Page 71 Acura TL 2008 Repair Manual

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
To remove f og f rom inside the
windows:Set the f an to the desired speed, or
on high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select , the system automatically
switches to f resh air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C ON indicator will not come on, if it was
previously of f .
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
This helps to dehumidif y the air and
to def og the windshield. In either
mode, you cannot turn of f the A/C.
When you switch to another mode,
the A/C returns to its original setting,
either on or of f , as displayed by the
A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button.
Set the temperature to the desired
level. For quick cooling set the
temperature to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode. 1.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A/C
To Def og and Def rost
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µµEach preset button can
store one f requency on AM and two
f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
button.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Pick a preset button, and hold it
until you hear a beep. If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button. You will see
A. SEL f lashing in the display, and
the system goes into scan mode f or
several seconds. It stores the
f requencies of six AM, and twelve
FM stations in the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if auto
select cannot f ind a strong station f or
every preset button. If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons as previously described.
press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
For inf ormation on AM/FM radio
f requencies and reception, see page
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To turn of f auto select,
Preset A UT O SEL ECT
Audio System (Models without Navigation System)
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Adjusts the volume level
basedonthevehiclespeed. This f unction is set to MID as the
def ault setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory.You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you f eel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high. Dolby
PL (Prologic) II signal processing
creates multi-channel surround
sound f rom the audio signal
recorded with two channel stereo
sources. Dolby prologic II can only
activate when using the CD (CD-DA,
MP3/WMA),XMradio,andAUX
audio modes. When it activates,
‘‘DPL II’’ is shown on the upper
display.
Manuf actured under license f rom
Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’,
‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. 89
SVC
A udio System L ighting
Dolby PL (Prologic) II
Speed-sensit ive Volume Compensat ion (SVC)
Audio System (Models without Navigation System)
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To remove a different disc from the
changer,firstselectitbypressing
the corresponding number on the
preset button. When that disc begins
playing, press the eject button.
When you press the eject button
while listening to the radio, or with
the audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the discs f rom the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f :
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the system beeps.
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the display.
When you remove the disc f rom the
slot, the system automatically begins
the load sequence so you can load
another disc in that position. If you
do not load another disc within 10
seconds, the system selects the
previous mode (AM, FM1, FM2,
tape, or XM Radio).
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system reloads it after
10 seconds and puts the changer in
pause mode. To begin playing the
disc, press the DISC/TAPE button.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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Removing Discs f rom the
Changer
Protecting Discs
Audio System (Models without Navigation System)
Features
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µµEach preset button can
store one f requency on AM and two
f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
button.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station. If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button. You will see
A. SEL f lashing in the display, and
the system goes into scan mode f or
several seconds. It stores the
f requencies of six AM, and twelve
FM stations in the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if auto
select cannot f ind a strong station f or
every preset button. If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons as previously described.
For inf ormation on AM/FM radio
f requencies and reception, see page
. press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
Pick a preset button, and hold it
until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Each preset button’s f requency is
shown on the bottom of the audio
display.
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To turn of f auto select,
Preset A UT O SEL ECT
Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
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Message Cause Solution
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
If there is still a problem, the error
message will appear again. Press the
eject button, and pull out the disc.
For the additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer. 177
FOCUS error.
No CD in the changer.
Mechanical error.
High temperature. Press the disc eject button and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
orthedisc(s)cannotberemoved,consultyour
dealer.
Insert a disc or discs.
Press the disc eject button and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
or the disc(s) cannot be remove, consult your
dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Disc Changer Error Messages
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When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality discs labeled f or audio
use.
When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the disc changer.
Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped discs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
General Inf ormation Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, master door lock
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator next to the
driver’s door lock starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk is opened with the trunk
releasebuttononthedriver’sdoor,
thetrunkreleasehandlebehindthe
trunk pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and trunk open
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ) to see if the
doors and trunk are f ully closed.
Since it is not part of the monitor
display, manually check the hood.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause the
system to alarm. It also alarms if the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
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Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
BluetoothHandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology as
a wireless link between it and your
Bluetooth
compatible cell phone.
When you are in your vehicle and
your phone is linked to the HFL,
you’ll enjoy saf e, hands-f ree phone
use. The HFL is available in English
on U.S. models, and in both English
and French on Canadian models. To
change the language, see page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page . Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters).
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone. Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL f rom the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page .
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly f rom
your cellular phone using the receive
contact f unction in the HFL.
To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the Hands Free Link
consumer support at (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. 202
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On vehicles with navigation system
On all models
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
Phonebook
Voice Control Bluetooth WirelessTechnology
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of the HFL.Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
Close the windows and the
moonroof . Give a voice command in a clear
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words or
numbers. If the system cannot
recognize your command because
of the background noise, speak
louder.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
Lower the A/C f an speed during
voice recognition operation.
Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
After pressing the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
CONT INUED
How to Use the HFL
A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent operation
of the HFL . Using Voice Control
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Features
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