2014 Acura TL heater

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSREAR 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, 143)
(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. 79)
SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236)
(P. 285)
(P. 425)
(P. 137)
(P. 145/169)
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
(P. 150)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
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2
4
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2
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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
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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 . 150
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Door Locks . 151
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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
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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
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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. 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)
(P. 151)
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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.
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, 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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3
2
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2 2
3 2
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Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger clears f og,
frost,andthinicefromthewindow.
Push the def ogger button to turn it
onandoff.Theindicatorinthe
button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature.
It also shuts of f when you turn of f
the ignition switch, or set the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) onmodels with keyless access system.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
169
Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
145
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
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timer (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, or the power mode ON,
turn on the heaters by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters off.
Pressing this button also turns the
rear window def ogger on and of f . 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 .
If the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), the heated mirror
function will come on automatically
f or 10 minutes when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. :
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Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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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. :
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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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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
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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.
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