2012 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)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
................................................................................................................................................Index.I
Service Inf ormation Summary
...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
............................................................Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
.......Instruments and Controls.61
..............Features.225
.......................................................................Bef ore Driving.467
.........................................................................................Driving.485
.................................................Maintenance.529
........................................T aking Care of the Unexpected.581
..............................................T echnical Inf ormation.611
.......................Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only).629
..................................................................................A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).633
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Owner's Identification Form
Index
Book Table of Contents
Chapter Table of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance00X31-TK4-6310

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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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHPOWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
(P.
63)
(P.9,26)
A/T model with navigation system is shown. PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
CLOCK
AUDIO
COMPASS
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
GAUGES (P.
76)
(P.78)
(P. 170)
(P.152)
(P. 206)
(P. 154)
(P.389) (P.215) (P.
491 )
(P.
397)
(P.
391)
(P.
235 )
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) ALERT
INDICATOR
(P.
145)
(P. 522)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 404) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.
210)
BSI ALERT INDICATOR HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 522)
(P. 470) (P.
494)
(P.
226)
(P.
168)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
215)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.
266, 275,356,367)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.
9,26)
(P.
472)
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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
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MIRROR CONTROLS
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
A/T model with navigation system is shown. MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CLOCK
COMPASS
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P. 204) BSI ALERT INDICATOR
(P.
522 )
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATOR
(P.
522) HOMELINK
BUTTONS
MOONROOF
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.
63)
GAUGES
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P.
76)
(P.78)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
168)
(P.170)
(P. 152)
(P.206)
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.154)
(P. 472)
(P.202)
(P.266, 275,356,367)
(P.215) (P.
389) (P.
491 )
(P.
494)
(P.
226 ) (P.
397)
(P.
391)
(P.
235)
(P.
145)
(P.
210)
(P. 404)
(P. 470)
(P.215)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 TL

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- information 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 ). 170
236 226 94
Remote Transmitter
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
160
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 ).
Navigation system pref erences
(see the navigation system
manual).
When you unlock the door with your
remote, each remote activates the
customized settings related to that
remote. The driver’s ID (Driver 1 or
Driver 2) is shown on the back of
each remote. Customized settings
(see page ).
Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote.
Protect the remote f rom extreme
temperatures.
Do not immerse the remote in any
liquid.
If you lose a remote, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
285
170
227 94
K eyless A ccess System
Remot e CareRecalling a
Memorized Driving Position
182
DRIVER’S ID
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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 . 226
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .228 Dual Temperature and Mode
...................................
Control .232
..........
Climate Control Sensors . 234
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Audio System .235
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Audio System .236
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 237
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Playing the XM
Radio . 246
.................................
Playing Discs .253
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 263
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 264
.................
iPod
Error Messages . 271
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .272
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .280
.............
Audio System . 281
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Audio System .285
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 286
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Playing the XM
Radio . 299
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Playing a Disc .307
.......
Disc Player Error Messages . 319
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) ..........................................
Audio .320
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 354 .................
iPod
Error Messages . 363
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .364
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .375
.............
Audio System . 376
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 381
............
AM/FM Radio Reception . 385
................
Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Auxiliary Input Jack .389
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 390
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Setting the Clock .391
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Security System .395
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Compass .397
...............................
Cruise Control .401
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .404
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation
..................................
system) .407
HandsFreeLink
(Models with navigation
..................................
system) .424
..
AcuraLink
(U.S. models only) . 449
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
Models without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
Features
Features
225
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