2013 Acura TL audio

(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
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .61
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Features .225
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Bef ore Driving .467
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Driving .485
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Maintenance .529
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .581
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T echnical Inf ormation .611
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .629
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .633
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Index
Book Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance
Owner's Identification Form 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
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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
3
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, P.275, )
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG(
P. 9)
(
P. 472)
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P.356, P.367
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1:
2:
3:
4
: Switch location varies on models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
INTERFACE DIALKEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT ENGINE START/
STOP BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH
(
P .139 , )
( P .143)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (
P. 401) (
P. 197)
(
P. 184)
(
P. 499)
( P .525) PHONE BUTTON (
P.424)
( P. 138)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.
34)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
( P .511)
( P. 407)
(P .151)
(P .79)
SELECTOR KNOB (
P.236)
(
P. 285) (
P. 425)
(
P .137)
(P .145 / )
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (
P .202)
(P. 204)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS for
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF
BUTTON
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P. 146)
HORN HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (
P.145)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
( P. 387)
A/T model is shown. : Models with keyless access
system
3 2
4
22 3
2
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P.169
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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 , ,
, ) (
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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P .356 P.367
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If equipped
Ref er to the navigation system owner’s manual.
1:
2:
3:
4
: Switch location varies on models.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
136
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 , )
(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 , )
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, P.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
1
3
2
2
2 2
3 2
4
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P.4
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P.1
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µ
µ
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µ If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-information
display.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. The shif t lever must
also be in Park. Go to page f or inf ormation on
the engine start/stop button.
184
On models without
keyless access system
On models with keyless access system
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 94
228
Remote Transmitter
Recalling a Memorized
Driving Position
160
Driver 1 Driver 2
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