light Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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ÎTo use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual. If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
INTERFACE DIALKEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH
(P.
139, 143)
(P. 143)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P.
401) (P.
197)
(P.
184)
(P.
499)
(P. 525) PHONE BUTTON (P.
424)
(P. 138)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.
34)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 511)
(P. 407)
(P.151)
(P.79)
SELECTOR KNOB (P.
236)
(P.
285) (P.
425)
(P.
137)
(P.145/ 169)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P.
202)
(P.204)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF
BUTTON
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P. 146)
HORN HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.
145)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 387)
A/T model is shown. : Models with keyless access
system
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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 ............................
Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 64
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Gauges .76
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Fuel Gauge .76
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Temperature Gauge . 77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 78
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 139
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .141
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Fog Lights .143
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
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Hazard Warning Button . 145
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 146
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Keys and Locks .147
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Immobilizer System .149
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152
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Childproof Door Locks . 153
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Trunk .154
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 156.....................
Remote Transmitter .157
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Seats .161
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 166
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Mirrors .167
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .170
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keyless Access Remote . 179
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183
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Seat Heaters .202
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Seat Heaters and Ventilations . 204
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Power Windows .206
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Moonroof .210
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Parking Brake .212
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Interior Convenience Items . 213
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Beverage Holders .214
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Accessory Power Sockets . 215
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Glove Box .216
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Console Compartment . 216
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Vanity Mirror .217
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Sun Visor .217
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Center Pocket .218
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Sunglasses Holder .218
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Coat Hook .219
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Interior Lights .220
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 INDICATOR
PARKING 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
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.
73)
(P. 68)
(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 (P.
72)
(P. 71)
A/T model is shown. (P.
71)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) INDICATOR
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P.68)
(P.
71)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.74)
(P.75)
(P.
65, 596)
(P. 64, 595)
(P. 64, 597)
(P.65, 598)
(P.
78)
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ÎThe lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go of f af ter driving a
short distance. If it does not go of f ,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer. If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering system caused by
overheating. This may also happen if
you hold the steering wheel on the
f ull lef t or right position f or a while.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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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
information, see
page s 184 and 187.
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position, without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. Reminder
beeps will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This indicator comes on red if
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the trunk is not closed tightly (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Door/Trunk Open
Indicator
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andy door or the trunk lid is not
closed tightly.
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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) and ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more
information, see pages 184 and 187.
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This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition/power mode. Fuel Gauge
Gauges
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SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE TACHOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
U.S. model with automatic transmission is shown. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Depending on how low the battery’s
state of charge dropped and how
long it remained low, these
messages may occur f requently. It
may take a number of trips to
sufficiently recharge the battery and
the messages to no longer appear.
IGN ON (II) Immediately turn
of f all electrical devices (interior
lights, air conditioning, audio, heated
seats, etc.). Try not to operate other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Driving the
vehicle will recharge the battery. If
the message continues to display
while driving, see your dealer.IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
Follow the message and turn of f
all electrical devices. Driving the
vehicle will recharge the battery,
however the vehicle may not start. If
it does not start, see jump starting
(see page ), or contact your
dealer.
Whenthebattery’sstateof chargeis
low, the vehicle’s battery
management system triggers one of
the f ollowing ‘‘BATTERY CHARGE
LOW’’ messages if the ignition
switch/power mode is on or of f .
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CONT INUED
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Battery Charge Low
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ÎModels 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
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184 and 187.
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LOW
MIN
OFF
MET ER SET UP
(P.101)
POSITION SETUP
(P.112) LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET
WITH REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME
RESET
ADJUST
ALARM VOLUME
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
MEMORY POSIT ION LINK
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three
levels.
Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens.
Changes the driver’s seat and the outside mirror
positions to a stored setting. 103
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ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
TRIP B
HIGH
MID
LOW
MAX
HIGH
MID
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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2 :Default setting
Only on models with keyless access system
Group Setup
Menu Item Description Page
Setting Option
2 1
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1 1
1
1
1
1
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Description
Menu Item
CONT INUED
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
Changes which doors unlock when you use the
remote or grab the driver’s door handle.
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors by grabbing or touching the
sensor/pushing the button on the driver’s door
handle.
Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors by grabbing or touching the sensor/
pushing the button on the driver’s door handle.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP
(P.115)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.120)
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121
122
123
60 sec
0sec
LOW
MIN
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
30 sec
15 sec
MAX
HIGH
MID
1
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2 : Default setting
Only on models with keyless access system
2 1
1
1
1
1
1
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Description
Menu Item Page
Group Setup Setting Option
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote on the first
push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
127
128
130
131
133
134
DOOR SETUP
(P.125)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.134) OFF
WITH VEH SPD
SHIFT FROM P (A/T only)
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
With SHIFT to P (A/T only)
ALL DOORS With
SHIFT to P (A/T only)
DRIVER DOOR With IGN OFF
ALL DOORS With IGN OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
CANCEL
SET
Default setting
1 :
2 :
3 :Default setting for automatic transmission
Default setting for manual transmission
1
2
1
1 1
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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