2011 Acura TL warning

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Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Calif ornia Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special
handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
on the vehicle.
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Saf ety L abels
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Instructions
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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 HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 63)
(P. 75)
(P.77)
(P.9 ,26)
(P. 162)
(P.148) (P.9
,26)
(P. 139)
(P. 198)
(P.447) (P.
202)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
A/T model with navigation system is shown. PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
207) (P.
225 )
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.
216)
CLOCK AUDIO
(P.
386)
(P.374)
COMPASS (P. 379)
(P.
146) (P.
164)
(P.445)
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.465)
(P.
468)
(P. 372)
(P.
254, 263,340,350)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.207)
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Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual. If equipped
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2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CENTER DISPLAY
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HORN NAVIGATION DISPLAY
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
133, 137) (P.
131)
(P.34)
(P. 139)
(P. 178 )
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(P. 132) (P.
139/ 163)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 137)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 370)
(P. 485)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS(P.140)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.
196)
SELECTOR KNOB (P.
226)
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.
273) (P.
406 )
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM (P.
191)
KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
(P.
217, 274)
(P. 473)
: Models with keyless accesssystem
IGNITION SWITCH (P.
145)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 78)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. (P.
389) (P.
383 )
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2 2
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You’ll find many safety
dations throughout this section, and
throughout this manual. The recom-
mendations on this page are the ones
we consider to be the most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ). While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
Engaging in mobile phone
conversation or other activities that
keep you f rom paying close attention
to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change
quickly, and only you can decide
when it is saf e to divert attention
away f rom driving.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ). Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All ChildrenBe Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
Pay Appropriate Attention to the
Task of Driving Saf ely
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition Control Your Speed
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.U.S. ModelsCanadian Models
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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SUN VISOR
SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD
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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
............................
Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 64
.............................................
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 .........................................
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
...............
Hazard Warning Button . 139
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Rear Window Def ogger . 139
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 140
.............................
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
...........................................
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 .196
............................
Power Windows .198
.......................................
Moonroof .202
...............................
Parking Brake .204
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Interior Convenience Items . 205
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Beverage Holders .206
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Accessory Power Sockets . 207
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Glove Box .208
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Console Compartment . 208
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Vanity Mirror .209
...................................
Sun Visor .209
...........................
Center Pocket .210
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Sunglasses Holder .210
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Coat Hook .211
...............................
Interior Lights .211
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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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)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
A/T model with navigation system is shown. MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.
465 )
(P.
468)
(P. 207)
CLOCK
COMPASS
(P.
225 )
(P. 216)
(P.
202)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.
196)
USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 254,263,340,350)
(P.
386)
(P.374)
(P. 379)
(P. 372)
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