2008 Acura TL mirror

Two seat and outside mirror
positionscanbestoredinseparate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
108
MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS
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Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button. To select a memorized position, do
this:
Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button. The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps, and the indicator will
remain on.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select a position.
1.
2.
Notes f or vehicles with M/T
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Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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To stop the system’s automatic
adjustment, do any of these actions:Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this driving position
f or later use, you must store it in the
driving position memory.
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Shif t out of Park (automatic
transmission), or into reverse
(manual transmission).
Adjust the outside mirrors.
Driving Position Memory System
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out. In this
position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Each sun visor has a vanity mirror on
the back of it. To use a vanity mirror,
pull up the cover. The light come on
when you open the cover.
The interior of each f ront door has
an extendable pocket f or maps and
other small, lightweight items. Each
pocket also has a sunglasses holder.
You can remove the sunglasses
holder to make more room in the
pocket.
Interior Convenience Item
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Front Door Pockets
Inst rument s and Cont rols
123
Slide
SUNGLASSES HOLDER SUN VISOR
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
).
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Preparing to Drive
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
345
Tires
Alignment
Engine
Battery
Fuses
Lights 3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
12 V 21 W/2.2 CP
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 35 W (HID)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
235/45R17 93W
P235/45R17 93W 3°17’
1°00’
0°30’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 11.0 : 1
195.9 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
12 V
4CP
5W
2CP
5W
5W
3CP
21 CP
51 W (HB4)
21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
Capacity 12 V 72 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood 12 V
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Headlight
(High beam/Low beam)
DRL
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front Fog lights
Rear turn signal
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Map lights
T145/70R17 106M
T135/80R16 101M
See page336or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page335or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Summer tire
1:
2:
3:
All season tire Type S
Type S
:
1
3
3
2
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Gasoline .236
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement .236
........................
Tank, Filling the .237
................
Gas Station Procedures .237
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .65
...............................................
Fuel .65
...............................
Speedometer .65
.................................
Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .259
6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .256
......................................
Glove Box .121 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .342
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .92
...........................................
Switch .95
............
Timing Control System .353
........................
Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions .6
.........................................
Indicators .58
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .60,268
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .59,332
................
Charging System .59,330
.............................
Cruise Control .61 DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .62
.....................................
Fog Light .63
...................................
High Beam .62
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .63
......................................
Low Fuel .63
................
Low Oil Pressure .59,330
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .30,60
.........................................
SRS .29,60
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .62
............................
VSA Activation .61
.................................
VSA System .61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .306
.................................
Inside Mirror .106
.............................
Inspection, Tire .309
............................
Instrument Panel .57
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .89
...............................
Interior Lights .118
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .297
...............
HandsFreeLink
(HFL) .192
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .90
........................................
Headlights .86
........................................
Aiming .297
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................
Feature .88 ............
Daytime Running Lights .88
..................
High Beam Indicator .62
.........................
Reminder Chime .86
...................................
Turning on .86
............................
Head Restraints .104
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .86
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
.......................
Hood, Opening the .239
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys .92
...............
Keyless Memory Setting .76
...................
Neutral Gear Position .260
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .236
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .236
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .320
.......................................
Jack, Tire .319
................................
Jump Starting .326
..................................
Maintenance .277
........................................
Minder .279
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .283
..........................................
Saf ety .278
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59,331
...................
Manual Transmission .256
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .294
...........
Memory, Driving Position .108
...............................
Meters, Gauges .65
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .246
.......................................
Moonroof .115
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .66
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.73
............................
Engine Oil Lif e .72 .........................
HandsFreeLink
.73
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Keyless Memory Settings .76
................
Maintenance Minder .279
.....................................
Odometer .70
.................
Outside Temperature .71
............................
Trip Computer .73
...................................
Trip Meter .70
.......................
Label, Certif ication .342
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .86
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .297
.......................................
Indicator .62
.........................................
Parking .86
..................................
Turn Signal .86
.....................................
Load Limit .248
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .95
........................
Lockout Prevention .96
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .95 ..................................
Glove Box .121
.................................
Power Door .96
...........................................
Trunk .97
........................
Low Coolant Level .241
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .59,330
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .344
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .247
Index
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INDEX
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