ignition Acura TL 2004 Owner's Guide

The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
on and off. The indicators in the
button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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.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.
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.
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.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)VALET
KEY
(GRAY)

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Acura dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact an Acura
dealer.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-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em
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Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the bottom of
the switch to lock the doors and the
toptounlockthem.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the door
and pull it up to unlock. When you
push down the lock tab on the driver’s
door, all the doors lock.All doors can be locked f rom the
outsidebyusingthekeyinthe
driver’s door. To unlock only the
driver’s door, insert the key, turn the
key, and release it. The remaining
doors unlock when you turn the key
a second time within a f ew seconds.
With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. If you try
to lock an open driver’s door by
pushinginthelocktab,thetabson
all doors pop up.
To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, push the lock tab in and
close the door.
Door L ocks
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L ockout Prevent ion
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Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked and the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors if any
door is not f ully closed or if the key
is in the ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door or all the
doors (depending on the Keyless
Memory Setting). Press it twice to
unlock the other doors. Some
exterior lights will f lash twice each
time you press the button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds(or
whatever setting the relock timer is
set to), the light f ades out. If you
relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk with the
remote transmitter if the trunk main
button is turned of f .
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets. To change this
setting, ref er to Keyless Memory
Settings on page . 66
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK UNL OCK
T RUNK
PA NIC
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TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTON
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1211
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch on
the driver’s seat adjusts the seat
bottom in several directions. On the
passenger’s seat, the long horizontal
switch moves the seat only back and
f orth. The short vertical switch
adjusts the seat back angle.
The short horizontal switch on the
driver’s seat adjusts the degree of
lumbar support. Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the seat up or
down and the rear of the
seat up or down.
(Driver’s seat only)
Raises or lowers the seat.
(Driver’s seat only)
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
(Driver’s seat only)
Seats
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Front Seat Power A djustments
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When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
Depending on the position of the
selector switch, the lef t or right side
mirror will pivot downward slightly
when you shif t the transmission into
reverse. In the Lef t position, the lef t
mirror pivots. In the Right position,
the right mirror pivots. This gives
you a better view of that side of the
vehicle while parallel parking. The
mirror returns to its original position
when you take the transmission out
of reverse. To turn this f eature of f ,
leave the switch in the center
position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ). 3.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Your Acura has a memory f eature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Two seat and outside mirror
positions, can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).Press and release the MEMO
buttononthecontrolpanel.You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ). Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
You cannot add a new driving
position in the memory unless the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
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1.
2.
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CONT INUED
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
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MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS

Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition switch
must be in the ON (II) position to
usethem.PushtheHIsideof the
switch to rapidly heat up the seat.
After the seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, push the LO side of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm.The HI or LO indicator stays on until
youturnitoff bypushingthe
opposite side of the switch lightly.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
stays on as a reminder that you have
the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
Thiscanweakenthebattery,
causing hard starting.
Because of the sensors f or the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger’s seat-back.
Seat Heaters
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SEAT HEATERS