glove box Acura TL 2009 User Guide

Interior Convenience Items
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENTSIDE POCKETSUN VISOR
VANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
REAR DOOR POCKET USB ADAPTER
CABLE
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETGLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR POCKET with BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CARGO HOOKS BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR
SEAT ARMRESTAUXILIARY INPUT JACK
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To open the console compartment,
push in on the lever and lif t the
armrest. To close, lower the armrest,
and push it down until it latches.
Make sure to slide back the tray
bef ore opening the console
compartment.
Open the glove box by pulling out
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key or the built-in key on
models with keyless access system.
The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.
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Console Compartment
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GLOVE BOX To lock
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk Console compartment
Center and side pockets
In addition, the trunk pass-through
allows you to carry longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
497
TRUNK SEAT-BACK
POCKETS CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
DOOR POCKETS
SIDE
POCKET
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Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Cargo hook buttons in the trunk can
be used to install a net f or securing
items.
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . 57
If equipped
Cargo Nets
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Cargo Hook Buttons
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
500
CARGO HOOK BUTTON
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Do you have your keyless access
system remote with you? The
vehicle will not start without the
remote within operating range.
The vehicle will not start without
the remote within operating range
and with the keyless access main
switch in the glove box turned on.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
If you are unable to stop the
engine normally while in the Park
position, see on page .
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on pages and .
600 606
184
505
503
On models with keyless access system
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency
Towing
Emergency Engine
Stop
Starting the
Engine
590
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Jacking up the Vehicle .584
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Jack, Tire .583
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Jump Starting .591
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .556
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) .392,420
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Hazard Warning Flashers .139
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Headlights .133
........................................
Aiming .556
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .135
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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High Beam Indicator .71 .......................
Reminder Chime .133
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Turning on .133
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Head Restraints .156
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High-Low Beam Switch .133
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .389
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Hood, Opening the .489
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Gasoline .486
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .73
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Gauge .75
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Octane Requirement .486
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Tank, Filling the .487
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Gas Station Procedures .487
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .76
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Fuel .75
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Speedometer .75
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Tachometer .75
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .507
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Glove Box .205 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .612
Ignition
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Keys .141
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Switch .145
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Timing Control System .624
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Immobilizer System .143
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators .64
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .66,521
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .65,597
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Charging System .65,595
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Cruise Control .72
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Fog Light .71
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High Beam .71
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Key (Immobilizer System) .65 ......................................
Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure .64,595
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Side Airbag Of f .33,67
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SRS .26,67
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
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VSA Activation .68
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VSA System .68
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .568
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Inside Mirror .161
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Inspection, Tire .571
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Instrument Panel Brightness .137
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Interior Lights .209
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Introduction .i
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Keys .141
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Built-In .142
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Keyless Access Remote .168,173
Keyless Access Remote System
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Entry Main Switch .187
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Keyless Access System .167
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Keyless Memory Setting .176 ..................................
Maintenance .533
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Minder .535
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Owner Maintenance Checks .543
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Saf ety .534
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64,596
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Memory, Driving Position .164
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Meters, Gauges .63,75
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .496
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Moonroof .199
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .77
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Label, Certif ication .612
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Lane Change, Signaling .133
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .16,21
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .556
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Indicator .63
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Parking .133
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Turn Signal .70,133
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .145
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Lockout Prevention .147
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .145
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Glove Box .205
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Power Door .146.........................................
Trunk .148
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Low Coolant Level .491
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .64,595
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .614
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .497
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Neutral Gear Position .509
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New Vehicle Break-in .486
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication .612
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .486
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Odometer .81
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Odometer, Trip .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .548
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Change, When to .544
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Checking Engine .490
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Pressure Indicator .64,595
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .547
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .145
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ON Mode (Power Mode) .178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .623
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Operating Range .168
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Outside Mirrors .161
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Outside Temperature .84
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Overheating, Engine .593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .543
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