window Acura TL 2010 Owner's Guide

The engine may not run, and some
malf unctions may occur, if the
remote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/Stop Button
Operating Range
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Make sure you know where the remote
is when you are inside the vehicle.
Remember that you can start the engine
when the remote is inside the vehicle.
Make sure you always carry the remote
with you.
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To open either f ront
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes down all the way.
To stop the window f rom going all
the way down, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To close either f ront window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way up. To stop the window f rom
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW
SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH INDICATOR
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If either f ront window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch.
When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. Use the main
switchwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To cancel
this feature, push on the switch
again. The switch will pop out and
the indicator will go of f .
The windows and the main switch
willoperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch
(set VEHICLE OFF mode on models
with keyless access system).
Opening either f ront door cancels
this function. Auto Reverse
Power Windows
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NOTE:
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You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the key in the
driver’s door lock.
To open:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
remaining doors unlock, and all
f our windows and the moonroof
start to open. To stop the windows
and moonroof , release the button.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote transmitter (the keyless
access remote on models with
keyless access system).
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
1. 2.
3.
1.
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter/K eyless Access
Remote
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey or the
Built-in key
Power Windows
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Close
CloseOpen
Open
Vehicle without
keyless access system
Vehicle with keyless access system
Vehicle without
keyless access
system
Vehicle with
keyless access
system
UNLOCK BUTTON
UNLOCK BUTTON
BUILT-IN KEY
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To close:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3. 1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
4.
Power Windows
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NOTE:
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To use a sun visor, pull it down. You
can also use a sun visor at the side
window. Remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
You can extend the sun visor f urther
by pulling it back.
To use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on
when you pull up the cover.
You can put small items in the
sliding tray located in the console
compartment lid. To use the tray,
push it in to open it, then slide out
f ully. Make sure to slide back the
tray f irmly until you hear a click
when not in use.
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Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Interior Convenience Items
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SUN VISOR
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Climate Control System
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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SWITCH
Models without navigation system
DRIVER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE AUTO
BUTTON
U.S. model is shown. DRIVER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
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Climate Control System
Features
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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DRIVER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON CENTER
DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON
Models with navigation system
U.S. model is shown.
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When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. 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. The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
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. When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature. This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display
(in the center display on models with
navigation system).
Press the button to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pressthe button to decrease it.
Recirculat ion But t on
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t onSemi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
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Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Thedriver’ssidemodeandthe
passenger’s side mode can be
selected separately. Use the
appropriate mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
This mode can only be selected f rom
the driver’s side, however the
passenger’s side controls can still
change the temperature. When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, the f an speed
automatically increases. You can also
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel on the side of each corner
vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings. Select to help clear the rear
window.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console, and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console.
Each time you press the mode
control button, the display shows the
mode selected.
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Rear Window Def ogger But t on
Windshield Def rost er But t on
Mode Cont rols
Climate Control System
Features
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