2006 Acura TL trip computer

The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and Trunk Open
Fasten Seat Belt
Release Parking Brake
Odometer
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e Maintenance Messages
Auto door lock conditions
Auto door unlock conditions
Whenever unlocking (driver’s
door, or all doors)
Keyless lock acknowledgment
conditions
Security relock timer
Headlight auto of f timer
Interior light dimming time
To customize these control settings,
see page .
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Level (Canada only)
Here is a list of the messages you
can see. The f ollowing pages give
you more inf ormation on these
messages.
Tighten Fuel Cap With the multi-information display
and the two buttons next to it, you
can also customize these vehicle
control settings to your liking.Language Selection (Canada only) HandsFree Link
Keyless Memory Settings
Trip Computer
Tire Pressure
76
Multi-Inf ormation Display
67
SELECT/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO
BUTTON
TMTM

¼
When the multi-information display
is in the trip computer mode, press
the Select/Reset button. The display
changesasshownabove. Themessagesinthisdisplay
indicate:
AVG MPG: Average vehicle speed
AVG MPH: Average f uel economy
DIST: Distance traveled
TIME: Time traveled
To reset the values in the trip
computer, press the Select/Reset
button, and hold it f or about 1
second.
When the display shows the initial
trip computer screen, press the
side of the INFO button to display
‘‘RANGE’’. This is the estimated
distance you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This distance
is estimated f rom the f uel economy
you received over the last several
miles, so it will vary with changes in
speed,traffic,etc.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Trip Computer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
75

CONT INUED
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Keys .89
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Keyless Memory Setting .76
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Label, Certif ication .268
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Lane Change, Signaling .84
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .227
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Indicator .60
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Parking .84
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Turn Signal .84
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Load Limit .184
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .90
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Lockout Prevention .92
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .90
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Glove Box .116
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Power Door .92
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Trunk .93
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Low Coolant Level .180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .270 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .183
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Maintenance .207
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Messages .73
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Minder .209
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .212
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Record .214
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Saf ety .208
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .60,257
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Manual Transmission .190
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Manual Transmission Fluid .224
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Memory, Driving Position .103
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .182
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Moonroof .110
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .67
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Engine Oil Lif e .73
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HandsFreeLink .80
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Keyless Memory Settings .76
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Maintenance Messages .73
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Odometer .71
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Outside Temperature .72 ............................
Trip Computer .75
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Trip Meter .71
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Neutral Gear Position .194
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New Vehicle Break-in .176
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NOTICE, Explanation of. i
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Numbers, Identif ication .268
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .176
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Odometer .71
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Odometer, Trip .71
Oil ........................
Change, How to .219
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .179
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Pressure Indicator .60,256
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .218
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .90
Index
K
L N
O
M
INDEX
V

Î
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Time, Setting the .112
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Tire Chains .239
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .245
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................................
System .204
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .65,205
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TPMS System Indicator .65,205
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TPMS System Failure .205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .....................................
Messages .74
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Tires .234
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Air Pressure .235
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Checking Wear .236
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Compact Spare .244
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
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Inf lation .235
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Inspection .236
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Replacing .238
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Rotating .237
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Snow .239
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Specif ications .271
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Summer Tire .239
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Traction Devices .239
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Winter Driving .239
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Tools, Tire Changing .245 Towing
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A Trailer .206
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Emergency Wrecker .263
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Traction Devices .239
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .223
.
Checking Fluid Level Manual .224
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Fluid Selection .223,224
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Identif ication Number .268
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Shif ting the Automatic .193
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Shif ting the Manual .190
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Treadwear .237
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Trip Computer .75
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Trip Meter .71
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Trunk .93
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Emergency Trunk Release .94
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Opening the .93
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Open Monitor Light .69
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Turn Signals .84
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .243
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .272 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .220
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Vehicle Capacity Load .184
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Vehicle Dimensions .270
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .202
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VSA System Indicator .62,202
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VSA Activation Indicator .62,202
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VSA Of f Switch .203
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Vehicle Storage .241
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VIN .268
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Viscosity, Oil .218
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WARNING, Explanation of. ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages .281
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .222
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Indicator .71
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Operation .83
Index
U V
W
VIII