keyless Acura TL 2013 Owner's Manual

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle’s
battery is dead, do this:
Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages and ).
Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumpercable(seepage ).The
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lockmaybedamaged. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page ) and
verif y the steering lock is released.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench from the tool
case in the spare tire (see
page).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper. If you slip the clutch f or a long time
while trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat and damage the
transmission. Use a tow service to
prevent transmission damage.
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On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Audio System
Audio
HandsFreeLink
HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
AcuraLink
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Blind Spot Inf ormation (BSI)
The f ollowing products and systems
on your vehicle emit radio waves
when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards of FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) and
Industry Canada Standard, described
as f ollows:
Bluetooth Bluetooth As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
DevicesthatEmitRadioWaves
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HomeLinkUniversal................................
Transceiver .404
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
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Horn .4,136
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Hydraulic Clutch .554
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition ............................................
Keys .147
.........................................
Switch .151
............
Timing Control System . 624
......................
Immobilizer System .149
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...............
Indicators/Messages . 64,90
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66,508
Blind Spot Inf ormation ...................
System (BSI) . 75,521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 598
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Charging System . 65,596
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Cruise Control .72
.............................
Door Open .12, 71
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Fog Lights .71
...................................
High Beam .71 .................................
Hot Coolant .77
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
.....................................
Lights On .71
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Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64,595
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
.................................
Seat Belt .20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f .33, 67
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SRS .32, 67
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Starting System . 488,490
...........................
Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
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VSA Off .68
.................................
VSA System .68
..................
Individual Map Lights . 221
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
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Inside Mirror .167
.............................
Inspection, Tire .571 ....................
Installing a Child Seat .46
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
............................
Instrument Panel . 63
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
...............................
Interior Lights .220
........................................
Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
.......................................
Jack, Tire .584
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Jump Starting .591
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Keyless Access Remote . 174,179
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .195
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keys .147
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Built-In .201
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Paddle Shif ters .499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position .495
...........................................
Parking .506
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Parking Brake . 212
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,598
...............................
Parking Lights .139
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
.............................
PGM-FI System .624
..................
Phonetic Modif ication . 335
...................................
Pollen Filter .566
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Power Mode .184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode .185
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START Mode .187, 188 ..............
VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
...............
Power Socket Locations . 213
............................
Power Windows .206
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
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Protecting Your Discs . 381
...........................
Operating Range .174
............................
Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature .86
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Overheating, Engine . 593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels .469
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Radiator Overheating . 593
...
Radio/Disc Sound System . 236,285
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Radio Thef t Protection . 390
............................
Radio, XM
. 246, 299
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Readiness Codes . 597,626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest . 166 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
...........................
Rearview Mirror . 167
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .492, 503
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Ref ueling .470
.......................
Reminder Indicators . 64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .174, 179
................
Remote Audio Controls . 387
.....................
Remote Transmitter . 157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 544
..........................................
Fuses .600
................................
Light Bulbs .555
........................................
Minder . 531
................................
Timing Belt .554
...........................................
Tires .573
.............................
Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
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