windshield wipers Acura TL 2014 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
INTERFACE DIALKEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH
(P. 139, 143)
(P. 143)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS(P. 401)(P. 197) (P. 184)
(P. 499)
(P. 525) PHONE BUTTON (P. 424)
(P. 138)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 34) PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 511)
(P. 407) (P. 79)
SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236)
(P. 285)
(P. 425)
(P. 137)
(P. 145/169)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 202)
(P. 204)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF
BUTTON
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P. 146)
HORN HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 387)
A/T model is shown. : Models with keyless access
system
(P. 150)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
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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
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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 . 150
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Door Locks . 151
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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
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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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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual.
1:
2:
3:
4 : Switch location varies on models.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
136
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONSHORN
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOTENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
A/T model with navigation system is shown. VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P. 387)
(P. 407, 425) (P. 146) (P. 79)
(P. 401)(P. 197)
(P. 204)
(P. 202) (P. 184)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P. 139, 143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 143)
(P. 525) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P. 511)
(P. 138) PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 34)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 145, 169)
PHONE BUTTON
(P. 424)
INTERFACE DIAL (P. 285)
SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236) (P. 145)
(P. 499)
(P. 137)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay ( position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The length of the wipe
interval is varied automatically
according to vehicle’s speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete a f ew more sweeps af ter
you release the lever.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
CONT INUED
MIST
OFF LO
HI
INT Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
137
ADJUSTMENT RING
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When you activate the windshield
washer with the headlights turned
on, the headlight washer will be
activated under certain conditions.
For more inf ormation, see
sectioninthenextcolumn. The headlight washers use the same
f luid reservoir as the windshield
washers.
The headlight washers can be
operated at any time by pressing the
headlight washer button located next
to the steering wheel column. The
headlights must be turned on to use
this button. In addition, the headlight
washer will automatically turn on the
f irst time you turn on the windshield
washers while the ignition switch is
in the ON (II) position. 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 inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Canadian SH-AWD models onlyHeadlight Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Headlight
Washers Canadian SH-A WD models only
138
HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON
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Vanity Mirror . 217
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 482
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Vehicle Dimensions . 614
VEHICLE OFF Mode
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(Power Mode) . 184, 185
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 510
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VSA Of f Indicator . 68, 510
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VSA OFF Switch . 511
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VSA System Indicator . 68, 510
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Vehicle Storage . 578
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VIN . 612
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Viscosity, Oil . 543, 544
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Voice Control System . 228, 285
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WARNING, Explanation of . iv .........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages . 631
Washer, Windshield
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Fluid Level Message . 548
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Operation . 137
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Reserve Tank . 548
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 146
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Alignment and Balance . 573
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Compact Spare . 582
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Wrench, Nut . 584
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 207
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Operating the Power . 206
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Rear, Def ogger . 145
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
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Def roster . 231
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Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 566
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Operation . 137
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Worn Tires . 571
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 607
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Traction Devices . 575
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 549
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 551
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Fluid Selection . 550, 551
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Identif ication Number . 613
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Shif ting the Automatic . 495
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Shif ting the Manual . 491
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Treadwear . 617
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Trip Computer . 84
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Trip Meter . 83
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Opener . 156
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Opening the . 154
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Open Indicator . 71
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Open Monitor Indicator . 12
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Turn Signals . 139
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 581
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 617
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Unleaded Gasoline . 468 USB Adapter
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Cable . 266, 275, 356, 367
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 546
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