ECO mode Acura TL 2012 User Guide

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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.
This indicator has two f unctions:If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-inf ormation display and
determinethecause(seepage ).
If this indicator begins to f lash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
f lash f or a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more inf ormation, see
page .
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
inf ormation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
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ÎModels 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 is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more inf ormation, see page .
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.5 U.S. gal (9.6
)on
SH-AWD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal
(10.5
)on2WDmodelsof fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there
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On SH-AWD models
L ow Fuel Indicator Super Handling-A ll
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
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is a very small amount of fuel in
the tank.
Î 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 s184and187.
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If the indicator blinks while driving,
the differential temperature is
You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see).
Pull to the side of the road when it is
saf e, shif t to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you select the
ON mode with the engine start/stop
button (see page ). If it comes on
at any other time, it indicates that
there is a problem with the system. If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
starting system. In this case, your
vehicle may not restart. If you can
continue to drive saf ely, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have it
checked as soon as possible. For
more information, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
access system. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. For more inf ormation,
see page .
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On models with keyless access system
Instrument Panel Indicators
K eyless Access System
Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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too high.
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If the indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
BSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
BLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display. If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page .
When this indicator is on,
BSI is not working.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page ).
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have
turned off the blind spot
information system (BSI).
When you turn the system on, the
indicator will turn of f .
The BSI indicator also comes on if
the rear bumper becomes dirty while
driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND
SPOT NOT AVAILABLE’’ message
on the multi-information display.
When you clean the rear bumper,
the indicator should go off after you
begin driving again. 519
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On models with blind spot inf ormation
system (BSI)
Blind Spot Inf ormation
System (BSI) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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These messages go of f af ter several
seconds.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-inf ormation
display changes as shown on pageeach time you press the INFO
( / ) button or the SEL/RESET
button.
When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f several
seconds af ter the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
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On models with keyless access system
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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SEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO BUTTONS ( / )
A/T model is shown.
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Î 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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2012 TL

In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
customize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).In the normal display mode, the
upper segment displays trip
computer inf ormation, such as f uel
economy or average speed. The
lower segment displays the
odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside
temperature, and engine oil lif e and
maintenance item code(s).
The multi-inf ormation display
consists of an upper segment and a
lower segment. You will see some keyless access
system messages until you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button. These messages
canbecustomized(seepage ).
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On models with keyless access system
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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LOWER
SEGMENT
U.S. model is shown. UPPER
SEGMENT
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This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resetsWhen you reset Trip A, average f uel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, average f uel
economy B is reset.
In the customizing mode, you can set
Trip A and average f uel economy A
to reset when you ref uel your vehicle
(see page ).
Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:
Average Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Vehicle Speed
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Trip Meter
Trip Computer
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TRIP METER AU.S.
Canada
TRIP METER B
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to ‘‘0.0.’’
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This shows the accumulated
traveling time since you last reset it.
When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset conditions on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) f or Canadian models.
This shows your instant f uel
economy.
This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel remaining
in the f uel tank. This distance is
estimated f rom the f uel economy
you received over the last several
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traf f ic, etc.
This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or liter/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset Trip A or Trip B.
You can customize the Trip A and
Average Fuel Economy A reset
condition on the multi-information
display (see page ). 106
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
EL A PSED T IME A VG. SPEED
INST A NT FUEL MPG (U.S.
models)/INST A NT FUEL L /100 km(Canadian models)
RANGE
A verage Fuel Economy A /B
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U.S. model is shown.
INSTANT FUEL AVERAGE FUEL
ECONOMY A
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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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2012 TL

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If there is a problem with your
vehicle, f or example the engine oil
level is low or a door is not f ully
closed, the multi-inf ormation display
will show you the problem. It does
this by interrupting the current
display with one or more messages. The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go of f until the problem(s)
is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on f or the
first time.
Most of the messages are displayed
f or about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.
To switch the message(s) bef ore 5
seconds have elapsed, press the
INFO( / )buttononthesteering
wheel.
Even if you press the INFO ( / )
button, some messages stay on or
come on again at regular intervals
until the problem is corrected.
If the system message indicator
remains lit on the instrument panel,
you can see the corresponding
message(s) again by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
On the
nextpage is a list of all
messages:
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System Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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A/T model is shown. SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
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ÛÝRef er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’
To enter the customizing mode,
press either INFO button ( / )
repeatedly until ‘‘CUSTOMIZE
SETTINGS’’ is displayed, then press
the SEL/RESET button.
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On models without keyless accesssystem
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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DRIVER’S ID
Press the SEL/RESET
button.
U.S. model is shown.
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