keyless Acura TL 2013 User Guide

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This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key, on models with keyless
access system, if an appropriate
keyless access remote is used. If it is
not a properly coded key or keyless
access remote, the indicator will
blink, and the engine’s f uel system
will be disabled (see page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
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
pages
and .
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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
pages
and .
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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .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
ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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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
pages
and .
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ÃŽThis indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
airbag system components. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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ÃŽ 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
pages
and .
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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
pages
and .
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned of f
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on
SH-AWD models only) system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ or ‘‘CHECK HILL
START ASSIST SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have
VSA traction and stability
enhancement. For moreinf ormation, see page . If the VSA indicator illuminates,
hill start assist will not be working.
Without hill start assist, the
vehicle will roll downhill
immediately when you release the
brakeonanincline.
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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA OFF 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
pages
and .
:
184 187 ÃŽModels 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
pages
and .
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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 flash,
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 flash for a
while (approximately 1 minute),
then stays on. If this happens,
have your dealer check the
system as soon as possible. For
more information, see page
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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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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
pages
and .
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ÃŽThe 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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a cce ss sy ste m have an en gin e sta rt/
s to p butto n in ste ad of an ignition
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O N (II) . F or m ore in fo rm atio n ,se e
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position, without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. Reminder
beeps will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This indicator comes on red if any
door or the trunk lid is not closed
tightly.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the trunk is not closed tightly (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Door/Trunk
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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) and ACCESSORY Mode
is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more information, see pages
and .
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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 is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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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
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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
pages
and .
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If the indicator blinks while driving,
the dif f erential temperature is too
high.You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD
DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message
on the multi-information display
(see page ).
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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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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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
page
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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. 79
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Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
ÃŽMod els eq uip ped wit h th e keyless
a cce ss sy ste m have an en gin e sta rt/
s to p butto n in ste ad of an ignition
s w it c h .O N Mod e is th e eq uiv ale n t of
O N (II) . F or m ore in fo rm atio n ,se e
p ag es
and .
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