ECO mode Acura TL 2009 Owner's Manual

Deleting Speed Dial Numbers
Press the INFO button, rotate the
dial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ and
press ENTER, or press the Talk
button and say ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Which cellular
phone item would you like to
select?’’
When storage of the Speed Dial
number is completed, the
f ollowing screen is displayed.
If you want to record a Voice Tag to
the stored Speed Dial number, rotate
the dial to select ‘‘Yes’’ and press
ENTER, or press the Talk button
and say ‘‘Yes.’’ See page . 1.
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HFL will say ‘‘Do you want to store
Voice tag Mike f or this number?’’
Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Yes’’ or
‘‘No’’ and press ENTER, or press the
Talk button and say ‘‘Yes.’’ When
you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the voice tag is
stored. You will see the voice tag
icon on the Speed Dial entry.The system will return to
step5if thevoicetagnameisnot
recognized.
If the voice tag name or similar-
sounding one is already stored, the
message ‘‘This voice tag already
exists. Please say a dif f erent name’’
will be displayed.
When the system can recognize
the voice tag, the following screen
is displayed.
Avoid using duplicate name
entries.
Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a name
entry.
HFL will be able to better
recognize multisyllabic name
entries (‘‘Peter’’ instead of ‘‘Pete’’),
or a longer name (‘‘John Smith’’
instead of ‘‘John’’).
Use a consistent, even tone and
reduce background noise when
storing names, as the HFL voice
recognition can be sensitive.
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HFL can store up to six phones,
with one phonebook f or each. The
Phonebook allows you to store up
to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone
numbers. The maximum names
and numbers to be stored varies
on the data size of each saved item.
Once they are stored, you can
then automatically dial any name
or number in the phonebook.Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit or call the
HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In
Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. You can see
your phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation. Press the INFO button, rotate the
dial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ and
press ENTER, or press the Talk
button and say ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Which cellular
phone item would you like to
select?’’
Pair your phone to HFL (see page
).Once HFL starts importing
f rom the phone, it does not accept
phone-related operations until the
process is f inished.
For saf ety purposes, only perf orm
this f unction while the vehicle is
stopped.
Hands-freecallsaremoreconvenient
if you import the phonebook f rom
your phone to HFL.
Move the interf ace selector down
to select the ‘‘Phone setup’’ screen, or press the Talk button and say
‘‘Phone setup.’’ HFL responds
‘‘Please select the phone setup
item.’’
Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Import
Cellular Phonebook’’ and press
ENTER, or press the Talk button
and say ‘‘Import Cellular
Phonebook.’’ HFL responds
‘‘Would you like to import Cellular
Phonebook?’’
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Setting Up the Cellular Phone
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Features
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When any indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the MID,
AcuraLink immediately notif ies you
with the message, ‘‘An indicator is on.
AcuraLink can help you decide what
to do.’’
When an indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the Multi-
Inf ormation Display (MID),
AcuraLink can provide inf ormation
about the cause of the indicator or
message and the recommended
action to address it. This helps you
handle the problem as it occurs,
preventing or limiting costly repairs.
The AcuraLink system cannot
determinesomemechanical
problems (such as squeaks or
rattles) that are not triggered by the
diagnostic indicator monitors.
For more inf ormation on the
instrument panel indicators, see page
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For this reason, it is important that
we retain your current phone
number. Please update your
inf ormation using My Acura at
If you do not want the inf ormation
right away, select the Check Later
option.
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The def ault setting is prompt. When
a diagnostic inf o message appears,
and you select the Check Now option,
the system will prompt you bef ore
connecting to the Acura server. If
you do not wish to connect at that
time, select No at the prompt, and
you will see the inf ormation f rom the
onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’
setting will remove the prompt when
you select the Check Now option and
will automatically connect to the
Acura server. This setting only
applies when you have a Bluetooth
enabled phone that is paired with the
HFLandyouhavecompletedthe
Phone-Data Connection setup.
To find more information on
Bluetooth
compatible and enabled
cell phones, visit or call
the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call 1-888-9-
ACURA-9.
www.acura.com/handsfree link
www.acura.ca As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy. An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page ).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Maintain proper tire inf lation
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs f or about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.6.
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Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System)
Driving
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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If there is a problem with the
starting system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON (II) position. You
will also see this message when the
auto control mode of the starting
system has a problem.If this message is on, the ignition
switchhastobeheldintheSTART
(III) position manually until the
engine starts. The ignition switch
canbeheldinthatpositionupto15
seconds.
Even though you may be able to
start the engine manually without
the auto control mode of the starting
system, have your vehicle inspected
by a dealer.
Check Starting System Message
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System)
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Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you have
your keyless access remote and push
the engine start/stop button while
depressing the brake pedal, this
f eature keeps the engine’s starter
motor running until the engine starts.
Follow these instructions to start the
engine:Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Apply the parking brake.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
If you hold the engine start/stop
button for more than 7 seconds,
the starter motor, depending on
the outside temperature, runs f or
about 10 to 25 seconds until the
engine starts.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push and release the engine
start/stop button. You do not need
to hold the engine start/stop
button to start the engine.
Depending on the outside
temperature, the starter motor
runs f or about 6 to 9 seconds until
the engine starts.
The keyless access remote system
main switch is of f . The keyless access remote battery
becomes weak or dead.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
In either of the f ollowing cases, you
should insert the keyless access
remote into the keyless remote slot.
For more inf ormation, see pages and . 6.
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Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded keyless access remote (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel system
is disabled. For more inf ormation, see
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If there is a problem with the
starting system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display with the power mode ON.You will also see this message when
the auto control mode of the starting
system has a problem.
If this message is on, you should
press and hold the engine start/stop
button until the engine starts. The
engine start/stop button can be
pressedupto15seconds.
Even though you may be able to
start the engine manually without
the auto control mode of the starting
system, have your vehicle inspected
by a dealer.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to select the power mode. For
more information, see page .
If you cannot start the engine using
the normal engine start procedure,
do the f ollowing:
Set the parking brake.
Put the shif t lever into Park.
Press the engine start/stop button
to turn on the ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine start/
stop button f or about 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal.
Do not f ollow this procedure unless
it is a case of emergency. Even if you
can start the engine using this
method, the system may have a
malf unction. Contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
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Emergency Engine Start
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altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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