brake Acura TL 2011 Owner's Manual

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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
If equipped
: SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.
68)
(P.73)
(P. 68)
(P.74) (P.
69) (P.
72)
(P.
72)
(P.
67)(P.
73)
(P.
65)
(P.
70)
(P.
71)
(P.
67) (P.
66)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.
72)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
INDICATOR (P.
72)
(P. 71)
A/T model is shown. (P.
77)
(P. 71)
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P.
71)
(P.
65, 561)
(P. 64, 561)
(P. 64, 562)
(P.65, 563)
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If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key, on models with keyless
access system, if an appropriate
keyless access remote is used. If it is
not a properly coded key or keyless
access remote, the indicator will
blink, and the engine’s f uel system
will be disabled (see page ). 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 . This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging
Immobilizer Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It may also come on brief ly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) 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), and
START Mode is the equivalent
of START (III). For more
information, see pages
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If this indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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563
Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It may also come on brief ly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA or Hill Start
Assist (on SH-AWD models only)
system. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ or
‘‘CHECK HILL START ASSIST
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving
ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
For more information, see page
.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned of f
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.
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), and
START Mode is the equivalent
of START (III). For more
information, see pages .
If the VSA indicator illuminates,
hill start assist will not be working.
Without hill start assist, the
vehicle will roll downhill
immediately when you release the
brakeonanincline.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It may also come on brief ly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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484 484
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual). If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO
CHANGE SETTINGS’’ (manual)
message and you cannot change the
settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure the driver’s door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
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 and
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen. :
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K eyless Memory Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the
procedure again. There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TOP
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to Park with
the brake pedal depressed. ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF All
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
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). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand .
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFF
The driver’s door unlocks when you
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P
All the doors unlock when you move
the shift lever to Park with the brake
pedal depressed. 181
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A/T model is shown.
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SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and . With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
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 .
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights on
reminder beeper.
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181
Headlights
Daytime Running L ights
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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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Driving Position Memory System
Selecting a Memorized Position
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized positions. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps, and the indicator will
remain on.
To change the ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page
. Press any button on the driver’s
door: SET, memory button 1 or 2.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete. Adjust the outside mirrors.
Shif t out of Park (automatic).
Release the parking brake
(manual).
On vehicles with manual transmission
Driving Position Memory System
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