Display panel A and E Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all f ive seating
positions. The f ront seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.The lap and shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page f or how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, press the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals, and you
will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your seat
belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position without f astening
your belt, a beeper will sound and
the indicator will flash. If you do not
f asten your seat belt bef ore the
beeper stops, the indicator will stop
f lashing but remain on. 16
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Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .67
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Controls Near Steering Wheel .82
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .83
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Turn Signal and Headlights .84
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Fog Lights .85
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Instrument Panel Brightness .85
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Automatic Lighting Off .86
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Hazard Warning Button .86
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Rear Window Def ogger .87
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .88
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Keys .89
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Ignition Switch .90
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Immobilizer System .91
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Door Locks .92
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Trunk .93
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Emergency Trunk Opener .94
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Childproof Door Locks .94
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Remote Transmitter .95
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Seats .98
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .100 ...........................................
Mirrors .101
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Seat Heaters .106
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Power Windows .107
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Moonroof .110
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Clock .112
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Parking Brake .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Interior Convenience Items .114
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Beverage Holders .115
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Glove Box .116
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Console Compartment .116
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Front Door Pockets .117
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.62)
(P.60)
(P.61) (P.63)
(P.62) (P.62)(P.63)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.64)
(P.64)
(P.64)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.65)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P.63) LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.65)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.60,256) (P.60,256) (P.62,202)(P.61,201)
(P.60,257)(P.67)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals, and you
will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a chime will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
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2.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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Canada
U.S.

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are extremely low on
pressure. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. The multi-inf ormation
display will show you which tire has
lost the pressure and how much
pressure it has lost (see page ).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. You will
also see ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. With this indicator on, the
low tire pressure indicator will not
come on, and the tire pressure
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display will not be displayed.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost the pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and Trunk Open
Fasten Seat Belt
Release Parking Brake
Odometer
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e Maintenance Messages
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)
Here is a list of the messages you
can see. The f ollowing pages give
you more inf ormation on these
messages.
Tighten Fuel Cap With the multi-information display
and the two buttons next to it, you
can also customize these vehicle
control settings to your liking.Language Selection (Canada only) HandsFree Link
Keyless Memory Settings
Trip Computer
Tire Pressure
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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SELECT/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO
BUTTON
TMTM

When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the key, the
display shows ‘‘DRIVER 1
DETECTED’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2
DETECTED’’, depending on which
remote transmitter was used last.
(The driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is determined by
the transmitter.)If you use the remote transmitter to
unlock the driver’s door, the display
shows ‘‘DRIVER
1DETECTED’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2DETECTED’’ depending
on which transmitter you use, and
the driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
transmitter (see page ).
If the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly, the display reminds you to
close the open trunk or the door(s)
bef ore you start driving. In addition to the seat belt reminder
in the instrument panel, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows ‘‘FASTEN
SEAT BELT’’ f or about 6 seconds if
you do not f asten your seat belt
while driving. This message repeats
if you ignore it and do not wear your
seat belt while the vehicle is moving.
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Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and T runk OpenFasten Seat Belt
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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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

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.
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Clock Parking Brake
Clock, Parking Brake
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 87 can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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