key Acura TL 2011 Owner's Manual

The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues f or 2 minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
You can also turn off an activated
system by grabbing either f ront door
handle while carrying the keyless
access remote to unlock the door.
To enter the clock setting, turn
the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’
then press the knob. The display
will return to the menu item
display.
Press either the RETURN or
SETUPbuttontogobacktothe
normal display.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, master door lock
switch, or remote transmitter
(keyless access remote on models
with keyless access system). The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
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On models with keyless access system
Security System
Setting the Clock, Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T model is shown.
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With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk is
opened with the trunk release button
on the driver’s door, the trunk
release handle behind the trunk
pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.
Use the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote to quickly
check that the hood, the trunk, and
all doors are closed. Push the lock
button twice within 5 seconds.
There should be an audible
confirmation beep. The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and check the
indicators on the multi-information
display. Close any door or the trunk
indicated on the display. Check the
hood visually since it is not part of
the display, and shut it if necessary.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
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 pagesand .
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote), the hood, or
the trunk will cause the alarm to
activate. It will also activate if the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
You can also set the security system
by pressing the lock button on either
f ront door handle while carrying the
keyless access remote.
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Security System
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Features
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‘‘Change Language’’‘‘Hands Free Help’’
‘‘System
Set up’’
‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’ ‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
: Canadian models (See page
402)
Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system
Change your security passcode (See page 403)
Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
(See page 403)
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle (See page403)
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 404)
Change language from English to French (See page404)
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page390)
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command (See page 390)
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You can make calls using any phone
number or a name in the HFL
phonebook. You can also redial the
last number called.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’ 1.
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Making a Call
Call DialCall Dial
Call Dial
Redial
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TomakeacallusinganameintheHFL phonebook: T o make a call using a phone
number:
To redial the last numbercalled by HFL:
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How to Use HFL
Features
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Pair your phone to the system.Delete a previously paired phone.
Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone. Create a user name for a paired phone.
Create a PIN number for a paired phone. Delete a user name and settings for a paired phone.
Setup
Bluetooth Phone
Search for next
phone
Cellular
Phone Pass-Key
Pair Phone
Delete Phone
Name
Delete PIN
Edit User Set a ‘‘fixed’’ or ‘‘random’’ pass-key code for phone pairing.
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON
(see page
178).
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. Phone
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To pair a cell phone:On U.S. modelsOn Canadian models
Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’
f rom the Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Pair Phone.’’
HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key
that you will need to input on your
phone. When your phone prompts you,
input the 4-digit pass-key. Put your cell phone in ‘‘Discovery’’
or ‘‘Search’’ mode, and search f or
a Bluetooth device.
You will receive a notification to
set up an AcuraLink
connection.
If you want to do this, please see
page , or select ‘‘Setup Later.’’
You will receive a notif ication on
the screen and your phone if
pairing is successf ul.
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Set up Bluet oot h Phone
Features
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Example
U.S. model is shown.
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To create your own pass-key, select
‘‘Fixed’’ and f ollow steps 3 and 4.Delete the current pass-key.
Enter a new pass-key, and select
‘‘OK.’’
Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’
f rom the Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Pass-key.’’
The def ault pass-key ‘‘0000’’
is used until you change the setting.
For a randomly generated pass-key
each time you pair a phone, select
‘‘Random.’’
Up to six phones can be paired.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL. You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
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To change the pass-key setting:
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Phone pairing tips
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NOTE:
Example
Push the selector to left to delete.
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the Super
Handling-All Wheel Drive
(SH-AWD
) system, vehicle stability
assist (VSA
), aka electronic
stability control (ESC), system, and
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). ........................
Preparing to Drive .460
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless .....................
Access System) .461
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless .....................
Access System) .463
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Manual Transmission . 465
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Automatic Transmission . 468
Driving with the Paddle .......................................
Shif ters .473
Super Handling-All Wheel ...
Drive (SH-AWD
) System . 478
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Parking .480
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Braking System .481
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 482
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 484
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Hill Start Assist .486
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .488
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Towing a Trailer .493
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Towing Your Vehicle . 493
Driving
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: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 before
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.
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4.
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System)
Driving
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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 . 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.
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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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