instrument panel light Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTONCRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTREMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS HORN
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.84,85)
(P.85) (P.203)
(P.101) (P.88)(P.150) (P.160)(P.106)(P.153)
(P.87)
(P.86)
(P.83)
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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)

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ). This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls. If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page
f or inf ormation on f og light
operation.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It then
goes of f if you have inserted a
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 1.2 U.S. gal
(4.5
) of f uel remaining in the tank
bef ore the needle reaches E. There
is a small reserve of f uel remaining
in the tank when the needle does
reach E.
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U.S. models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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
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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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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
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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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