audio Acura TL 2010 Owner's Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators ,
gauges ,
multi-inf ormation display ,
dashboard ,
and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
climate control
,
audio ,
steering wheel ,
security ,
cruise control ,
HomeLink,and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .61
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Features .
215
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Bef ore Driving .443
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Driving .459
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .545
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T echnical Inf ormation .575
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .593
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .597
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Maintenance .495
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-TK4-6100
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2010 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
2010 TL

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Features
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance Driving Bef ore Driving
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 63)
(P. 75)
(P.77)
(P.9 ,26)
(P. 162)
(P.164)
(P. 146)
(P.148)
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.9
,26)
(P. 139)
(P. 198)
(P.445)
(P. 447)
(P.254, 263,340,350) AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.
371)
(P.207) (P.
468)
(P.
202)
(P. 385)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION(P.465 )
A/T model with navigation system is shown. PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
207) (P.
225 )
(P. 373)
(P. 378)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
216)
CLOCK
COMPASS AUDIO
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Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual. If equipped
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CENTER DISPLAY
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HORN NAVIGATION DISPLAY
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
133, 137) (P.
131)
(P.34)
(P. 139)
(P. 178 )
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(P. 132) (P.
139/ 163)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 137)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 370)
(P. 485)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS(P.140)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.
388) (P.
196) (P.
382 )
SELECTOR KNOB (P.
226)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.
273) (P.
406 )
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM (P.
191)
KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
(P.
217, 274)
(P. 473)
: Models with keyless accesssystem
IGNITION SWITCH (P.
145)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 78)
A/T model with navigation system is shown.
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2 2
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Control L ocations
62
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAYMIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
MOONROOF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.
63)
(P. 75)
(P.77)
(P. 162)
(P.164)
(P. 146)
(P.148) (P.
139)
AUDIO
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
198)
(P. 445)
(P. 447)
(P.207)
(P.
385)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
A/T model with navigation system is shown. MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.
465 )
(P.
468)
(P. 207)
CLOCK
COMPASS (P.
378)
(P.
373)
(P.
225 )
(P. 216)
(P.
202)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
196)
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 254,263,340,350)
(P.371)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual.
1:
2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
130
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONSHORN
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOTENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
(P. 137)
(P.
133, 137)
(P. 132)
(P.140) (P.
78) (P.
131)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. (P.
485)
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
(P. 388, 406)
(P.382) (P.
191)(P.
196)
NAVIGATION DISPLAY
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.
139)
CENTER DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 139, 163)
INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P. 226) (P.
273 )
(P.
217, 274)
(P.
34) (P.
178 )
(P.
473 )
(P. 370)
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1
3 3
3 2
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µ
µ
µ
µ If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. The shif t lever must
also be in Park. Go to page f or inf ormation on
the engine start/stop button.
179
On models without keyless access
system
On models with keyless access system
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
145
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When you unlock the driver’s door
with your remote transmitter, each
remote transmitter activates the
customized settings related to that
remote.When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote, the
driver’s seat (except power lumbar)
and outside mirrors move to the
positions stored in memory. An
indicator on one of the driving
position memory buttons on the
driver’s door also comes on.
You will also see the ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used.
Driving position memory
(see page ). Customized settings
(see page ).
Here are the settings activated with
the remote: The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
Audio system settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ). 164
97
226 216
Remote Transmitter
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
154
Driver 1 Driver 2
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote:Driving position memory
(see page ).
Audio system settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isshownontheback
of each remote. Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system
manual).Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Keyless memory settings
(see page ).
164
97
273
217
K eyless Memory Settings
K eyless A ccess System
Remot e Care
176
DRIVER’S ID
TM
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CONT INUED
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission
179
: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button comes on green.
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
ON
Indicator in the button remains green when
the engine is not running.
(If the engine is running,this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
: Press the engine start/stop buttonwithout pressing the clutch pedal.
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