Selection
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Î
ÎTo use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HORN
MIRROR CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTREMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.84)
(P.85)
(P.203)
(P.101) (P.88)(P.150) (P.160)
(P.83)
(P.86)
(P.106) (P.153) (P.87)
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h). The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
MIST
OFF
INT LO
HI
Windshield Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
The rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls the lights.
Turning this switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the parking lights,
taillights, instrument panel lights,
side-marker lights, and rear license
plate lights. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the key removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door. To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
Headlights on
Fog lights of f (U.S. models)
Fog lights on (U.S. models)
High beams
Flashhighbeams The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch of f orposition, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
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Canadian models only
Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
Adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel by pressing the
or side of the adjustment button.
Press to increase the brightness
and to decrease it. You can adjust
the brightness with the headlight
switch on or of f .
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
The level of brightness is shown on
the multi-information display while
you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting.To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Pressing the MAX
button will bring it to the maximum
level.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
navigation system, the navigation
system screen will also go to f ull
brightness. This is most usef ul when
using the headlights during daylight
hours.
U.S. models only
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAX BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
You can change this 15 second timer
to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page ).The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position, remove the key, open, then
close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
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Automatic Lighting Of f , Hazard Warning Button
Automatic L ighting Of f Feature
Hazard Warning Button
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The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Theindicatorinthe
button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
To adjust the steering wheel: Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position, making sure the wheel
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicators. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the driver’s door lock.
You can keep the trunk pass-through
cover and the glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your key. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only an Acura-approved key blank.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them. Protect the key f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart. These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Keys
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)VALET
KEY
(GRAY)