2012 Acura TL alarm

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MET ER SET UP
(P.101)
POSITION SETUP
(P.112) LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET
WITH REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME
RESET
ADJUST
ALARM VOLUME
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
MEMORY POSIT ION LINK
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.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
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. 103
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ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
TRIP B
HIGH
MID
LOW
MAX
HIGH
MID
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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2 :Default setting
Only on models with keyless access system
Group Setup
Menu Item Description Page
Setting Option
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
ADJUST ALARM VOLUME
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE
SCREENS
Here are the selectable custom
settings for the meter setup:
TRIP A RESET WITH REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET While ‘‘METER SETUP’’ is shown,
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO( / )buttonuntilyousee
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.
CONT INUED
On models with keyless access
system
Meter Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjust Alarm Volume
Select the warning alarm volume
f rom three levels.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘METER SETUP’’
by pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired level by pressing
the INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
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 ALARM VOLUME’’ and
repeat the procedure again.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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CONT INUED
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
You can also deactivate the system
by grabbing either f ront door handle
while carrying the keyless access
remote to unlock the door.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,or use driver’s lock tab, master door
lock switch, or remote transmitter
(keyless access remote on models
with keyless access system). The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system sets,
opening any door, the trunk, or hood
without using the key or the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote,
will cause the alarm to activate. It
also activates if the ignition switch
is turned to the ON (II) position, the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard, or the wiring is cut.
You can also set the security system
by pressing the lock button on either
f ront door handle while carrying the
keyless access remote.
On models with keyless access system
On models with keyless access system
Security System
Features
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T model is shown.
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Î 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
information, see
page s 184 and 187.
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2012 TL

With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk is
opened with the trunk release button
on the driver’s door, the trunk
release handle behind the trunk
pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.The security system does not set if
any door, the trunk, or hood is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk
and hood are securely closed.
To see if the system sets af ter you
exit the vehicle, press the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote within f ive
seconds. If the system is set, the
horn will beep once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Security System
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Features
2012 TL

Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. Accessories installed in
theseareasmayinterferewith
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and
tire pressure monitoring system.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
non-Acura accessories, may make
your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
600
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
479
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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