dashboard Acura TL 2008 User Guide

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To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position. Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time. The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights when it
senses low ambient light.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHT SENSOR
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To open the trunk, press the trunk
releasebuttonontheleftcornerof
the dashboard. To open the trunk
f rom the outside, press the trunk
release button on the remote
transmitter.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.If your vehicle’s battery goes dead or
is disconnected, you can open the
trunk f rom the rear seat by pulling
the trunk release handle. Reach the
handle through the trunk pass-
through.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
,page . To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk-release button
on the dashboard by turning off the
trunk main switch in the glove box,
locking the glove box, and locking
the trunk pass-through cover with
the master key.
If you need to give the key to
someone else, give them the valet
key.
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Monoxide Hazard
Trunk
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ON
OFF
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Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
In this case, you cannot turn the A/C
off.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control buttons.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system. Set the temperature to maximum.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
You can set the temperatures and
modes f or the driver’s side and the
passenger’s side separately when
this button is pressed (indicator on).
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, you can adjust both
sides to the same temperature and
mode with the driver’s side temperature control buttons and
mode control button.
When is selected, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
Thedriver’ssidemodeand
passenger’s side mode can be
selected separately when the dual
button is pressed. However, when is selected on the driver’s
side, mode selection on the
passenger’s side is not possible. The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control Button
Using the Heater
Ventilation
Dual Button
Features
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When the AUTO button on the
driver’s side is pressed, the
temperature control buttons on the
passenger’s side are disabled, and
the interior temperature is regulated
to the temperature set on the driver’s
side.WhentheAUTObuttononthe
passenger’s side is pressed,
temperature can be set on the driver’s
side and passenger’s side separately.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and
passenger. If the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator does not come on if
it was previously off.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel below each
vent. This sends more warm air to
the windshield def roster vents. Once
the windshield is clear, select f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
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Climat e Cont rol
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically
Using A utomatic Climate Control
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Features
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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, master door lock
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator next to the
driver’s door lock starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk is opened with the trunk
releasebuttononthedriver’sdoor,
thetrunkreleasehandlebehindthe
trunk pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and trunk open
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ) to see if the
doors and trunk are f ully closed.
Since it is not part of the monitor
display, manually check the hood.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause the
system to alarm. It also alarms if the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
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Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of the HFL.Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
Close the windows and the
moonroof . Give a voice command in a clear
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words or
numbers. If the system cannot
recognize your command because
of the background noise, speak
louder.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
Lower the A/C f an speed during
voice recognition operation.
Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
After pressing the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
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How to Use the HFL
A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent operation
of the HFL . Using Voice Control
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Features
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Put your f ingers between the f ront
edge of the hood and the f ront
grille to locate the hood latch
handle. Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lif t the hood.Lif t the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lif t it
uptherestof thewayandholdit
up.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative
emissions system, the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If
the f uel f ill cap was not already
tightened, turn the engine of f , and
check or retighten the f uel f ill cap
until it clicks at least once. The
MIL should go of f af ter several
days of normal driving once the
cap is tightened or replaced. If the
MIL does not go of f , have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer. For
more information, see page .
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Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
345
Tires
Alignment
Engine
Battery
Fuses
Lights 3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
12 V 21 W/2.2 CP
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 35 W (HID)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
235/45R17 93W
P235/45R17 93W 3°17’
1°00’
0°30’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 11.0 : 1
195.9 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
12 V
4CP
5W
2CP
5W
5W
3CP
21 CP
51 W (HB4)
21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
Capacity 12 V 72 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood 12 V
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Headlight
(High beam/Low beam)
DRL
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front Fog lights
Rear turn signal
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Map lights
T145/70R17 106M
T135/80R16 101M
See page336or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page335or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Summer tire
1:
2:
3:
All season tire Type S
Type S
:
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3
3
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Certif ication Label .342
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Chains, tires .312
Changing Oil
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How to .288
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When to .279
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Changing a Flat Tire .319
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Charging System Indicator .59,330
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .252
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Childproof Door Locks .98
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .49
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Child Seats .41
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Inf ants .38
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Large Children .48
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tethers .46
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Where Should a Child Sit? .34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .303
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Client Service Inf ormation .358
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Climate Control System .131
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Clock .116
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CO in the Exhaust .52
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Compact Spare tire .318 .........................................
Compass .230
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Console Compartment .121
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Consumer Inf ormation .358
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .290
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Checking .241
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Proper Solution .290
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Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
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Cruise Control Indicator .61
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Cruise Control Operation .186
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice .358
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .88
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Daytime Running Light Indicator .62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .360
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Def ogger, Rear Window .90
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Def rosting the Windows .130
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Dimensions .344 ...............
Dimming the Headlights .86
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .292
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Engine Oil .240
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Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .267
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Disc Changer .145,165
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Disc Changer Error Messages .176
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Disposal of Used Oil .289
Doors
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Monitor Indicator .11,68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .346
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .251
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Economy .242
Driving Position Memory
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System .108
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Economy, Fuel .242
Index
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