2009 Acura TL window

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: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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COMPASS
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONPASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO
CLOCK
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.63)
(P.75) (P.77)
(P.9,26)
(P.162)
(P.164)
(P.146) (P.195)
(P.148)
(P.487)
(P.489) USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.256,266,347,358) (P.375)
(P.204)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
(P.389) (P.199)
(P.9,26)
(P.139)(P.223)(P.377) (P.382)
(P.204) (P.507)
(P.214)
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ÎTo use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual. If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CENTER DISPLAY
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HORN NAVIGATION DISPLAY
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS PADDLE SHIFTERS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
: Models with keyless access system
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
IGNITION SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM BUTTONS (P.133,137)
(P.374) (P.394) (P.140)
(P.78)
(P.145) (P.193) (P.386)
(P.277)
(P.224)
(P.131)
(P.34)
(P.139)
(P.178)
(P.189)
(P.424)
(P.512)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.524)
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(P.132) INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB(P.215,278)
(P.139/163)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.137)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Your airbag system includes:
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ). A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
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Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk lid open, airf low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Gauges .75
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Fuel Gauge .75
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .77
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .130
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .131
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Turn Signals and Headlights .133
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .135
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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Fog Lights .137
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Instrument Panel Brightness .137
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Hazard Warning Button .139
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Rear Window Def ogger .139
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .140
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Keys and Locks .141
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Immobilizer System .143
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Ignition Switch .145
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Door Locks .146
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Childproof Door Locks .147 ..............................................
Trunk .148
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Emergency Trunk Opener .150
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Remote Transmitter .151
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Seats .155
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Trunk Pass-through Cover .160
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Mirrors .161
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
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Keyless Access System .167
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Keyless Access Remote .173
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Engine Start/Stop Button .177
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Seat Heaters .193
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Power Windows .195
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Moonroof .199
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Parking Brake .201
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Interior Convenience Items .202
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Beverage Holders .203
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Accessory Power Sockets .204
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Glove Box .205
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Console Compartment .205
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Vanity Mirror .206
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Sun Visor .206
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Center Pocket .207
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Sunglasses Holder .207
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Coat Hook .208
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Interior Lights .209
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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CLOCK
COMPASS
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
HOMELINK
BUTTONSMOONROOF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.63)
(P.75)
(P.77)
(P.162)
(P.164)
(P.146) (P.195)
(P.148)
(P.487)
(P.489) (P.507)
(P.204) (P.377)
(P.223)
(P.139)
(P.199)
(P.389)
AUDIO(P.382)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.214)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.193)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.256,266,347,358) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.204) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.375)
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Description
Menu Item Setting Option Page
Group Setup
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote on the first
push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
SHIFT FROM P
WIT H VEHICLE SPEED
OFF
SHIFT TO P/DRIVER DOOR
SHIFT TO P/ALL DOORS
IGN OFF/DRIVER DOOR
IGN OFF/ALL DOORS
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 sec
60 sec
30 sec
SET
CANCEL121
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125
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127
129
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.120)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.129)
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize: METER SETUP
When you want to change the
vehicle control settings, press the
INFO ( / ) button to select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button. Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shownonthenextpage.Pressthe
INFO( / )buttonuntilyousee
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
If you do not make any changes,
select ‘‘EXIT,’’ the display returns to
normal display.
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
: Only on models with keyless
access system
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Customize Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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