2006 Acura TL seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
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3.
Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .67
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Controls Near Steering Wheel .82
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .83
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Turn Signal and Headlights .84
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Fog Lights .85
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Instrument Panel Brightness .85
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Automatic Lighting Off .86
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Hazard Warning Button .86
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Rear Window Def ogger .87
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .88
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Keys .89
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Ignition Switch .90
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Immobilizer System .91
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Door Locks .92
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Trunk .93
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Emergency Trunk Opener .94
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Childproof Door Locks .94
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Remote Transmitter .95
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Seats .98
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .100 ...........................................
Mirrors .101
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Seat Heaters .106
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Power Windows .107
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Moonroof .110
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Clock .112
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Parking Brake .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Interior Convenience Items .114
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Beverage Holders .115
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Glove Box .116
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Console Compartment .116
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Front Door Pockets .117
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
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
Front Seat Power A djustments
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PASSENGER’S SEAT
DRIVER’S SEAT

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint. A
taller person should adjust the
restraint as high as possible.
All head restraints adjust f or height.
The tilt of the f ront head restraints is
also adjustable. You need both hands
to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways, and push the restraint
down. To adjust the tilt, pivot the
f ront head restraint to the desired
position.The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
Seats
Head Restraints
A rmrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON

Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
Seeon
page .
The trunk pass-through cover can be
opened f rom either side; it f olds
f orward onto the center armrest.
Open the cover by sliding the knob
downward and pushing or pulling on
the cover. To close the cover, swing
it up and push f irmly on the top.
Make sure it latches properly.
The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it. For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key. To lock the cover, insert
thekey,andturnitclockwise.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
T runk Pass-through Cover
Seats, Trunk Pass-through Cover
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KNOB
COVER

Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag system.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use them. Push
theHIsideof theswitchtorapidly
heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
pushtheLOsideof theswitch.This
will keep the seat warm. In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat temperature drops.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Seat Heaters
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation. Do not put any items on top of the
trunk panel. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
To use the cargo net, hook it to the
buttons on the f loor and sides of the
trunk. You can use the cargo net in
several conf igurations by hooking it
to dif f erent buttons. There is also a
side net that can be used on either
side of the trunk.
When you are not using the cargo
net, store it in the pocket in the spare
tire tool case.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Cargo Nets
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Bef ore Driving
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CARGO NET
SIDE NET
TRUNK HOOK BUTTONS