2010 Acura TL climate control

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators ,
gauges ,
multi-inf ormation display ,
dashboard ,
and steering column)
( )
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
climate control
,
audio ,
steering wheel ,
security ,
cruise control ,
HomeLink,and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .61
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Features .
215
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Bef ore Driving .443
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Driving .459
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .545
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T echnical Inf ormation .575
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .593
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .597
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Maintenance .495
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-TK4-6100
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2010 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
2010 TL

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Features
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance Driving Bef ore Driving
Overview of Contents
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: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLSDRIVING 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
TRANSMISSIONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
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.148)
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.9
,26)
(P. 139)
(P. 198)
(P.445)
(P. 447)
(P.254, 263,340,350) AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.
371)
(P.207) (P.
468)
(P.
202)
(P. 385)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION(P.465 )
A/T model with navigation system is shown. PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
207) (P.
225 )
(P. 373)
(P. 378)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
216)
CLOCK
COMPASS AUDIO
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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.
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:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
57
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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Control L ocations
62
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAYMIRROR 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
MOONROOF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.
63)
(P. 75)
(P.77)
(P. 162)
(P.164)
(P. 146)
(P.148) (P.
139)
AUDIO
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
198)
(P. 445)
(P. 447)
(P.207)
(P.
385)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
A/T model with navigation system is shown. MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.
465 )
(P.
468)
(P. 207)
CLOCK
COMPASS (P.
378)
(P.
373)
(P.
225 )
(P. 216)
(P.
202)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
196)
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 254,263,340,350)
(P.371)
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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 ). 164
97
226 216
Remote Transmitter
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
154
Driver 1 Driver 2
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote:Driving position memory
(see page ).
Audio system settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isshownontheback
of each remote. Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system
manual).Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Keyless memory settings
(see page ).
164
97
273
217
K eyless Memory Settings
K eyless A ccess System
Remot e Care
176
DRIVER’S ID
TM
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
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................
Climate Control System . 216
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .218 Dual Temperature and Mode
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Control .222
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Climate Control Sensors . 224
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Audio System .225
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Audio System .226
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 227
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Playing the XM
Radio . 235
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Playing Discs .241
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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PlayinganiPod
. 252
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iPod
Error Messages . 259
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .260
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .268
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Audio System . 269
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Audio System .273
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 274
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Playing the XM
Radio . 287
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Playing a Disc .295
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Disc Player Error Messages . 307
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) ..........................................
Audio .308
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PlayinganiPod
. 338 .................
iPod
Error Messages . 346
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .347
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .358
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Audio System . 359
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Protecting Your Discs . 364
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 368
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Remote Audio Controls . 370
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Auxiliary Input Jack .371
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Radio Thef t Protection . 372
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Setting the Clock .373
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Security System .376
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Compass .378
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Cruise Control .382
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .385
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation
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system) .388
HandsFreeLink
(Models with navigation
..................................
system) .406
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AcuraLink
(U.S. models only) . 425
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 441
Models without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
Features
Features
215
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