windshield wipers Acura TL 2010 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 64
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Gauges .75
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Fuel Gauge .75
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 77
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .130
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .131
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 133
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .135
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Daytime Running Lights . 136
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Fog Lights .137
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 137
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Hazard Warning Button . 139
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Rear Window Def ogger . 139
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 140
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Keys and Locks .141
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .145
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Door Locks .146
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Childproof Door Locks . 147..............................................
Trunk .148
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 150
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Remote Transmitter .151
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Seats .155
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
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Mirrors .161
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
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Keyless Access System . 167
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Keyless Access Remote . 173
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 177
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Seat Heaters .196
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Power Windows .198
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Moonroof .202
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Parking Brake .204
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Interior Convenience Items . 205
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Beverage Holders .206
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Accessory Power Sockets . 207
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Glove Box .208
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Console Compartment . 208
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Vanity Mirror .209
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Sun Visor .209
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Center Pocket .210
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Sunglasses Holder .210
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Coat Hook .211
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Interior Lights .211
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay ( position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The length of the wipe
interval is varied automatically
according to vehicle’s speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete a f ew more sweeps af ter
you release the lever.
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CONT INUED
MIST
OFF LO
HI
INT Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ADJUSTMENT RING
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When you activate the windshield
washer with the headlights turned
on, the headlight washer will be
activated under certain conditions.
For more inf ormation, see
sectioninthenextcolumn. The headlight washers use the same
f luid reservoir as the windshield
washers.
The headlight washers can be
operated at any time by pressing the
headlight washer button located next
to the steering wheel column. The
headlights must be turned on to use
this button. In addition, the headlight
washer will automatically turn on at
thefirsttimeyouturnonthe
windshield washers while the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. 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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Canadian SH-AWD models onlyHeadlight Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Headlight
Washers Canadian SH-A WD models only
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HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH
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Treadwear .581
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Trip Computer .82
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Trip Meter .81
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Trunk .148
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Emergency Opener . 150
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Opening the .148
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Open Indicator .71
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Open Monitor Indicator . 12
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Turn Signals .133
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .545
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 581
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Unleaded Gasoline .444
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 254,263,340,350
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 512
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Vanity Mirror .209
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 456
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Vehicle Dimensions .578 VEHICLE OFF Mode
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(Power Mode) .178
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 576
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 484
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VSA Of f Indicator . 68,484
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VSA Of f Switch .485
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VSA System Indicator . 68,484
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Vehicle Storage .544
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VIN .576
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Viscosity, Oil .510
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Voice Control System . 218,273
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages .595
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 514
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Operation .131
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Reserve Tank .514
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 140
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Alignment and Balance . 538..........................
Compact Spare .546
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Wrench, Nut .548
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .199
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Operating the Power . 198
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Rear, Def ogger .139
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .131
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Def roster .221
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Washers .131
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .532
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Operation .131
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Worn Tires .537
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 570
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XM
Radio .235, 287
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