2013 Acura TL engine

This switch is in the glove box. You
can cancel the keyless access system
f eatures, which are locking/
unlocking the doors, unlocking the
trunk, and starting the engine while
carrying the keyless access remote.
To cancel the system, turn the
keyless access system main switch
of f by pushing it down.Turning of f the keyless
access system will disable lockout
prevention.
With the keyless access remote
system main switch of f , you should
insert the keyless access remote into
the keyless remote slot to start the
engine. For more inf ormation, see
page . According to the message on the
multi-inf ormation display, this
indicator has two indications. A
‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM’’ message indicates a
problem with the keyless access
system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM’’ message
indicates a problem with the keyless
starting system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
several seconds when you change
the power mode to ON.
197
CONT INUED
K eyless A ccess System
Keyless Access Remote
SystemMain Switch
Keyless Access
SystemIndicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
195
NOTE:
MAIN SWITCH
12/07/20 10:54:49 31TK4640_200
OFF
2013 TL

Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer if :The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.
The indicator comes on af ter the
engine has started. In this case, use the built-in key to
lock/unlock the doors and insert the
keyless access remote into the slot
to start the engine (see page ).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer if :
The multi-inf ormation display
shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM.’’ The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.The indicator comes on and stays
on in any power mode.
197
Check K eyless A ccess Syst em
Check K eyless St art ing Syst em
K eyless A ccess System
196
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
12/07/20 10:54:58 31TK4640_201
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Inth is ca se, yo u sho uld no tshut off
y o ur engine untilyo u are in asa fe
loc ation orat yo ur deale r, as your
ve hic le m ay not re sta rt .
T
he m ult i-i nf or ma tion displa y
sh ow s‘‘CHECK KEY LES S
ST ART IN GSY ST EM.’ ’
2013 TL

If the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove
box is set to of f .
In the following two cases, you have
to insert the keyless access remote
into the keyless access remote slot
to set the power mode and start the
engine: To remove the keyless access
remote, place the vehicle in the
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then
pull out the keyless access remote.
If the keyless access remote has
been inserted into the slot with the
keyless access remote system main
switch in the glove box turned off, it
will lock into place when the power
is on. The slot will unlock when the
power is turned off.
If the keyless access remote
does not come out of the slot
easily,try to push it in before
pulling it out. Make sure the
vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode.
CONT INUED
K eyless A ccess System
K eyless A ccess Remote Slot
Inst rument s and Cont rols
197
NOTE:
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT
12/07/20 10:55:06 31TK4640_202
On automatic transmission models
The multi-information display
shows the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’
or ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS
REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’
message to remind you to change
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
2013 TL

To insert the keyless access remote:
On all models
On manual transmission models
When you open the driver’s door,
and each time you press the engine
start/stop button, you will see the
‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE
INTO SLOT’’ message on the multi- inf ormation display in the f ollowing
situations:
When the keyless access system
main switch (see page ) is of f .
The multi-inf ormation display shows
the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message
to remind you that the power mode
is in ACCESSORY.
To avoid damaging the slot, do not
insert any other objects into the slot
or put a sticker on the
keyless access remote.
Inserting the remote does not
charge the remote battery. If
necessary, you should replace the
battery as soon as possible.
When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove box
issettoON,theremoteremains
unlocked when you insert it into the
keyless access remote slot and the
power mode is turned on. 195
K eyless A ccess System
Operat ion Guidance
Unlocked K eyless A ccess Remot e
198
12/07/20 10:55:16 31TK4640_203
When the keyless access remote
is not in the vehicle.Inst rument s and Cont rols
2013 TL

CONT INUED
The message reminds you that the
keyless access remote is locked in
the keyless access remote slot, and
that the power mode is in the
ACCESSORY or ON position. To
remove the keyless access remote,
turn the power mode of f by pressing
the engine start/stop button twice
(in ACCESSORY mode) or once (in
ON mode) without pressing the
brake pedal.
When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove box
is set to OFF, the multi-information
display will show the ‘‘TO UNLOCK
KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF
POWER’’ message after you shift
to Park.To unlock the keyless access remote: On automatic transmission models
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
199
12/07/20 10:55:21 31TK4640_204
In ACCESSORY mode, the
‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message will
be displayed a f ew seconds af ter the
‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE
TURN OFF POWER’’ message is
displayed.
2013 TL

To remove the keyless access remote:On automatic transmission models
If the vehicle is lef t in the
ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURN
VEHICLE OFF’’ message is shown
on the multi-information display
when you open the driver’s door. If
the vehicle is lef t in the VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) mode with the keyless
access remote in the slot, the
‘‘REMOVE KEYLESS REMOTE
FROM SLOT’’ message is shown on
the multi-information display.If youturnoff thevehicleandleave
the remote in the keyless access
remote slot, you will also hear a
reminder beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can press the engine
start/stop button twice without
pressing the brake pedal to set the
vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode.
K eyless A ccess System
200
12/07/20 10:55:27 31TK4640_205
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2013 TL

Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:Donotusetheseatheaterinthe
HI setting f or an extended period,
because it draws large amounts of
current from the battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
203
Heat induced burns are
possible when using seat
heaters.
Persons with a diminished
ability to sense temperature
(e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or
paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use seat heaters.
12/08/03 20:58:17 31TK4640_208
2013 TL

µµ
µ µ
You must select the ON mode by
operating the engine start/stop
button (see page ) to use the
heaters and the air ventilation
system. To use the heaters, press the seat
heater button. The indicator (red)
above the button will come on. There
are four settings in the heaters:
HI Three indicators on.
MID Two indicators on.
LO One indicator on.
OFF All indicators of f .
When you press the seat heater
button once, the heater is set to HI.
After the seat reaches a
comfortable temperature, select
MID or LOW by pressing the seat
heater button. This will keep the
seat warm. To shut down the
heater, press the seat heater
button until the indicators go off.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters and an air ventilation
system. The passenger seat only has
heaters in the seat bottom because
of thesideairbagsystem. 185
TL with Advance Package and Canadian
Elite Package models
SH-AWD with Advance Package andCanadian SH-AWD Elite Packagemodels
Seat Heaters and Ventilations
204
INDICATORS
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
Passenger’s
seat
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTON
SEAT HEATER BUTTON
12/07/20 10:55:53 31TK4640_209
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2013 TL