fuel Acura TL 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels of
the Acura TL. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.AcuraLink
®Messages ........................................................................24
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®............................................................... 25
Bluetooth
®Audio ............................................................................... 3\f
Note Function ....................................\1....................................\1............ 3\f
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ........................................................... 31
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .................................................................... 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV).....................................................\1.................. 33
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ................................................. 35
My Acura............................................................................................ 36
Safety Reminder ....................................\1............................................ 37
Fuel Requirement ..............................................................................37
Tech model shown
Keyless Access System ........................................................................ 2
Instrument Panel Indicators................................................................ 4
MultiInformation Display (MID) .........................................................6
Customized Settings ............................................................................ 9
Rearview Camera ............................................................................. 12
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .................................................................... 12
HomeLink
®.......................................................................................... 13
Voice Recognition ............................................................................ 14
Navigation ......................................................................................... 2\f
AcuraLink RealTime Traffic
TM........................................................... 22
AcuraLink RealTime Weather
TM....................................................... 23
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S
S Y S T E M
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B L \f E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r sM a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure
SHAWD*(Super HandlingAll Wheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Antilock Brake System)EPS(Electronic Power Steering System)
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSAOFF
Fog lights on
Immobilizer (flashes): improperly
coded key; use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE CONTROLon
CRUISE MAINon
High beamson
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
*if equipped
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4
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MID
Door/trunk open:
\flose door or trunkLow tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
BSI*(Blind Spot Information System)Keyless Access System*
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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
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A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Odometer\b
trip meter
Odometer\b
Outside temperature Trip A\b
Outside temperature
Oil life\b
Outside temperature Trip B\b
Outside temperature Range
Average speed
SHAWD torque
distribution monitor Elapsed time
* if phone is paired
When you start the engine\b the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the MID
main displays\bpresseither Info
button ( /).
To toggle between the lower
displays\b pressSEL/RESET.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
AVG. SPEED
mph
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
(shown on base model only)*
CUSTOMIZESETTINGS1234567890IN USE
Tire pressure monitor Customize settings
Average and instant
fuel economy
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R E G I S T E R A TW W W. \b YA C \f R A . C O \b
My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore
features and technologies specific to your vehicle\b schedule service
appointments\b obtain and update maintenance and service records\b
manage your financial services account\b and access other useful
information.
S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts;
they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect
you in some types of collisions\b but they do not provide protection in all
collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts\b and that young
children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.
Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat\b as the force of a
deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.
F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT\b a manganesebased
fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing
MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance\b fuel economy\b and
the emission control system. Always use MMTfree gasoline if available.
Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be
covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs
of today's advanced engines. In most cases\b qualifying gasoline
retailers will identify their gasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to
contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. This helps avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and
emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful
metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market\b Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information\b visit www\btoptiergas\bcom .
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT\b contact your
dealer or visit My Acura at www\bmyacura\bcom\b
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