2010 Acura TL Manual

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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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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 (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual). If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO
CHANGE SETTINGS’’ (manual)
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.
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
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If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen. :
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K eyless Memory Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP COMPUTER TRIP A
INFO RESET
ADJUST ALARM VOLUME
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE
SCREENS
MEMORY POSIT ION LINK
MET ER SET UP
(P.99)
POSITION SETUP
(P.108) 100
101
102
104
105
106
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ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
WITH REFUEL
MANUAL ONLY
IGN OFF
HIGH
MID
LOW
MAX
HIGH
MID
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three
levels.
Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens.
Changes the driver’s seat and the outside mirror
positions to a stored setting.
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2: Default setting
Only on models with keyless access system
Menu Item
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
Description
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1
1
1
1
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Description
Menu Item
Group Setup Setting Option
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125
126
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129
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
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.121)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.129) SHIFT FROM P (A/T only)
WIT H VEHICLE SPEED
OFF
SHIFT TO P/DRIVER
DOOR (A/T only)
SHIFT TO P/ALL DOORS
(A/T only)
IGN OFF/DRIVER DOOR
IGN OFF/ALL DOORS
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 sec
60 sec
30 sec
CANCEL
SET
Default setting
1:
2:
3: Default setting for automatic transmission
Default setting for manual transmission1
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1
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When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY’’ and repeat the procedure
again. You can select the reset timing of
the Trip A inf ormation: Trip A,
Average Fuel Economy A, Average
Vehicle Speed A, and Elapsed Time
A.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘METER SETUP’’
by pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly. WITH REFUEL The Trip A
inf ormation is reset every time you
ref uel your vehicle.
MANUAL ONLY You can reset
the Trip A inf ormation when Trip A
is displayed (see page ). There are three reset choices you
can make:
IGN OFF The Trip A information
is reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position. 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). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand . 81
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Trip Computer Trip A Inf o Reset
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S. models Canadian models
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When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the
procedure again. There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to Park with
the brake pedal depressed. ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF All
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
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). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand .
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFF
The driver’s door unlocks when you
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P
All the doors unlock when you move
the shift lever to Park with the brake
pedal depressed. 181
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Auto Door Unlock
Automatic transmission model onlyAutomatic transmission model only
CONT INUED
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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A/T model is shown.
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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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2:
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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 BUTTONSWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONSHORN
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOTENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
(P. 137)
(P.
133, 137)
(P. 132)
(P.140) (P.
78) (P.
131)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. (P.
485)
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
(P. 388, 406)
(P.382) (P.
191)(P.
196)
NAVIGATION DISPLAY
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.
139)
CENTER DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 139, 163)
INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P. 226) (P.
273 )
(P.
217, 274)
(P.
34) (P.
178 )
(P.
473 )
(P. 370)
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The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, f or example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn of f
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light. Push the lef t lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position.Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
The lights will remain on when you
set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK). They will turn of f
automatically when you open the
driver’s door and take the remote
with you. To turn them on again,
either set the power mode to ON or
turn the light switch to the position. To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
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Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
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On all models
On models without keyless access
system
On models with keyless access system
AUTO High Beams
Headlights
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