lock Acura TL 2012 Advanced Technology Guide
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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote
within operating range.
Press
the door lock button on
either front door handle.
Grab either one of the front door
handles.
O p e n i n g t h e T r u n k
Press the trunk release button
under the spoiler.
E n g i n e S t a r t \b S t o p B u t t o n
Press and hold the brake pedal*\b
then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
* For manual transmissions\b press
and hold the clutch.
S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
Shiftto Park*\b then pressthe
ENGINE START/STOP button.
T u r n i n g t h e e n g i n e o f f
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once (without pressing
the brake pedal).
Use audio\b power sockets\b etc.\b
without turning the engine on.
A c c e s s o r y M o d e
* For manual transmissions\b
apply
the emergency brake.
L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r sM a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure
SH AWD*(Super Handling All Wheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti lock Brake System)EPS(Electronic Power Steering System)
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSAOFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE CONTROLon
CRUISE MAINon
High beamson
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
*if equipped
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C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MID
Door/trunk open:
\flose door or trunkLow tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
BSI*(Blind Spot Information System)Keyless Access System*
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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires has significantly low pressure.Toggle
to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.
H o w I t W o r k s
W h a t t o D o
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s)\b if necessary\b
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
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If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” message appears on the MID\b showing which tire(s) have low pressure.
2. Check the MID:
• If you have the correct remote\b the driver ID that appears first onthe MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.
Go to step 3.
• If the numbers do not match\b follow these simple instructions:
Turn the vehicle off.
Press the unlock button on your remote.
Turn the vehicle on again\b and checkthe MID. The driver ID
that appears first on the MID should now match the number
on the back of your remote.
C U S T O M I Z E D S E T T I N G S
Each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of
programmable audio\b climate\b driving position memory\b and customized
settings (MID).
1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by turning the vehicle on.
C h e c k i n g t h e R e m o t e
3. Once you have the correct remote\b you can begin to program yoursettings.
Tech/Advance model shown
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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s
S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g s
Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.
1.
Turn the vehicle on.
2.Store your desired stations on
the preset buttons and adjust
your preferred audio sound
levels (BASS\b TREBLE\b etc.).
3. Set your preferred climate
control settings (fan speed\b
temperature\b etc.).
4. Once you turn the car off\b your preferred settings are
saved and activated by the
corresponding remote (1 or 2).
D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )
3. Press and hold the SET button
until you hear a beep\b then
release.
2. Adjust your preferred seat and
outside mirror settings.
4. Press and hold the memory
button # corresponding to the
remote (1 or 2) you are using
until you hear two beeps.
Tech/Advance model shown
Note: A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote
(1 or 2). Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with
the remote and enter the vehicle.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHANGE SETTINGS.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “ALL DOORS With
SHIFT TO P.”
5. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Five groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup\b
Position Setup\b Keyless Access Setup (if equipped)\b Lighting Setup\b and
Door Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
Presseither Info button to toggle
to the “Customize Settings”
display\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
P r o g r a m m i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See “Customize Settings” in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings\b
2. Select “DOOR SETUP.”
1.Turn the vehicle on. Shiftinto
Park (P)\b or set the parking brake
for manual transmission vehicles\b
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