Door locks Acura TL 2013 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers. However, you and your passengers
can’t take f ull advantage of these
f eatures unless you remain sitting in
the correct position and. In fact, some safety
f eatures can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly. Some f eatures do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel f ramework that f orms a
saf ety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the f ront
seat belts in a crash.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
always wear
your seat belts
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(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Door Locks
(11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
(12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no f ront
seat passenger and no items on the
front seat, something may be
interf ering with the monitoring
system. Look f or and remove:Any items under the f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back. The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page for how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, press the red
PRESS button on the buckle. Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. After
exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt
is out of the way and will not get
closed in the door. All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat (see page ).
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
If no obstructions are f ound, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer. 16
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L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
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Many parents say they pref er to put
an inf ant or a small child in the f ront
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front seat
exposes the child to hazards in a
f rontal collision, and paying close
attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
driving, placing both of you at risk.
Your vehicle has a back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry a group of
children, and a child must ride in
front:
Place the largest child in the f ront
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear the lap/shoulder
belt properly (see page ).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page ).
Have the child sit upright and well
backintheseat(seepage ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see
page ). If a child requires close physical
attention or f requent visual contact,
we strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front. If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured
This can prevent
children f rom accidentally f alling
out (see page ).
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If You Must Drive
If a Child RequiresAdditional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.
Never let two children use thesame seat belt .
Use t he childproof door locks t oprevent children f rom opening t herear doors.
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with Several Children Close Attention
in a crash.
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customizable item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the
procedure again.
There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
DRIVER DOOR With SHIFT to P
The driver’s door unlocks when you
move the shift lever to Park with the
brake pedal depressed.
ALL DOORS With SHIFT to P All
the doors unlock when you move the
shift lever to Park with the brake
pedal depressed.
DRIVER DOOR With IGN OFF
The driver’s door unlocks when you
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. ALL DOORS With IGN OFF All
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
Auto Door Unlock
Automatic transmission model onlyAutomatic transmission model only
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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A/T model is shown.
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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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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.
The built-in key can be used to lock/ unlock
the doors when the remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled. For more
inf ormation ,see
page .
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.
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Door L ocks
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Lock
LOCK TAB
RED INDICATOR
Lock
Unlock
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Inst rument s and Cont rolsUn lock
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If you forget 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 lock tab pops out
and unlocks the driver’s door.The 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 from the ignition switch,
pull the lock tab rearward or
push the front 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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER
Unlock
Lock
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Theremotemaynotworkif:It is too close to the vehicle.
It is above or below the vehicle,
even when it is within its operating
range.
The handle of each f ront door has a
sensor. That sensor works with the
remote so you can automatically
unlock the door(s).
By def ault, only the driver’s door
unlocks when you grab its handle.
Each f ront door has a LOCK/
UNLOCK f eature.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP’’ setting, see page . To unlock the remaining doors and
the trunk, press the UNLOCK
button on the remote or the rear of
the master door lock switch on the
driver’s door.
To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK
MODE’’ setting, see page .
All the doors unlock when you
grab the handle of the front
passenger’s door.
When you unlock the door(s), some
exterior lights blink twice and the
system beeps twice.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS
ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting,
see page.
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K eyless A ccess System
Unlocking the Door(s)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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