2007 Acura TL audio

2007 Acura TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .55
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .125
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................233
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .245
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................271
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................311
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
............................................ .335
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................351
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................355
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

Vehicle with navigation system shown
Your Vehicle at a Glance
YourVehicle a ta Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCKS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AIRBAGS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
CLOCK
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112)
(P.97) (P.107)
(P.9, 24)
(P.116)
(P.126)
(P. 250)
(P. 253)
(P.237)
(P.235) (P.133)
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Î To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS HORN
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.89)
(P.107) (P.181)
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.91)
(P.86,
89) (P.85)
(P.90)
(P.90)(P.184)
(P.111)
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
(P.190)
(P.265)
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Control Locations
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY
POWER DOOR LOCKS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON CLIMATE
CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
FUEL
FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CLOCK
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112) (P.107)
(P.116)
(P.97) (P.235) (P.237) (P.126)
(P.133)
(P.250)
(P.253)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HORN
MIRROR CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.89)
(P.265)
(P.107) (P.91) (P.85)
(P.90)
(P.90)
(P.184)
(P.111)
(P.181) (P.191)
(P.86,
89)
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in Park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
95
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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The climate control systems in your
vehicle provide a comfortable driving
environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 126
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Airflow Buttons .128
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Climate Control .131
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Audio System .133
Audio System (Models without ..............
Navigation System) . 134
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 135
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .139
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Operating the Disc Changer . 145
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Playing a Tape .152
Audio System (Models with ..............
Navigation System) . 155
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Voice Control System . 155
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 156
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .159
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Operating the Disc Changer . 165
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Playing a Tape .173
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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Protecting Your Discs . 177
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 178
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Auxiliary Input Jack .180
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Remote Audio Controls . 181
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Radio Thef t Protection . 182
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Security System .183 ...............................
Cruise Control .184
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .187
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HandsFreeLink .190
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AcuraLink .217
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Compass .228
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 231
Features
Features
125
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Features
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