2008 Acura TL Owners Manual

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Safety Labels

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Indicators Gauges

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............. Multi-Information Display Controls Near Steering Wheel ...... . 84
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 85
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Turn Signal and Headlights

Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge

Automatic Lighting Off

Feature

Daytime Running Lights

Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys and Locks Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks Trunk

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Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter

Emergency Trunk Opener

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Seats Trunk Pass-through Cover Mirrors Driving Position Memory

System

Seat Heaters Power Windows Moonroof Clock Parking Brake Interior Lights Interior Convenience Items

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Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Glove Box Console Compartment Coin Holder Front Door Pockets Vanity Mirror Sun Visor

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Control Locations

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY (P. 108)

POWER DOOR LOCKS (P. 96)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 112)

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

(P. 97)

＊ CEILING LIGHT HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 189) MOONROOF SWITCH

(P. 118)

(P. 115)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107)

CEILING CONSOLE ＊

CLOCK (P. 116)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 126)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 133)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 237)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 239)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 256) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 259)

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Instrument Panel

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (P. 59, 331)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 59)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 61)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 62)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

(P. 61)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P. 58)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P. 61)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 60)

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 61)

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 63)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 62)

MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 64)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

(P. 66)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR (P. 64)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF (P. 60) INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

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If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals, and you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ).

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For more information, see page

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For 330
more information, see page

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp 331

See page

If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For more information, see page

332

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

2.

U.S.

Canada

This indicator has two functions:

1.

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 68

).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. 29
For more information, see page

Side Airbag Off Indicator

U. S.

Canada

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page for more information on the 270
VSA system.

Instrument Panel Indicators

VSA Activation Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page This indicator has three functions:

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1.

2.

3.

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see page

270

).

It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.

This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page

186

).

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 186
cruise control.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Daytime Running Lights Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is a problem in the circuit. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 86
controls.

for information on the headlight

Lights On Indicator

or

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position. This indicator

will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

). Replace

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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page

94

).

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

Low Fuel Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. See page for information on fog light 86
operation.

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E. You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

This indicator has two functions:

1.

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

274

).

Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 273

).

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If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure on the multi- information display, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more information, see page

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2.

If this indicator begins to flash, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more information, see page 275

Message Indicator

This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see ) to see the message (see page page ).

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Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

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Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Gauges

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. Driving uphill or making turns can cause the needle to fluctuate or the low fuel indicator to come on early. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO BUTTONS

To change the display, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main ). menu appears (see page

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.

When you open the driver’s door, a ‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

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With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on page 69
each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET ▲ ▼ button.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page customize your vehicle control settings (see page

) and you can

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Multi-Information Display

To cancel the message(s) before 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on the steering wheel. ▲ ▼

Even if you press the INFO ( / ) ▲ ▼ button, some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.

Here is a list of all messages:

The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.

Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there are several system messages to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds.

System Messages

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example, the parking brake is not fully released or a door is not fully closed, the multi- information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

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Multi-Information Display

AT model only

See page

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See page

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See page

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See pages

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See pages

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See page

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See page

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Canada only

See page

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See page

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See page

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See page

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See page

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U.S.

Canada

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Main Menu

Multi-Information Display

: Press INFO button ( : Press INFO button (

▼ ▲

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Multi-Information Display

Odometer

Trip Meter

SEL/RESET BUTTON

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances. Switch between Trip A and Trip B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

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Multi-Information Display

Outside Temperature

U.S.

Canada

This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Centigrade temperature in Canadian models.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.

If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up to cooler.

3°C) warmer or

5°F (

±

±

NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds. The following sequence will appear for 1 second 3, each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, − − − −

5, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 1, 0 (Canada).

− − − −

4, 3,

2,

When it reaches the desired value, release the SEL/RESET button. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

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Multi-Information Display

Engine Oil Life

Language Selection

This shows the remaining life of the engine oil. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. For more information, see page

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The language of the multi- information display is selectable. The selectable languages are English French and Spanish.

To select a language, display ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION.’’ Press the SEL/RESET button. The display will change as shown above.

Select the desired language by pressing the INFO ( ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▼

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HandsFreeLink

TM

To use the system, your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link 192
your cell phone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.

Multi-Information Display

Trip Computer

You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle’s Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone.

When the multi-information display is in the trip computer mode, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display as shown in the next column.

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Multi-Information Display

The messages in this display indicate:

AVG MPG (U.S. models)/AVG L/100 KM (Canadian models): Average fuel economy

U.S.

AVG MPH (U.S. models)/AVG km/h (Canadian models): Average vehicle speed

Canada

DISTANCE: Distance traveled

TIME: Time traveled

To reset the values in the trip computer, press and hold the SEL/ RESET button until the values reset.

▼

When you press the INFO ( button, the display changes as shown above. This is the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (kilometers), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models.

U.S.

Canada

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Tire Pressure Monitor

U.S.

Canada

When the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning normally and the tires are properly inflated, you will see the above display on the multi-information display as it cycles through its main menu.

To see the inflation pressures of all four tires, press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each tire pressure is shown in PSI (U.S. models) or in kPa (Canadian models).

Multi-Information Display

If one or more of your vehicle tires are low on pressure, you will see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message in the display. If there is a problem with the TPMS, you will see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message.

See page 272
information.

through

276

for more

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Multi-Information Display

Keyless Memory Settings

TM

AT model

MT model

When the main menu is ‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference.

TM

To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park (A/T) or the parking brake set (M/T).

You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.

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Multi-Information Display

Setup Category

DOOR SETUP

Menu Item AUTO DOOR LOCK

Description

Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK (AT)

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK (MT)

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all doors.

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter when the button is first pushed The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice.

＊

＊＊

＊＊

Setting Option SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR SHIFT TO P ALL DOORS IGN OFF DRIVER DOOR IGN OFF ALL DOORS OFF IGN OFF DRIVER DOOR IGN OFF ALL DOORS OFF DRIVER’S DOOR ALL DOORS BEEP ON BEEP OFF

＊＊

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P.80

P.80

P.81

P.81

: Automatic transmission model only

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: Default setting

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Multi-Information Display

Setup Category

DOOR SET UP

Menu Item

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

LIGHTING SETUP

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

Description

Setting Option

Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Changes how long (in seconds) the headlights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

＊＊

＊＊

30 sec 60 sec 90 sec 0 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec SET CANCEL

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P.82

P.83

P.83

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

Changes all the customized settings as default.

DEFAULT ALL

＊＊

: Default setting

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Multi-Information Display

AutoDoorLock The first Keyless Memory Setting is Auto Door Lock.

U.S. (AT)

(MT)

(MT)

Canada (AT)

To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ‘‘Keyless Memory Setting ’’ is displayed. The display will change as shown above.

TM

There are two (manual transmission) or three (automatic transmission) possible settings: OFF: The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

SHIFT FROM P: The doors will lock whenever you move the shift lever out of P. (Models with automatic transmission.)

OnU.S.models 10 mph: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed reaches 10 mph.

OnCanadianmodels 15 km/h: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed reaches 15 km/h.

Select the desired condition by moving the pointer with the INFO ) button and enter your selection ▼ by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

AutoDoorUnlock There are five possible settings for automatic transmission models and three possible settings for manual transmission models.

SHIFT TO P: The driver’s door or all doors depending on your selection in the next step, will unlock whenever you move the shift lever to P (Models with automatic transmission).

IGN OFF: The driver’s door or all doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

OFF: The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time.

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Onmodelswithautomatictransmission Onmodelswithmanualtransmission Select the condition and door(s) to Select the desired condition by unlock by moving the pointer with moving the pointer with the INFO INFO ( ) button and enter your ) button and enter your selection ▼ selection by pressing the SEL/ by pressing the SEL/RESET button. RESET button.

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To designate the door(s) that unlock under the previous step, select ‘‘DRVR DR’’ or ‘‘ALL DRS’’ by moving the pointer with the INFO ) button and enter your selection ▼ by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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KeyandRemoteUnlockMode

KeylessLockAcknowledgment

You can select whether the driver’s door or all the doors unlock when you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter first time.

Select the desired setting ‘‘DRIVER DOOR’’ or ‘‘ALL DOORS’’ by pressing the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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When you push the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds after you lock the doors with the remote transmitter, a beeper will sound to verify that doors are locked and the security system has set.

If you do not want the beeper to sound, select ‘‘BEEP OFF’’ with the INFO ( selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

) button and enter your

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Multi-Information Display

SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

HeadlightAutoOffTimer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver’s door.

You can change how long the lights stay on before they go off as described next.

Select the desired relock time by moving the pointer with the INFO ) button and enter your selection ▼ by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Select the desired time (‘‘0s, 15s, 30s or 60s’’) by moving the pointer with the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

DefaultAll

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors (see page ). Select how long it takes for the interior lights to fade out (in seconds) from ‘‘5s, 15s, or 30s’’ by moving the pointer with the INFO (

) button.

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Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, display the menu shown above. Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ by moving the pointer with the INFO ( button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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To exit ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ without changing the current settings, select ‘‘EXIT’’ by moving the pointer with the INFO (

) button and enter your

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Multi-Information Display

selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

If you select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ the display changes as shown. Press the INFO ( / ) button to cancel ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ or press the SEL/ RESET button to confirm your selection is ‘‘DEFAULT ALL.’’

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 86, 89)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 85)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 90)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 89)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 271)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 90)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 186)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 91)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 183)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 192)

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HORN ＊

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 111)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Intermittent

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Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

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The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

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The length of the wiper

interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed. Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wiper speed will increase to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

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Windshield Washers

Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Turn Signals and Headlights

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Turn Signal Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

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Turning the ’’ position turns

Headlights On switch to the ‘‘ on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Turn Signal Off Parking and instrument panel AUTO Headlights on Fog lights off Fog lights on High beams Flash high beams

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When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

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High Beams To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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The automatic lighting

AUTO feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the

position.

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

Turn Signals and Headlights

LIGHT SENSOR