Acura TL 2014 Owner's Manual

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you use the seat heaters and the seat
ventilation:
Donotusetheseatheaterorthe
seat ventilation in the HI setting
f or an extended period, because it
draws large amounts of current
from the battery.
To ventilate the seat, press the seat
ventilation button. The indicator
(blue) above the button will come on.
The air ventilation system has f our
settings:
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f .
When you press the seat ventilation
button once, the system is set to HI.
To change to the lower mode, press
the seat ventilation button. To turn
the air ventilation of f , press the seat
ventilation button until the indicators
go of f . The heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn of f
af ter a period of time. If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters or the seat ventilation,
even on the LO setting. It can
weaken the battery, causing hard
starting.
Seat Heaters and Ventilations
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Heat induced burns are
possible when using seat
heaters.
Persons with a diminished
ability to sense temperature
(e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or
paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use seat heaters.
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To open either f ront
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes down all the way.
To stop the window f rom going all
the way down, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To close either f ront window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly
to the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way up. To stop the window f rom
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. 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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184 187 AUTO
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW
SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH INDICATOR
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If either f ront window runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
window, remove the obstacle, then
use the window switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch.
When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. Use the main
switchwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To cancel
this feature, push on the switch
again. The switch will pop out and
the indicator will go of f .
The windows and the main switch
willoperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch
(set VEHICLE OFF mode on models
with keyless access system).
Opening either f ront door cancels
this function.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote transmitter (the keyless
access remote on models with
keyless access system).
CONT INUED
A uto Reverse
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter/K eyless Access
Remote
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
207
NOTE:
Vehicle without
keyless access
system Vehicle with
keyless access
system
UNLOCK BUTTON UNLOCK BUTTON
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Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
remaining doors unlock, and all
f our windows and the moonroof
start to open. To stop the windows
and moonroof , release the button.
To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter. You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the key in the
driver’s door lock.To open:
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
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2.
3.
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3.
4.
Power Windows
Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey or the
Built-in key
208
Close
CloseOpen
Open
Vehicle without keyless access system
Vehicle with keyless access system BUILT-IN KEY
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To close:Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2). If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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2.
4. 3.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
209
NOTE:
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To close the moonroof f ully, f irmly
push the moonroof switch f orward,
then release it. The moonroof
automatically closes all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom closing,
push the switch briefly. To open the moonroof
f ully, pull back the moonroof switch
f irmly, then release it. The moonroof
automatically opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening,
push the switch briefly.
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch on
the f ront ceiling to operate the
moonroof . You must turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position to operate the moonroof . 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 .
To open the moonroof , pull back on
the switch and hold it. Release the
switch when the moonroof reaches
the desired position. To close the
moonroof , push the switch f orward
andholdit.Releasetheswitchto
stop the operation. To tilt up the moonroof , push on the
center of the moonroof switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting up
f ully, push the switch brief ly. :
184 187 AUTO
Moonroof
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OpenTilt
Close MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
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To open or close the moonroof
partially, lightly pull the switch back
or push it f orward and hold it. The
moonroof will stop when you release
the switch.
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch, on
models with keyless access system,
set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK). Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.
You can use the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote or the key/
built-in key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to page
f or details.
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Auto Reverse
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
211
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
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Parking Brake
212
PARKING
BRAKE LEVERDriving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
213
SIDE POCKET
CARGO HOOKS AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
VANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
REAR DOOR POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR POCKET
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Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
To open the rear beverage holder,
pull out the lid by the tab. To close it,
push it down.
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
214
FRONT
REAR
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