key Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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Features
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Add New PhoneConnect
Disconnect Delete
Store Voice Tag Delete
Speed Dial Store
Speed Dial
Delete Voice Tag Pass-key
Connection
Phone Setup
Edit
Speed Dial
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Cellular
Phone Connect a paired phone to the system
Disconnect a paired phone from the system
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number Pair a phone to the system
Delete a previously paired phone
Delete a previously stored speed dial number(see page
436).
(see page 435).
(see page
432).
(see page 436).
Create a Pass-key number for a paired phone (see page 435).
(see page 444).
(see page 443).
(see page 443).
Select a number from the Call History, Phone Book, or manual
entry to store as a speed dial number (see page
442).
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Auto Answer
Auto Transfer
Phone Setup
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. Voice commands can be used for all above options. Edit Phone
Name/PIN
Cellular
Phone
Clear CellularPhone
Information (see page
439).
(see page 439).
Create a phone name/PIN number for a paired phone
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle
Set incoming calls to be automatically answered
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys
(see page
437).
(see page 439).
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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.
You will receive a notif ication on
the screen and your phone if
pairing is successf ul.
If your phone doesn’t appear on
the list, select ‘‘Phone not f ound?’’
and search f or Bluetooth devices
using your phone. From your
phone, select ‘‘HandsFreeLink.’’ If your phone is f ound, it is
displayed on the screen. Select it
and press ENTER.
You will receive a notification to set
up an AcuraLink
connection. If you
want to do this, please see page ,
or select ‘‘Setup Later.’’
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4. 6.
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To delete a paired phone:
To change the pass-key setting:
Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Delete.’’
Select the phone you want to
delete. The Bluetooth icon shows
you the currently linked phone.
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.’’
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.’’ Select ‘‘Pass-key.’’ Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
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NOTE:
TRASH ICON
BLUETOOTH ICON
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, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
), aka
electronic stability control (ESC),
system, the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), and the blind spot
inf ormation system (BSI). ........................
Preparing to Drive .486
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless .....................
Access System) .487
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless .....................
Access System) .489
...................
Manual Transmission . 491
..............
Automatic Transmission . 494
Driving with the Paddle .......................................
Shif ters .499
Super Handling-All Wheel ...
Drive (SH-AWD
) System . 504
...........................................
Parking .506
.............................
Braking System .507
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 508
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 510
.........................
Hill Start Assist .512
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .514
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) .519
...........................
Towing a Trailer .528
...................
Towing Your Vehicle . 528
Driving
Driving
485
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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:
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. 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. The starter
motor runs until the engine starts
or a maximum of 10 25 seconds
depending on engine coolant
temperature.
If the engine does not start, wait
at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
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2.
3. 4.
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System)
Driving
487
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.
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 . 149
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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)
488
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The keyless access remote battery
becomes weak or dead. The keyless access remote system
main switch is of f .
In either of the f ollowing cases, you
should insert the keyless access
remote into the keyless remote slot.
For more inf ormation, see pages
and .
Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you have
your keyless access remote and push
the engine start/stop button while
depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or
clutch pedal (M/T), this f eature
keeps the engine’s starter motor
running until the engine starts.
Follow these instructions to start the
engine:
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The power mode f rom ON to
START does not f unction unless
the clutch pedal is pressed. In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push and release the engine
start/stop button. You do not need
to hold the engine start/stop
button to start the engine. The
starter motor runs until the engine
starts or a maximum of 10 25
seconds depending on engine
coolant temperature.If the engine does not start, wait
at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
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3. 4.
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Automatic transmission:
Manual transmission:
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
Driving
489
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded keyless access remote (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. 149
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If you cannot start the engine using
the normal engine start procedure,
do the f ollowing:Set the parking brake.
If there is a problem with the
starting system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display with the power mode ON.
You will also see this message when
the auto control mode of the starting
system has a problem. Do not f ollow this procedure unless
it is a case of emergency. Even if you
can start the engine using this
method, the system may have a
malf unction. Contact your dealer as
soon as possible.Press and hold the engine start/
stop button f or about 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal
(automatic) or the clutch pedal
(manual). Press the engine start/stop button
to turn on the ACCESSORY mode. Put the shif t lever into Park.
If this message is on, you should
press and hold the engine start/stop
button until the engine starts. The
engine start/stop button may need to
be held several seconds bef ore the
starter motor runs. The starter
motor can be run up to 15 seconds.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to select the power mode. For
more information, see page . 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.
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2.
3.
4.
184
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
Emergency Engine Start
Check Starting System Message
490
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These indicators between the
tachometer and speedometer show
which position the shif t lever is in.Using a paddle shif t mode, the gear
position indicator shows you the
selected gear number (see page
).
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission. If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D’’ indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
499
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Automatic Transmission
494
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR on
PADDLE SHIFT MODE
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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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