The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
A beverage holder is located in the
armrest.To open the cover, pull down the
rear seat armrest, then press on the
button to f ully release the cover. To
close the cover, swing it up, and push
f irmly on the top. Make sure it
latches properly. T runk Pass-through Cover
Armrest
Seats
166
Front Rear
COVER
BUTTON
To lock
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Make sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
master key(the built-in key on
models with keyless access system).
To lock the cover, insert the key, and
turn it clockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
page . When driving af ter dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror
reduces the glare f rom headlights
behind you.
57
CONT INUED
Mirrors
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats, Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
167
SENSOR
INDICATOR
There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and af f ect its
perf ormance.
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Î
ÎPush the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the lef t side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
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 inf ormation, see pages
and .
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters. Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. :
184 187
TL and TL with Technology PackagemodelsSH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology
Package models
Seat Heaters
202
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
HEATERS
Passenger’s Seat
Driver’s Seat
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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
of f .
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 modelsSH-AWD with Advance Package and
Canadian SH-AWD Elite Packagemodels
Seat Heaters and Ventilations
204
INDICATORS
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
Passenger’s
seat
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTON
SEAT HEATER BUTTON
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Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Cargo hook buttons in the trunk can
be used to install a net f or securing
items.
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . 57
If equipped
Cargo Nets
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Cargo Hook Buttons
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
484
CARGO HOOK BUTTON
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 596
............................
Jump Starting . 591
..............................
Maintenance . 577
............................
Specif ications . 615
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 467
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders . 214
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) . 519...................
Audio . 281, 376
...............
HandsFreeLink. 407, 424
..................................
Booster Seats . 54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 508
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 468
...........................................
Fluid . 553
.......................................
Parking . 212
.................
System Indicator . 65, 598
........................
Wear Indicators . 507
.............................
Braking System . 507
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 468
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 143
....................................
Built-In Key . 201
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 562
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 555
.................................
Fog Lights . 560
.................................
Headlights . 555
............................
Specif ications . 615
............
Turn Signal Lights . 558, 562
......................
Bulbs, Halogen . 555, 560
................................
AAC . 273, 313, 365
....................................
Accessories . 479
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 150
ACCESSORY Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 215
................
Active Head Restraints . 165
....................................
AcuraLink
. 449
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 544
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 226, 227
.........................................
Usage . 228
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 568, 570
......................................
Antif reeze . 546
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 66, 508
...................................
Operation . 508
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 390
Anti-thef t Steering Column
....................................
Lock . 150, 189
................................
Audio System . 235 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 401
..............
Automatic Transmission . 494
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 614
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 549
..........................
Paddle Shif ters . 499
.......................................
Shif ting . 495
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators . 494
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 497
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 389
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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............................
Capacities Chart . 614
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
............................
Carrying, Cargo . 481
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
.........................................
CD Care . 381
...................................
CD Changer . 253
.......................................
CD Player . 307
........................
Certif ication Label . 612
............................................
Chains . 575
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 583
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 544
......................................
When to . 531
...
Charging System Indicator . 65, 596
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 37
..............................
Booster Seats . 54
...................................
Child Seats . 45
..........................................
Inf ants . 42
............................
Large Children . 53
.........................................
LATCH . 47
......................
Risks with Airbags . 38
.............................
Small Children . 43
.........................................
Tethers . 51 .....................
Warning Labels . 39, 59
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats . 45
.........................................
LATCH . 47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 153
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 630
.......
Climate Control System . 226, 227
..........................
On/Off Button . 229
..............................................
Clock . 391
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 554
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 57, 623
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 487, 489
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 582
.........................................
Compass . 397
.................
Console Compartment . 216
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 630
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 546
....................................
Checking . 475
.........................
Proper Solution . 546
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 77 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 623
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 72
............
Cruise Control Operation . 401
...................................
Cup Holders . 214
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 630
........................
Customized Settings .94
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iv
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................................
Dead Battery . 591
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 231
..
Devices that Emit Radio Waves . 628
....................................
Dimensions . 614
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 139
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..................................
Engine Oil . 474
........................
Directional Signals . 139
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 507
.................................
Disc Changer . 253
Index
D
C
II
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...................................
Fan, Interior . 230
.........................................
Features . 225
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 566
...............................................
Oil . 544
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
.....................................
Floor Mats . 565
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..........................................
Brake . 553
.........................................
Clutch . 554
..............
Manual Transmission . 551
................
Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 385
.....................................
Fog Lights . 143
........................
Four-way Flashers . 145
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 26
....................................
Front Seats . 161
....................................
Adjusting . 161
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 26
..............................
Heaters . 202, 204 .................................
Ventilation . 204
.................................................
Fuel . 468
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 470
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
...............................
Oxygenated . 469
........................
Tank, Filling the . 470
...............................
Fuel Economy . 476
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 601
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
.........................................
Gasoline . 468
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 470
................
Gas Station Procedures . 470
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel . 76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
..............
Manual Transmission . 491 ......................................
Glove Box . 216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) . 483, 614
.......................
Halogen Bulbs . 555, 560
......
HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407, 424
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD),
........................................
Playing . 320
.....................................
Headlights . 139
........................................
Aiming . 555
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 141
............
Automatic Lighting On . 140
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
.......................
Reminder Beeps . 139
........................
Replacing Bulbs . 555
.................................
Turning on . 139
.....................................
Washers . 138
............................
Head Restraints . 162
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 169
...........................
Heater, Seat . 202, 204
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 140
.............................
Hill Start Assist . 512
Index
H
G
F
IV
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