2013 Acura TL Owner's Manual

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An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations f or
battery disposal.
Battery type: CR2032 Replace the battery if necessary.
To replace the battery:
Replace the old battery with a new
battery. Place the battery so the
side is f acing up. Snap the two
halvesof theremotecaseback
together.
Remove the built-in key (see page ).
Place a cloth on the edge to
prevent scratches, then remove
the upper half by caref ully prying
on the edge with a coin. This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page f or
more inf ormation.
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Replacing the Remote Battery
K eyless A ccess System
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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.
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K eyless A ccess System
Remot e CareRecalling a Memorized
Driving Position
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DRIVER’S ID
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The engine may not run, and some
malf unctions may occur, if the
remote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/Stop Button Operating Range
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make sure you know where the remote
is when you are inside the vehicle.
Remember that you can start the engine
when the remote is inside the vehicle.
Make sure you always carry the remote
with you.
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The keyless access system has f our
power modes: VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and
START.
This system uses the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to start and stop the engine. If
you are carrying the keyless access
remote, you can start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop
button with the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission)
depressed. You can also stop the
engine by pushing this button when
the vehicle is stopped. Each time you press the engine
start/stop button without pressing
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) while
carrying the keyless access remote,
the power mode switches between
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
ACCESSORY, and ON.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stop
button, while pressing the brake
pedal, with the shift lever in Park or
neutral position.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stopbutton, while pressing the clutch
pedal f ully, with the shif t lever in any
gear position.
To change the power mode without
turning on the engine, press the
engine start/stop button without
pressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission). The power
mode will be changed as shown on
the
next page.
Automatic transmission:
Manual transmission:
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/Stop
ButtonOperationSwit ching t he Power Modes Changing the Power Mode without Starting the Engine
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CONT INUED
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: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
ON
: Press the engine start/stop button without pressing the clutch pedal.
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY)
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
Indicator in the button is on when the
engine is not running.
(If the engine is running, this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
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Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission
How the mode is switched depends
on if the shif t lever is in Park or not.Each time you press the engine
start/stop button without pressing
the clutch pedal, the power mode
switches between VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON
modes. To change the mode f rom
ON to ACCESSORY, or
ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), press the engine start/stop
button twice. If the keyless access system
main switch in the glove box is of f ,
make sure to insert the keyless
access remote into the keyless
access slot to turn on your vehicle’s
power mode. For more inf ormation,
ref er to page .
To remove the keyless access
remote from the slot, make sure the
power mode is VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
With the shift lever in Park, the
power mode changes f rom ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you
push the engine start/stop button.
TochangethemodefromONto
ACCESSORY with the shift lever
position in Park, take your f oot of f
the brake and press the engine
start/stop button twice.
Tochangethemodefrom
ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK),shifttoPark,thenpress
the engine start/stop button twice. 195
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NOTE:
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Engine is turned of f and
power is shut down.
The steering wheel is
locked.
No electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Of fEngine is turned of f
and power is shut
down.
The steering wheel is
locked.
No electrical
components can be
used. Use this position to start
the engine.
The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Engine is turned of f .
Some electrical components
such as the audio system
and accessory power
sockets can be operated.
Normal key position while
driving.
All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Of fThe mode
automatically returns
to ON after the
engine starts.
Indicator-On or blinking
Engine is turned of f .
Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and
accessory power sockets
can be operated. Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Of f (engine is running)
All electrical components
can be used.
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) ACCESSORY
ST ART
Ignition Switch
Position
Power Mode LOCK (0)
ON (II)
ACCESSORY (I)
Without Keyless
Access System
With Keyless
Access System and
Engine Start/Stop
Button ST ART (III)
Of f
Indicator is: ON
On
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
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You can start the engine in any
power mode.
To start the engine:Depress the brake pedal and press
the engine start/stop button. Move the shift lever to Park (P). Af ter you unlock and open the
driver’s door, you will see the ‘‘TO
START ENGINE:’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
The ‘‘ TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’
message will be shown af ter
three seconds.
The display switches between the
‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ and ‘‘TO
TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ messages
every three seconds.
Apply the parking brake.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way.
The engine does not start unless
the clutch pedal is pressed.
Press the engine start/stop button.
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Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
K eyless A ccess System
Starting the EngineStarting Guidance
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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
BRAKE PEDAL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PEDAL
M/TTO TURN
ACCESSORY ON:
A/T
TO START ENGINE:
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