2008 Acura TL navigation system

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCKS DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112)
(P.259)
(P.239)
(P.237) (P.9)
(P.107)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
CEILING CONSOLE
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9)
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.97)
(P.118) (P.189)
(P.115)
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CEILING LIGHT
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.57)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.133)CLOCK
(P.116)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.256) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.126)
(P.65)
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Control L ocations
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY
POWER DOOR LOCKSCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.108)
(P.96)
(P.112) (P.107)(P.126)
(P.133)
(P.259)
(P.256)
(P.239)
(P.237)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLECLOCK
(P.116)
CEILING CONSOLE
(P.97)
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CEILING LIGHT
MOONROOF SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
(P.118)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS (P.189) (P.115)
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Adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel by pressing the
or side of the adjustment button.
Press to increase the brightness
and to decrease it. You can adjust
the brightness with the headlight
switch on or of f .
The level of brightness is shown on
the multi-information display while
you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Pressing the MAX
button will bring it to the maximum
level.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
navigation system, the navigation
system screen will also go to f ull
brightness. This can be helpf ul when
using the headlights during daylight
hours.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .
Fog L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAX BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
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Change the hour by pressing and
holding the H button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing and
holding the M button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the R
button to set the clock back to the
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, the clock sets
f orward to the beginning of the next
hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
The clock is set automatically.
The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to reset the clock.
The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.
You can use the remote transmitter
or the key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to page
f or details.
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On models with navigation system
Clock
Operating the Moonroof with the
Remote Transmitter or the Key
Moonroof , Clock
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If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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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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Climate Control .131
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Audio System .133
Audio System (Models without
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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 .180
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Auxiliary Input Jack .182
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Remote Audio Controls .183
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Radio Thef t Protection .184
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Security System .185
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Cruise Control .186 HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
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AcuraLink .219
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Compass .230
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .233
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
PASSENGER’S AUTO BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROST BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS DUAL BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S AUTO BUTTON
Vehicles without navigation system
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROST BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON DRIVER’S AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S AUTO BUTTON
Vehicles with navigation system
PASSENGER’S SIDE
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Ý When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
recirculated throughout the system.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
The driver’s side temperature and
passenger’s side temperature can be
set separately. Press either side’s
button to increase the temperature
of airf low. Press either side’s
button to decrease it. When you set
the temperature to its lower limit or
its upper limit, it will be displayed as
‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The A/C
ON indicator comes on in the display
when the A/C is on.
The climate control system in your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Press the button to increase the
fanspeedandairflow.Pressthe
button to decrease it.
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Voice Control System Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Temperature Control Buttons
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Fan Control Buttons
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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