transmitter Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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
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You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remoteyou use, and the driver’s seat and the
outside mirrors move to the position
stored in that remote transmitter/
keyless access remote (see ).
The driver’s ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
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On models with keyless access system
Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
78
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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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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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual). If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE
TO CHANGE SETTINGS’’
(manual) message and you cannot
change the settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure the driver’s door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/
keyless access remote.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customized Settings
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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), 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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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
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Memory Position Link
On models with keyless access system
When Memory Position Link is set
to ON, the driver’s seat and the
outside mirrors move to the
positions stored in memory. To
cause the memory to activate, open
the driver’s door with the remote
transmitter. On models with
keyless access system, open the
driver’s door with the remote, or
grab the door handle while
carrying the remote.
To set the memory positions, see
page .
For information on using the remote,
see page . You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘POSITION
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
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ÛÝ Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button. Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the selecting mode.
You can select whether the driver’s
door or all the doors unlock the f irst
time you press the unlock button on
the remote transmitter/keyless
access remote.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the
procedure again.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
When you press the LOCK button
on the remote transmitter or the
keyless access remote, some
exterior lights f lash, and a beeper
sounds when you push the LOCK
button again within 5 seconds to
verify that the doors and the trunk
arelockedandthesecuritysystem
has set (see page ). You can
customize the exterior lights not to
f lash and the beeper not to sound.
When you press the UNLOCK
button on the remote transmitter or
the keyless access remote to unlock
the driver’s door/all the doors
(depending on the customize
setting), the exterior lights blink
twice to verif y that the door(s) is
unlocked and the security system is
turned off.
To turn this feature on or off, follow
these instructions.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY
AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’
and repeat the procedure again. When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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ÛÝ Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the selecting mode.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter or the keyless
access remote, but do not open any
of the doors within 30 seconds, the
doors automatically relock, and the
security system sets.
You can change this relock time
f rom 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
When you unlock the doors by
touching either f ront door handle
while carrying the keyless access
remote, the relock time is f ixed in 30
seconds.
Security Relock Timer
On models with keyless access system
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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