2008 Acura TL Owners Manual

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds (depending on the keyless memory setting), you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system has set. You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed or if the key is in the ignition switch.

Remote Transmitter

TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk.

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Press this button for

PANIC about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door or all the doors (depending on the keyless memory setting). Press it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the center position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any doors within 30 seconds (or whatever setting the relock timer is set to), the light fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets. To change this setting, refer to Keyless Memory Settings on page

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Remote Transmitter

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

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SCREW

KEYPAD

To replace the battery:

1.

2.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button from outside.

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BATTERY

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( insert it in the keypad.

side facing up), then

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5.

Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse order.

3.

Place a cloth on the edge of the keypad, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver or coin.

Remote Transmitter

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Remote Transmitter

Keyless Memory Settings

TM

Here are the settings activated by the remote;

Customized settings (see page

77

).

Driving position memory (see page

108

).

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 also comes on.

When you unlock the driver’s door with a remote, that remote’s keyless memory settings are activated. Depending on which remote was used, a WELCOME DRIVER 1 or WELCOME DRIVER 2 message appears on the multi-information display. The driver’s ID (MEMORY 1 or MEMORY 2) is printed on the back of each remote.

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To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote will blink twice. Then release the buttons. Doing this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote and restores the default settings.

To turn the keyless memory settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once to indicate the feature has been turned on.

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Seats

Front Seat Power Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Moving the long horizontal switch on the driver’s seat adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. On the passenger’s seat, the long horizontal switch moves the seat only back and forth. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle.

The short horizontal switch on the driver’s seat adjusts the degree of lumbar support.

DRIVER’S SEAT

PASSENGER’S SEAT

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down. (Driver’s seat only)

Raises or lowers the seat. (Driver’s seat only)

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time. (Driver’s seat only) Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (Driver’s seat only)

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Seats

Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

RELEASE BUTTON

All head restraints adjust for height. The tilt of the front head restraints is also adjustable. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down. To adjust the tilt, pivot the front head restraint to the desired position.

The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

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Armrest

Seats, Trunk Pass-through Cover

Trunk Pass-through Cover

KNOB

The lid of the console compartment can be used as an armrest by moving it forward and backward. Make sure the armrest is securely latched.

Make sure your passenger’s hands or fingers are away from the armrest before moving it.

The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

COVER

The trunk pass-through cover can be opened from either side; it folds forward onto the center armrest. Open the cover by sliding the knob downward and pushing or pulling on the cover. To close the cover, swing it up and push firmly on the top. Make sure it latches properly.

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Trunk Pass-through Cover, Mirrors

Make sure all items in the trunk and those extending through the pass- through are secured.

For security, this cover can be locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it clockwise.

Mirrors

INDICATOR

SENSOR

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

AUTO BUTTON

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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.

Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open. See page

Carbon Monoxide Hazard 52

on

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AdjustingthePowerMirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

1.

2.

3.

With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, move the selector switch to the L (driver’s side), or R (passenger’s side).

Push the edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When finished, move the selector switch back to the center (off) position.

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirrors to their original position.

To tilt the driver’s mirror, place the selector switch in the left position.

To tilt the passenger’s mirror, place the switch in the right position.

To turn the feature off, place the switch in the center position.

Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page

108

).

Mirrors

PowerMirrorHeaters

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMO BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page

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MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the MEMO button on the driver’s door. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors are now stored.

Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions.

Two seat and outside mirror positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

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Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Selecting a Memorized Position

MEMORY BUTTONS

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

2.

Make sure the parking brake is set (M/T) or the shift lever is in Park (A/T).

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

NotesforvehicleswithM/T

You cannot select a memorized position if the transmission is in reverse. Shift to another gear, then select a position.

If the parking brake is not set, you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is complete.

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Driving Position Memory System

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park (automatic transmission), or into reverse (manual transmission).

Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Seat Heaters

Push the right side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the left side of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

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.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

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Power Windows

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

The driver’s door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger’s window, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

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AUTO To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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Power Windows

To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

Auto Reverse If either front window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or a front window fuse is removed, the AUTO function is disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch pushed in when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the front window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the front window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Power Windows

Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter. 1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

3.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1 and 2.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

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UNLOCK BUTTON

Open

Close

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

2.

3.

4.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key. To open the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

To close: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it. Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key. To close the windows and moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Moonroof

To close the moonroof fully, push the switch firmly forward. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing fully, pull back the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch. Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

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MOONROOF SWITCH

To slide the moonroof open, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch forward briefly.

To tilt the moonroof, press straight up on the center of the switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open, press the switch a second time.

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Moonroof, Clock

Clock

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.

Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem The clock displays the time with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to reset the clock.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 114

for details.

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Change the hour by pressing and holding the H button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing and holding the M button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the R button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The clock is set automatically.

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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

59

).

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 68

).

Parking Brake

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Interior Lights

Ceiling Light

Both front and rear ceiling lights work as individual map lights. To turn a map light on or off, press its lens. You can use the front map lights regardless of the position of the front ceiling light switch.

With the front ceiling light switch in the OFF position, the rear map lights do not work, and the interior lights do not come on when you open a door.

The front ceiling light has a three- position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF.

When the ‘‘ is pushed in, both front and rear ceiling lights are ON all the time.

’’ side of the switch

When the ‘‘ the lights are off all the time.

’’ side is pushed in,

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When neither side is pushed in (Door Activated), the lights come on when you:

Open any door. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.

After all doors are closed tightly, both front and rear ceiling lights fade out in 5, 15, or 30 seconds depending on your customized setting (see page

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

FRONT DOOR POCKET

SEAT-BACK POCKETS

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

GLOVE BOX

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BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders

Accessory Power Sockets

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Open the front beverage holder by sliding its cover backward.

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The rear beverage holder is in the rear seat armrest. Open the beverage holder by pushing the front of it, and pulling the holder all the way out.

There are two accessory power sockets. One is in the front of the center console under the utility pocket lid. The other is under the armrest in the console compartment storage area.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Glove Box Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Interior Convenience Items

Console Compartment

To open the console compartment storage area, pull up on the left lever, and lift the armrest. To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.

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Interior Convenience Items

Coin Holder

You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the right lever and lift up the armrest.

The coin holder inside the console compartment is removable. To remove it, pull it up. The coin holder can also be stored in either front door pocket.

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Front Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, lightweight items. Each pocket also has a sunglasses holder. You can remove the sunglasses holder to make more room in the pocket.

Each sun visor has a vanity mirror on the back of it. To use a vanity mirror, pull up the cover. The light come on when you open the cover.

Interior Convenience Item

Sun Visor

SUN VISOR

Slide

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Features

The climate control systems in your vehicle provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Vents, Heating, and A/C Climate Control Audio System Audio System (Models without

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Navigation System)

Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Satellite

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Radio

Operating the Disc Changer Playing a Tape

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Audio System (Models with

Navigation System) Voice Control System Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the XM Satellite

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Radio

Operating the Disc Changer Playing a Tape

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Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs AM/FM Radio Reception Auxiliary Input Jack Remote Audio Controls Radio Theft Protection Security System Cruise Control

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HomeLink Universal

Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink AcuraLink Compass Rearview Camera and Monitor

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Vehicles without navigation system

DRIVER’S AUTO BUTTON

PASSENGER’S AUTO BUTTON

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DRIVER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

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PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Vehicles with navigation system

DRIVER’S AUTO BUTTON

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S AUTO BUTTON

Vents, Heating, and A/C

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DRIVER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE MODE CONTROL BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Voice Control System Onlyonmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system in your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Fan Control Buttons Press the fan speed and airflow. Press the

button to increase the

button to decrease it.

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Temperature Control Buttons The driver’s side temperature and passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. Press either side’s ▲ button to increase the temperature of airflow. Press either side’s button to decrease it. When you set the temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The A/C ON indicator comes on in the display when the A/C is on.

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is recirculated throughout the system. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode). The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris. The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window 90
defogger off and on (see page

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Mode Control Button Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents. When you select system automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

or

When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. In this case, you cannot turn the A/C off. The driver’s side mode and passenger’s side mode can be selected separately when the dual button is pressed. However, when is selected on the driver’s

side, mode selection on the passenger’s side is not possible.

is selected, the

When passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

Dual Button You can set the temperatures and modes for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature and mode with the driver’s side

Vents, Heating, and A/C

temperature control buttons and mode control button.

Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to maximum. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1. 2. 3.

and fresh air mode.

Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control buttons.

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Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 65
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. Set the temperature to the desired level. For quick cooling set the temperature to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

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Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from inside the windows:

indicator will not come on, if it was previously off. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window.

to help clear the

3.

4.

or

When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. This helps to dehumidify the air and to defog the windshield. In either mode, you cannot turn off the A/C. When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as displayed by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator.

1.

2.

Set the fan to the desired speed, or on high for faster defrosting. Select

. When you select

, the system automatically

switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C ON

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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows

1.

2. 3.

. The system

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was previously off. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

To clear the windshield faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Climate Control

To Cool or Heat Automatically The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

Using Automatic Climate Control 1. 2.

Press the AUTO button. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

When the AUTO button on the driver’s side is pressed, the temperature control buttons on the passenger’s side are disabled, and the interior temperature is regulated to the temperature set on the driver’s side. When the AUTO button on the passenger’s side is pressed, temperature can be set on the driver’s side and passenger’s side separately.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

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Temperature Sensor

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has a temperature sensor next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensor or spill any liquid on it.

Climate Control

When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode and starts to run at its lowest speed. Press the fan run faster.

button to make the

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.

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Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

Audio System

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Audio System (Models without Navigation System)

AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

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Audio System (Models without Navigation System)

Playing the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the power/volume knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Selecting a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, and turn it to the left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The seek function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the release it.

＋ −

SEEK button, then

or

−

SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. You will see A. SEL flashing in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

Toturnoffautoselect, A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.

press the

For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 180

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Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button.

2.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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Audio System (Models without Navigation System)