2007 Acura TL ignition

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Auto Door Unlock
On models with automatic transmission On models with manual transmission
Select the desired condition by
moving the pointer with the INFO
( ) button and enter your selection
by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
To designate the door(s) that unlock
under the previous step, select
‘‘DRVR DR’’ or ‘‘ALL DRS’’ by
moving the pointer with the INFO
( ) button and enter your selection
by pressing the SEL/RESET button.Select the condition and door(s) to
unlock by moving the pointer with
INFO ( ) button and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
SHIFT TO P: The driver’s door or all
doors depending on your selection in
the next step, will unlock whenever
you move the shif t lever to P
(Models with automatic
transmission).
IGN OFF: The driver’s door or all
doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
OFF: The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Push
down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
ch ange, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
Off
Parking and instrument panel
AUTO
Headlights on
Fog lights off
Fog lights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning
switch to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed from
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door. When
the light switch is in either of
th ese positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
swit ch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to . Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time. The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights when it
senses low ambient light.
CONT INUED
Turn Signals and Headlights
AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHT SENSOR
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The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position, remove the key, then open
and close the driver’s door. If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights turn off after
10 minutes.
The lights turn on again when you
unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
go of f . With the driver’s door open,
you will hear a lights-on reminder
chime.
With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running Lights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Theindicatorinthe
button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled. Hazard Warning Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the driver’s door lock.
You can keep the trunk pass-through
cover and the glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your key. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only an Acura-approved key blank.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them. Protect the key f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Keys
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KEY NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(GRAY)
MASTER
KEY
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Always make sure the key is f ully
extended when you insert it to the
ignition switch. If the key is not f ully
extended the immobilizer system
may not operate properly and
prevent the engine f rom starting.Thekeymaycomeincontactwith
your f inger while being retracted or
extended. Make sure your f ingers do
not touch the pivot of the key when
retracting or extending it.
The master key can be retracted into
theremotetransmitter.Tousethe
key, push the release button. The
key should be f ully extended. To
retract the key, push the release
buttonandatthesametimepushthe
key into the remote transmitter until
it is securely latched.Retractable Master Key
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push
RELEASE BUTTON
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Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
dealer. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine will not
start.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
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