reset Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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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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

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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the lower part of the
multi-inf ormation display changes as
shown in the illustration, each time
you press the SEL/RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer
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Canada
U.S.
ODOMETER
U.S. model is shown. : Press the SEL/RESET button.
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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 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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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

This shows the outside Fahrenheit
temperature in U.S. models, and
Celsius temperature in Canadian
models.In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
You can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ). The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
ref lection f rom the road surf ace,
engine heat, and the exhaust f rom
surrounding traf f ic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
This shows the remaining engine oil
lif e. It shows 100% af ter the engine
oil is replaced and the display is reset.
The engine oil lif e is calculated
based on engine operating conditions.
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE ENGINE OIL LIFE
U.S.
U.S. model is shown.
Canada
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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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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
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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize: METER SETUP Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shownonthe nextpage.Pressthe
INFO( / )buttonuntilyousee
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
If you do not make any changes,
select ‘‘EXIT.’’ The display returns to
the normal display.
LIGHTING SETUP
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
DOOR SETUP
When you want to change the
vehicle control settings, press the
INFO ( / ) button to select
CHANGE SETTINGS, then press
the SEL/RESET button.
: Only on models with keyless
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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METER SETUP
See page101.POSITION
SETUP
See page
112.KEYLESS
ACCESS SETUP
See page
115.LIGHTING
SETUP
See page
120.DOOR SETUP
See page
125.
DEFAULT ALL
See page
134.
: On models with keyless access
system only
: Press the SEL/RESET button.
: Press the INFO button ( / ).
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