climate control Acura TL 2008 Owner's Manual

2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
............................. i

A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................................................\
................................................ 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ......................\
.............................. 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column)
.......... 55
Features (
climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ®
,and other convenience items
) ........... 125
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...........................................\
........................... 235
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 251
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 277
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) .................................... 317
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 341
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 357
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 361
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCKS DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112)
(P.259)
(P.239)
(P.237) (P.9)
(P.107)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
CEILING CONSOLE
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9)
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.97)
(P.118) (P.189)
(P.115)
:
CEILING LIGHT
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.57)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.133)CLOCK
(P.116)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.256) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.126)
(P.65)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk lid open, airf low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY
POWER DOOR LOCKSCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112) (P.107)(P.126)
(P.133)
(P.259)
(P.256)
(P.239)
(P.237)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLECLOCK
(P.116)
CEILING CONSOLE
(P.97)
:
CEILING LIGHT
MOONROOF SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
(P.118)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS (P.189) (P.115)
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The climate control systems in your
vehicle provide a comfortable driving
environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .126
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Climate Control .131
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Audio System .133
Audio System (Models without
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Navigation System) .134
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .135
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .139
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Operating the Disc Changer .145
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Playing a Tape .152
Audio System (Models with ..............
Navigation System) .155
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Voice Control System .155
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .156
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .159
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Operating the Disc Changer .165
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Playing a Tape .173
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Disc Changer Error Messages .176
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Protecting Your Discs .177
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AM/FM Radio Reception .180
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Auxiliary Input Jack .182
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Remote Audio Controls .183
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Radio Thef t Protection .184
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Security System .185
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Cruise Control .186 HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
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AcuraLink .219
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Compass .230
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .233
Features
Features
125
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Ý When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
recirculated throughout the system.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
The driver’s side temperature and
passenger’s side temperature can be
set separately. Press either side’s
button to increase the temperature
of airf low. Press either side’s
button to decrease it. When you set
the temperature to its lower limit or
its upper limit, it will be displayed as
‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The A/C
ON indicator comes on in the display
when the A/C is on.
The climate control system in your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Press the button to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pressthe
button to decrease it.
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Voice Control System Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Temperature Control Buttons
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Fan Control Buttons
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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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
bef ore driving. 1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
On models with navigation system
CONT INUED
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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You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.Theclimatecontrolsystemhasa
temperature sensor next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensor or spill any liquid on it.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode
and starts to run at its lowest speed.
Press the button to make the
fan run faster.
Climat e Cont rol
Semi-automatic Operation
To Turn Everything Off
T emperature Sensor
132
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously until
the temperature display changes
(about 5 seconds). Verif y the zone f or your area on
the map on page .
Press the button to cycle the
count down, or the button to
cycle the count up. Once the
correct zone is displayed, continue
to step 4.
Press the OFF button to save the
zone selection.
To exit the zone setting mode,
either press the button and
button simultaneously f or
about 5 seconds, or press any
climate control button on either
side of the display other than the or button.
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
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On models without navigation system
Compass Operation
Compass Zone Selection
Compass
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in neutral (manual)
or Park (automatic), and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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