2000 Acura TL lock

Keys and Locks
As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
Interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with mdustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Transmitter Care
Avoid severe shock to the trans- mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it from extreme hotor cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
soft cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not function
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car's system by
your Acura dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed. Childproof Door Locks
LEVER
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door handle.
Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks
Trunk
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
You can open the trunk in three
ways:
• Press the trunk release button onthe driver's door.
• Reach through the trunk pass-through and pull the trunk release
handle.
• Press the trunk release button onthe remote transmitter.
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.
See page 156 for cargo loading and
weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times whiledriving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard on page 49.
TRUNK MAIN SWITCH
To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someoneelse:
1. Disable the trunk release button on the driver's door by turning off
the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
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Keys and Locks
2. Lock the glove box with themaster key. Make sure the trunk
pass-through cover is locked (see
page 92).
3. Give the person the valet key. Even if the trunk main switch is
turned off, you can open the trunk
with the remote transmitter.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a firm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are on.
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Glove Box
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Training the TransmitterBefore you can use the HomeLink
Universal Transmitter to operate devices around your home, it must
"learn" the proper codes. For
example, to train the transmitter to
open and close the garage door: Before you begin — If you just took
delivery of your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in the HomeLink transmitter before, youshould erase any previously learned
codes before training the first button.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink
transmitter until the red light flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed toStep 1.
If you are training the second or
third buttons, go directly to Step 1.
1. Unplug the garage door opener motor from the house current.
2. Hold the end of the garage door opener remote control 1 to 3
inches from the HomeLink
transmitter. Make sure you are
not blocking your view of the red
light in the transmitter. 3. Select the transmitter button you
want to train.
4. Press the button on the remote control and the button on the
transmitter at the same time. Holddown both buttons.
CONTINUED
Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments
Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert
the key and turn it clockwise. Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
page 49.
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Digital Clock
Cars without Navigation System
The digital clock displays the timewith the ignition switch in anyposition. H M R
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold the H button until the hour advances to the desired
hour.
2. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to thedesired minutes. You can use R to quickly set the time
to the nearest hour. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous
hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock forward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example:
• 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
• 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
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Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights
COVER
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).
They will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Ceiling Light
DOOR ACTIVATED
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. The light fades out after all doors are closed.
In the ON position, the ceiling lightstays on continuously.
The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 78). Spotlights
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
Instruments and Controls

Climate Control System
Recirculation Button
This button controls the source ofthe air going into the system. When
the indicator above this button is lit,air from the car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
You can, for example, manually put the system in recirculation mode
when driving through an area of smoke or fumes.
Fan Control Dial
You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial.
When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic
mode and starts to run at its lowestspeed. Turning the dial fully
clockwise increases the fan's speed,
which increases air flow.
MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Mode Button
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the
button four times to see all the
modes. Some air will come out of the side
vents in all modes.
Comfort and Convenience Features