ignition Acura TL 2011 Service Manual

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Be caref ul when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out.
Separate the keypad from the
transmitter by pushing any button
f rom outside.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR1616
On models with keyless access
system, see page f or how to
replace the battery on the keyless
access remote.
To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Press and hold this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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2.
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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
TRUNK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter Care
152
NOTE:
KEYPAD
SCREW
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CONT INUED
See pages f or important saf etyinf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.
Driver’s seat only:
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The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver’s seat but
without any lumbar adjustment. Raises or lowers the seat.
Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the
equivalent of LOCK (0),
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and ON Mode is the equivalent
of ON (II). For more
information, see pages
Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down. Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
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Seats
Front Seat Power A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
155
Driver’s seat
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ÎBoth outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt f eature. When in
reverse, the selected mirror will
tilt down slightly to improve your
view as you parallel park. Shifting
out of reverse will return the
mirror to its original position.
To tilt the driver’s mirror, place
the selector switch in the left
position.
To tilt the passenger’s mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ).
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. With the ignition switch in the
ON (II) position, move the
selector switch to the L (driver’s
side), or R (passenger’s side). 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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2. 164
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Mirrors
162
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
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timer (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, or the power mode ON,
turn on the heaters by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters off.
Pressing this button also turns the
rear window def ogger on and of f . 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 .
If the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), the heated mirror
function will come on automatically
f or 10 minutes when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. 139
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Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
163
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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the vehicle is parked.
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Seat, except f or power lumbar, and
outside mirror positions can be
stored in separate memories. You
select a memorized position by
pushing the appropriate button or
using the appropriate remote
transmitter or the keyless access
remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).Press and release the SET button
on the control panel. You will hear
a beep. Immediately press and
hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps.
The indicator in the memory
button will come on. The current
positions of the driver’s seat and
outside mirrors are now stored.
Turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any 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 . 3.
1.
2.
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
164
MEMORY BUTTONS
SET BUTTON
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Fail to press a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjust the seat position.
To cancel the storing procedure
af ter pressing the SET button, do
any of the f ollowing:
Readjust the outside mirror
position. To select a memorized position, do
this:
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
Change the power mode out f rom
ON. Turn the ignition switch out from
the ON (II) position. Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park
(automatic).
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.
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On models with keyless access system
Driving Position Memory System
Selecting a Memorized Position
Inst rument s and Cont rols
165
MEMORY BUTTONS
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On models without keyless access system
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Always keep the remote and the
built-in key away from any magnetic
material.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your built-in key.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
UseonlyAcura-approvedkeyblanks.
Your vehicle has a keyless access
system. This system allows you to
operate the vehicle without an
ignition key. When you carry the
remote with you, you can lock/
unlock the door(s), unlock the trunk,
and start the engine.
When the vehicle battery is dead. When the remote battery is dead. A vehicle is being operated with a
transmitter nearby. The remote is covered by metal. You carry a cell phone, a laptop
computer, or other electrical
device near the remote. There is strong electrical current
nearby. Thebatteryof theremoteisweak.
The system may not work if: Each keyless access remote has a
built-in key. This key is used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the
power door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. You cannot start the engine
with this key.
Make sure the driver always carries
the remote/built-in key set.
Protect the remote and the built-in
key f rom direct sunlight, high
temperature, and high humidity.
Do not drop the remote or the
built-in key, and do not set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the remote and the built-in key
away f rom liquids. If they get wet,
dry them immediately with a sof t
cloth.
The built-in keys do not contain
batteries.On models with navigation system
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The keyless access system has f our
power modes: VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and
START.
This system uses the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to start and stop the engine. If
you are carrying the keyless access
remote, you can start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop
button with the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission)
depressed. You can also stop the
engine by pushing this button when
the vehicle is stopped. Each time you press the engine
start/stop button without pressing
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) while
carrying the keyless access remote,
the power mode switches between
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
ACCESSORY, and ON.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stop
button, while pressing the brake
pedal, with the shift lever in Park or
neutral position.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stopbutton, while pressing the clutch
pedal f ully, with the shif t lever in any
gear position.
To change the power mode without
turning on the engine, press the
engine start/stop button without
pressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission). The power
mode will be changed as shown on
the next page.
Automatic transmission:
Manual transmission:
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/
Stop ButtonSwit ching t he Power Modes Changing t he Power Mode wit houtSt art ing t he Engine
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Engine is turned of f and
power is shut down.
The steering wheel is
locked.
No electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Of fEngine is turned of f
and power is shut
down.
The steering wheel is
locked.
No electrical
components can be
used. Use this position to start
the engine.
The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Engine is turned of f .
Some electrical components
such as the audio system
and accessory power
sockets can be operated.
Indicator-Green
Engine is turned of f .
Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and
accessory power sockets
can be operated. Indicator-
Green (engine is turned off)
Of f (engine is running)
All electrical components
can be used.
Normal key position while
driving.
All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Of fThe mode
automatically returns
to ON after the
engine starts.
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) ACCESSORY
ON ST ART
Ignition Switch
Position
Power Mode LOCK (0)
ON (II)
ACCESSORY (I)
Without Keyless
Access System
With Keyless
Access System and
Engine Start/Stop
Button ST ART (III)
OFF
Green
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. 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 .
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters. :
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Seat Heaters
196
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
HEATERS
Passenger’s Seat
Driver’s Seat
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