2009 Acura TL remote control

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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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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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You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).
When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remoteyou use, and the driver’s seat and the
outside mirrors move to the position
stored in that remote transmitter/
keyless access remote (see page
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The driver’s ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand .
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages. 78
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On models with keyless access system
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Normal Display Messages
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ message and you
cannot change the settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure the driver’s door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shif t lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the
equivalent of LOCK (0),
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I),
and ON Mode is the equivalent
of ON (II). For more
information, see pages and. If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’
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system
Multi-Inf ormation Display
K eyless Memory Settings
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CENTER DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM BUTTONS
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS NAVIGATION DISPLAY
HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT
(P.189)
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
(P.177)
(P.137)
(P.133,137)
(P.394) (P.524)
(P.132)
(P.140) (P.78)
(P.374)
(P.512)(P.131)
(P.134)(P.139)
(P.215,278)
(P.139,163) (P.277)
(P.224) (P.193)
(P.386) INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.420,424)
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The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it. The automatic lighting of f f eature
turns off the headlights, all other
exterior lights, and the instrument
panel lights within 15 seconds af ter
youremovethekeyandclosethe
driver’s door, or on models with
keyless access system, set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close
the driver’s door.
If you remove the key (or the vehicle
is in VEHICLE OFF mode on models
with keyless access system), and the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the automatic lighting of f f eature
activates with the headlight switch in
the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, or
the lights turned on by setting the
switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position.
To change the ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO
OFF TIMER’’ setting, see page . If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the
headlight switch on, but do not open
the door and get out, the lights turn
of f af ter 10 minutes (3 minutes, if
the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position).
Your vehicle has the engine
start/stop button instead of an
ignition switch. For more
inf ormation on selecting the
power mode, see page . 117
On models with keyless access
system
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Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHT SENSOR
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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door or all the
doors (depending on the keyless
memory setting). Press it twice to
unlock the other doors. Some
exterior lights will f lash twice each
time you press the button.
Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked and the security system has
set. You cannot lock the doors if any
door is not f ully closed or if the key
is in the ignition switch. If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically
relock and the security system sets.
The keyless lock acknowledgment
beep and f lashing of the lights can
be deactivated (see page ).
The door activated map lights come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button if the door activated position
is selected by pressing the light
control button (DOOR). If you do
not open any door within 30 seconds
(or whatever setting of the interior
light dimming time is set to), the
light(s) will f ade out. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light(s) will go of f
immediately. To change the lock/unlock setting
and the relock timer setting, refer to
the customized settings on page .
You can also open all power windows
and the moonroof f rom outside the
vehicle with the remote transmitter
(see page ).
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On models without keyless access system
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK
LOCK
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTONTRUNK
BUTTON
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
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When you unlock the driver’s door
with your remote transmitter, each
remote transmitter activates the
customized settings related to that
remote.When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote, the
driver’s seat (except power lumbar)
and outside mirrors move to the
positions stored in memory. An
indicator on one of the driving
position memory buttons on the
driver’s door also comes on.
You will also see the ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used.
Driving position memory
(see page ).
Customized settings
(see page ).
Here are the settings activated with
the remote:
The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
Audio system settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ). 96
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Remote Transmitter
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
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Driver 1 Driver 2
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