2012 Acura TL mirror controls

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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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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
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Gauges .76
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Fuel Gauge .76
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Temperature Gauge . 77
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 78
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 139
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .141
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Fog Lights .143
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
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Hazard Warning Button . 145
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 146
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Keys and Locks .147
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Immobilizer System .149
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152
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Childproof Door Locks . 153
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Trunk .154
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 156.....................
Remote Transmitter .157
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Seats .161
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 166
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Mirrors .167
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .170
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keyless Access Remote . 179
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183
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Seat Heaters .202
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Seat Heaters and Ventilations . 204
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Power Windows .206
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Moonroof .210
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Parking Brake .212
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Interior Convenience Items . 213
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Beverage Holders .214
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Accessory Power Sockets . 215
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Glove Box .216
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Console Compartment . 216
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Vanity Mirror .217
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Sun Visor .217
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Center Pocket .218
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Sunglasses Holder .218
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Coat Hook .219
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Interior Lights .220
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
62
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
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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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
PADDLE SHIFTERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONSHORN
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOTENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
A/T model with navigation system is shown. VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS
(P.
387)
(P. 407, 425)
(P.146) (P.
79)
(P.401) (P.
197 ) (P.
204 )
(P.
202) (P.
184 )
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.
139, 143)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 143)
(P. 525)
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON (P.
511)
(P.138) PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 145, 169)
PHONE BUTTON
(P. 424)
INTERFACE DIAL (P. 285)
SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236)
(P.
145)
(P.
499)
(P.137)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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2
2 2
3 2
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Thedriver’ssidemodeandthe
passenger’s side mode can be
selected separately. Use the
appropriate mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
This mode can only be selected f rom
the driver’s side, however the
passenger’s side controls can still
change the temperature. When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, the f an speed
automatically increases. You can also
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel on the side of each corner
vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings. Select to help clear the rear
window.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console, and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console.
Each time you press the mode
control button, the display shows the
mode selected.
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CONT INUED
Rear Window Def ogger But t on
Windshield Def rost er But t on
Mode Cont rols
Climate Control System
Features
231
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Recommended Shif t................................
Speeds .492, 503
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Ref ueling .470
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Reminder Indicators .64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .174, 179
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Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Remote Transmitter .157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Engine Oil and Filter . 544
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Fuses .600
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Light Bulbs .555
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Minder .531
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Timing Belt .554
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Tires .573
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Wiper Blades .566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .475, 546
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Reverse Tilt Mirror .168
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position . 496
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Rotation, Tire .573 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 632
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .564
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 64
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat Heaters .202, 204
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Seats, Adjusting the .161
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Seat Ventilation .204
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Security System .395
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 236..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 501
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Serial Number .612
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Service Minder .531
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Service Manual .633
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Service Station Procedures . 470
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Setting the Clock .391
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 494
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Shif t Lock Release .497
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Side Airbags .9 ,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .139
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Snow Tires .575
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Sound System .235
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
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Specif ications .582, 616
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Spark Plugs .615
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Specif ications .614
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Speed Control .401
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Speedometer .76
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