door lock Acura TL 2012 Owner's Guide

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If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
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. 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.
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.
Headlights
Daytime Running L ights
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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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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your key. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only an Acura-approved key blank.Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them. Protect the key f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the driver’s door lock.
You can keep the trunk pass-through
cover and the glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility. The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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On models without keyless access
system
Keys and Locks
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VALET
KEY
(GRAY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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Always make sure the key is f ully
extended when you insert it to the
ignition switch. If the key is not f ully
extended, the immobilizer system
may not operate properly and
prevent the engine f rom starting.
The master key can be retracted into
theremotetransmitter.Tousethe
key, push the release button to
release the key f rom the transmitter.
The key should be f ully extended.
To retract the key, push the release
buttonandatthesametimepushthe
key into the remote transmitter until
it is securely latched. Thekeymaycomeincontactwith
your f inger while being retracted or
extended. Make sure your f ingers do
not touch the pivot of the key when
retracting or extending it.
Each keyless access remote has a
built-in key. This key is used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the
power door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. You cannot start the engine
with this key.
The built-in key (see page ) f its
all the locks on your vehicle.201On models with keyless access system
Retractable Master Key
Keys and Locks
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Push
RELEASE BUTTON
KEY NUMBER TAG
BUILT-IN KEYS
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anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. The shif t lever must
also be in Park. Go to page f or inf ormation on
the engine start/stop button.
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On models without keyless access
system
On models with keyless access system
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
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You can customize the door lock/
unlock settings (see page ).
Youcanopenorclosethewindows
and the moonroof by using the key
in the driver’s door (see page ).
To lock all doors, push the f ront of
the master door lock switch on
either f ront door, pull the lock tab
rearward on the driver’s door, or
turn the key counterclockwise in
the outside lock on the driver’s door. All doors can be locked f rom the
outsidebyusingthekeyinthe
driver’s door. To unlock only the
driver’s door, insert the key, turn it
clockwise, and release it. The
remaining doors unlock when you
turn the key a second time within a
f ew seconds.
When the door is unlocked, you can
seetheredindicatoronthelocktab
above the inner door handle. The lock tab on any passenger’s door
locks and unlocks that door. Pushing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all doors.
Pushing f orward the lock tab on the
driver’s door unlocks only that door. 125208
Door L ocks
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
UnlockLock
LOCK TAB
RED INDICATOR
Lock
Unlock
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The built-in key can be used to lock/ unlock
the doors when the remote battery becomes
becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled for more information,
s ee
page
201
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If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, lockout prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With any door open and the
key in the ignition switch, locking
with the master door lock switch is
disabled. If the driver’s door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver’s
door is not disabled. Pulling the
driver’s lock tab rearward will lock
all doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pulling the lock tab
rearward, the driver’s door lockThe childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
fromtheinsideregardlessof the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab f orward and
use the outside door handle.
To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull the
locktabrearwardorpushthefront
of the master switch, then close the
door.
When the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more, all
the doors lock automatically.
When you shif t to P af ter driving, the
driver’s door unlocks.
When you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) af ter
driving, the driver’s door unlocks.
Def ault setting
Automatic transmission:Manual transmission:
On models without keyless access
system On models without keyless access
system
Door L ocks
L ockout Prevention Childproof Door L ocks
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LEVER
Unlock
Lock
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tab pops out and unlocks the ’
driver's door.
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If the doors are unlocked, press
thetrunkreleaseswitchonthe
trunk lid.
If the doors are locked, press the
trunk release switch on the trunk
lid with the remote in keyless
access operating range.
To open the trunk f rom the outside,
push the release switch, then lif t up.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock
the doors and trunk when the remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled. For more
information, see page .
To unlock the trunk, turn the key
twice to unlock the doors, push the
rear of either master door lock
switch, or push UNLOCK twice on
the keyless access remote. The trunk will lock when you lock
the driver’s door with the key , the
keyless access remote, either master
door lock switch, or the lock tab on
the driver’s door.
Youcanopenthetrunkinanyof the
following ways:
Press the trunk release button on
the driver’s door.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter
or the keyless access remote.
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Trunk
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TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON On models with keyless access system
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To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk release button
on the driver’s door by turning off
the trunk main switch in the glove
box, locking the glove box, and
locking the trunk pass-through cover
with the master key or the
built-in key.If you need to give the key to
someone else, give them the
valet key.
As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this f eature. For more inf ormation
about child saf ety, see page .
To use the valet f unction, remove
thebuilt-inkeyfromtheremoteby
pressing the button, then give that
remote to someone else as a valet
key(seepage ).
Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency f uel lid release in the
trunk. Refer to page for how to
access it.
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On models without keyless accesssystem
On models with keyless access system
Trunk
Emergency T runk Opener
Emergency Fuel L id Release
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TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
TRUNK MAIN SWITCH
Vehicle with keyless access system is
shown.
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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door or all the
doors (depending on the keyless
memory setting). Press it twice to
unlock the other doors. Some
exterior lights will f lash twice each
time you press the button.
Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked and the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors if any
door is not f ully closed or if the key
is in the ignition switch. If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically
relock and the security system sets.
The keyless lock acknowledgment
beep and f lashing of the lights can
be deactivated (see page ).
The door activated map lights come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button if the door activated position
is selected. If you do not open any
door within 30 seconds (or whatever
setting of the interior light dimming
time is set to), the light(s) will f ade
out. If you relock the doors with the
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light(s)
will go of f immediately. To change the lock/unlock setting
and the relock timer setting, refer to
the customized settings on page .
You can also open all power windows
and the moonroof f rom outside the
vehicle with the remote transmitter
(see page ).
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On models without keyless access system
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK
LOCK
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LOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTONTRUNK
BUTTON
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
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Be caref ul when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out.
Separate the keypad from the
transmitter by pushing any button
f rom outside.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR1616
On models with keyless access
system, see page f or how to
replace the battery on the keyless
access remote.
To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Press and hold this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperatures. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
TRUNK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter Care
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NOTE:
KEYPAD
SCREW
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