2012 Acura TL Owners Manual

The remote may not work if: It is too close to the vehicle. It is above or below the vehicle, even when it is within its operating range.

Each front door has a LOCK/ UNLOCK feature.

The handle of each front door has a sensor. That sensor works with the remote so you can automatically unlock the door(s).

By default, only the driver’s door unlocks when you grab its handle.

Keyless Access System

To unlock the remaining doors and the trunk, press the UNLOCK button on the remote or the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door.

To change the ‘‘DOOR UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page

116

All the doors unlock when you grab the handle of the front passenger’s door.

When you unlock the door(s), some exterior lights blink twice and the system beeps twice.

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 117

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page

118

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If you wear a glove while grabbing a front door handle, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.

If you do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

If a remote is within operating range while you wash your vehicle or when it is raining heavily, the door sensors may respond by unlocking the doors.

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Each unlock sensor does not operate when:

Locking the Doors

The remote is not within the operating range.

The remote is too close to the vehicle.

When the doors are unlocked.

The remote battery is dead.

The vehicle battery is dead.

DOOR LOCK BUTTON

When you press the door lock button on the front door, all the doors and the trunk will lock.

Before locking the doors, make sure the remote is not inside the vehicle.

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When you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink and the system beeps once. If no exterior lights blink and/or no beeper sounds, check to see if the trunk or hood is open.

The door lock button does not work if:

The remote is not within the operating range.

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH’’ setting, see page 117

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP’’ setting, see page

118

Within 2 seconds of pressing the door lock button or locking the doors with the remote, pull the handle to make sure the doors are actually locked. The door unlock sensors will not operate for about 2 seconds after the doors are locked.

Any door is open.

The power mode is not set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

The remote is in the keyless access slot.

The remote is too close to the vehicle.

The remote battery is dead.

The vehicle battery is dead.

Keyless Access System

DoorLockPrevention If you open the driver’s door, pull its lock tab rearward on the door, and shut it when the remote is inside the vehicle, the driver’s door will unlock. Make sure you carry the remote with you when you lock the doors.

This function is also activated on the front passenger’s door. If you open the front passenger’s door, and shut it after pulling its lock tab rearward when the remote is inside the vehicle, all doors will unlock.

The door lock prevention will also activate if you try to lock the doors with the master door lock switch when the remote is inside the vehicle.

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Keyless Access System

Locking and Unlocking the Trunk Opening and Closing the Trunk When you close the trunk with all doors locked, the trunk will lock.

TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH

Push the trunk release switch when carrying the remote (if the doors are locked).

When you unlock all the doors with the remote, built-in key or power door lock master switch, the trunk will unlock.

The trunk cannot be locked if:

The remote is too close to the trunk lid.

The remote is on the interior rear panel.

You can open the trunk in any of these ways:

The remote is too close to the seat-back of the rear seat or the seat cushion.

Push the trunk release switch when the doors are unlocked.

Press the trunk release button inside the vehicle.

Press the trunk button on the remote.

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INNER HANDLE

To close the trunk, use the inner handle to lower the lid, then press down on the back edge.

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Before closing the trunk, make sure the remote is not in the trunk.

If you close the trunk when the remote is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Carbon getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page 57

Keyless Access System

You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed, if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot, or if the power mode is in any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

When you cannot set the security system because the trunk or hood is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds.

Keyless Access Remote

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

−

LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set.

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−

Press this button once UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. The door activated map lights (if the door activated light switch is set) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any door within 30 seconds, the map lights fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 130

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ see page

121

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

To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 133

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ setting, see page

131

−

TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk with the exterior trunk release switch if the remote is in the keyless access remote slot, or the power mode is in any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). You cannot open the trunk with the remote if the trunk main switch in the glove box is turned off.

−

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.

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Replacing the Remote Battery

Replace the battery if necessary. Battery type: CR2032

To replace the battery: 1.

Remove the built-in key (see page 201

).

2.

Place a cloth on the edge to prevent scratches, then remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a coin.

Keyless Access System

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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3.

Replace the old battery with a new battery. Place the battery so the ＋ side is facing up. Snap the two halves of the remote case back together.

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

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Keyless Access System

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

Here are the settings activated with the remote:

Driving position memory (see page

170

).

Customized settings (see page

94

).

Audio system settings (see page

285

).

Climate control settings (see page

227

).

Navigation system preferences (see the navigation system manual).

DRIVER’S ID

When you unlock the door with your remote, each remote activates the customized settings related to that remote. The driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

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RemoteCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the remote.

Protect the remote from extreme temperatures.

Do not immerse the remote in any liquid.

If you lose a remote, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Engine Start/Stop Button Operating Range

The engine may not run, and some malfunctions may occur, if the remote is outside the vehicle.

The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Also, the engine may not start if the remote is too close to the windows.

Keyless Access System

Make sure you know where the remote is when you are inside the vehicle.

Remember that you can start the engine when the remote is inside the vehicle.

Make sure you always carry the remote with you.

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Keyless Access System

Engine Start/Stop Button Operation This system uses the engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch to start and stop the engine. If you are carrying the keyless access remote, you can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button with the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed. You can also stop the engine by pushing this button when the vehicle is stopped.

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button, while pressing the clutch pedal fully, with the shift lever in any gear position.

ChangingthePowerModewithout StartingtheEngine To change the power mode without turning on the engine, press the engine start/stop button without pressing the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission). The power mode will be changed as shown on the next page.

SwitchingthePowerModes The keyless access system has four power modes: VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and START.

Each time you press the engine start/stop button without pressing the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) while carrying the keyless access remote, the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON.

Automatictransmission: You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start/stop button, while pressing the brake pedal, with the shift lever in Park or neutral position.

Manualtransmission: You can start the engine at any time by pressing the engine start/stop

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Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Keyless Access System

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Indicator in the button is off.

ACCESSORY Indicator in the button comes on green. Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

ON Indicator in the button remains green when the engine is not running. (If the engine is running,this indicator is off.) All electrical components can be used.

Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.

: Press the engine start/stop button. : Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P. : Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.

: Press the engine start/stop button without pressing the clutch pedal.

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2012 TLManualTransmission Each time you press the engine start/stop button without pressing the clutch pedal, the power mode switches between VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and ON modes. To change the mode from ON to ACCESSORY, or ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), press the engine start/stop button twice.

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Keyless Access System

AutomaticTransmission How the mode is switched depends on if the shift lever is in Park or not.

With the shift lever in Park, the power mode changes from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you push the engine start/stop button.

To change the mode from ON to ACCESSORY with the shift lever position in Park, take your foot off the brake and press the engine start/stop button twice.

To change the mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button twice.

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If the keyless access system NOTE: main switch in the glove box is off, make sure to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access slot to turn on your vehicle’s power mode. For more information, refer to page

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To remove the keyless access remote from the slot, make sure the power mode is VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

Ignition Switch Position

Without Keyless Access System

Power Mode

With Keyless Access System and Engine Start/Stop Button

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Engine is turned off and power is shut down.

The steering wheel is locked.

No electrical components can be used.

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

Indicator-Off

Engine is turned off and power is shut down.

The steering wheel is locked.

No electrical components can be used.

Engine is turned off.

Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

Normal key position while driving.

Use this position to start the engine.

All electrical components can be used.

The ignition switch returns to the ON (II) position when you release the key.

ACCESSORY

ON

START

Indicator-Green

Engine is turned off.

Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated.

Green

OFF

Indicator- Green (engine is turned off) Off (engine is running)

All electrical components can be used.

Indicator-Off

The mode automatically returns to ON after the engine starts.

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Keyless Access System

Starting the Engine

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

StartingGuidance

TO START ENGINE: A/T

TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:

BRAKE PEDAL

CLUTCH PEDAL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

M/T

You can start the engine in any power mode.

ManualTransmission 1.

Apply the parking brake.

To start the engine: AutomaticTransmission 1.

Move the shift lever to Park (P).

2.

Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button.

2. Press the clutch pedal down all

the way. The engine does not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed.

3.

Press the engine start/stop button.

After you unlock and open the driver’s door, you will see the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message on the multi-information display. The ‘‘TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ message will be shown after three seconds. The display switches between the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ and ‘‘TO TURN ACCESSORY ON:’’ messages every three seconds.

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Whenthekeylessaccesssystemmain the multi- switchinthegloveboxisoff, information display shows the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message, then the ‘‘TO START ENGINE:’’ message will be shown after you insert the remote into the slot. Each time you press the engine start/stop button, the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display if the remote is not in the slot.

NOTE: If the keyless access remote battery dies, you may have to use the built-in key to unlock/lock the vehicle. The built-in key is stored inside the keyless access remote (see page

201

).

After entering the vehicle, insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).

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Keyless Access System

Tounlockthesteeringwheel

TO UNLOCK WHEEL

If the steering wheel is locked, the engine cannot start. The multi- information display shows you the above message and the indicator in the engine start/stop button blinks. To unlock the steering wheel, apply force by turning it left and right while pressing the engine start/stop button at the same time.

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Stopping the Engine

A/T model

To turn the vehicle off, make sure the vehicle is completely stopped and do the following.

AutomaticTransmission 1. 2.

Shift to park (P). Press the engine start/stop button with your foot on the brake pedal.

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ManualTransmission

If the shift lever is in neutral, press the engine start/stop button. If the shift lever is in any gear other than neutral, depress the clutch pedal, then press the engine start/stop button.

The engine stops and the power mode switches from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is off. You can verify if the power is off by checking the engine start/stop button LED indicator.

Onmanualtransmissionmodels Make sure to press the brake pedal or set the parking brake before turning off the engine. If your foot is OFF the clutch pedal in any gear position, pressing the engine start/ stop button turns off the engine, and the vehicle may move forward or backward.

OperationGuidance

SHIFT TO PARK

A/T model only

Onautomatictransmissionmodels You can only place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode if the transmission is in Park. You will see the ‘‘SHIFT TO PARK’’ message on the multi-information display if you press the engine start/stop button to turn the vehicle off with the shift lever in any other position except for P (Park).

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ACCESSORY MODE

TO TURN VEHICLE OFF

Allmodels If the power mode is in ACCESSORY, you may see the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message on the multi- information display.

After the driver’s door is opened, you will see the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi- information display. Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode from ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Keyless Access System

If you open the driver’s door in the ACCESSORY mode, a beeper will sound. You will also see a ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF:’’ message on the multi-information display.

Press the engine start/stop button twice with your foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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EmergencyEngineStop The engine start/stop button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the following operations:

Press and hold the engine start/ stop button for three seconds. Firmly press the engine start/stop button three times.

Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched off.

If you are driving, the power mode switches from ON to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever you perform either procedure. However, the steering wheel will NOT lock.

If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button once when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is in Park (automatic transmission), do either emergency engine stop procedure. In this case, the power mode will change to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), however, the steering wheel may NOT lock.

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Beeper and Message KeylessRemoteNotDetected

If you take the keyless access remote out of the vehicle and close the door with the power mode ON or ACCESSORY, the inside and outside beepers sound and a ‘‘KEYLESS REMOTE NOT DETECTED’’ message will be displayed on the multi-information display, and the doors will not lock.

The displayed message goes away when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle.

If the engine is running and you take the remote out of the vehicle, it will continue to run, and the inside and outside beepers will sound. Once the power mode is changed to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the engine will not restart until you bring back a remote into the vehicle.

Keyless Access System

The engine does not start if you push the engine start/stop button when the remote is outside the vehicle. Check where the remote is. Make sure that the remote is in the vehicle with you when you operate the engine start/stop button.

Even when the remote is inside the vehicle, the beeper may sound when the location of the remote is not detected due to surrounding conditions. It is not a failure. Make sure that you carry the remote with you.

The outside beeper sounds when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, and a door is opened, then closed.

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KeylessRemoteLowBattery

The battery in the remote normally lasts about 2 years. To ensure maximum battery life, do not store the remote close to electrical devices such as computers or TVs. When the multi-information display shows ‘‘CHANGE KEYLESS REMOTE BATTERY,’’ replace the battery as soon as possible (see page

181

).

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If the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled, you should insert the remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine. After inserting the remote into the slot, operate the engine start/stop button as previously described (see pages 184
on the keyless access slot, see page 197

). For more information

and

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Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. You should replace the battery as soon as possible.

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Keyless Access Remote System Main Switch

Turning off the keyless

NOTE: access system will disable lockout prevention.

With the keyless access remote system main switch off, you should insert the keyless access remote into the keyless remote slot to start the engine. For more information, see page

197

OFF

MAIN SWITCH

This switch is in the glove box. You can cancel the keyless access system features, which are locking/ unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk, and starting the engine while carrying the keyless access remote. To cancel the system, turn the keyless access system main switch off by pushing it down.

Keyless Access System

Keyless Access System Indicator

According to the message on the multi-information display, this indicator has two indications. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless access system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM’’ message indicates a problem with the keyless starting system.

This indicator normally comes on for several seconds when you change the power mode to ON.

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Keyless Access System

CheckKeylessAccessSystem

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR

The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM.’’

CheckKeylessStartingSystem

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR

In this case, use the built-in key to lock/unlock the doors and insert the keyless access remote into the slot to start the engine (see page ).

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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:

The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.

The indicator comes on after the engine has started.

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Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if:

The keyless access system indicator comes on and stays on while you are driving.

The indicator comes on and stays on in any power mode.

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The multi-information display shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM.’’

Keyless Access Remote Slot

SLOT

In this case, you should not shut off your engine until you are in a safe location or at your dealer, as your vehicle may not restart.

KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE

In the following two cases, you have to insert the keyless access remote into the keyless access remote slot to set the power mode and start the engine:

If the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/ unlock operation is disabled. When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to off.

Keyless Access System

To remove the keyless access remote, place the vehicle in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then pull out the keyless access remote.

If the keyless access remote has been inserted into the slot with the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box turned off, it will lock into place when the power is on. The slot will unlock when the power is turned off.

If the keyless access remote NOTE: does not come out of the slot easily, try to push it in before pulling it out. Make sure the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.

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Keyless Access System

Onautomatictransmissionmodels The multi-information display shows the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ or ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message to remind you to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

UnlockedKeylessAccessRemote When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to ON, the remote remains unlocked when you insert it into the keyless access remote slot and the power mode is turned on.

OperationGuidance Toinsertthekeylessaccessremote:

Onmanualtransmissionmodels The multi-information display shows the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message to remind you that the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

Onallmodels To avoid damaging the slot, do not insert any other objects into the slot or put a sticker on the keyless access remote.

Inserting the remote does not charge the remote battery. If necessary, you should replace the battery as soon as possible.

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When you open the driver’s door, and each time you press the engine start/stop button, you will see the ‘‘INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO SLOT’’ message on the multi- information display in the following situations:

When the keyless access system main switch (see page ) is off. When the keyless access remote is not in the vehicle.

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Tounlockthekeylessaccessremote: Onautomatictransmissionmodels

When the keyless access remote system main switch in the glove box is set to OFF, the multi-information display will show the ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message after you shift to Park.

The message reminds you that the keyless access remote is locked in the keyless access remote slot, and that the power mode is in the ACCESSORY or ON position. To remove the keyless access remote, turn the power mode off by pressing the engine start/stop button twice (in ACCESSORY mode) or once (in ON mode) without pressing the brake pedal.

Keyless Access System

In ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘ACCESSORY MODE’’ message will be displayed a few seconds after the ‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS REMOTE TURN OFF POWER’’ message is displayed.

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2012 TLIf you turn off the vehicle and leave the remote in the keyless access remote slot, you will also hear a reminder beeper.

Onautomatictransmissionmodels The shift lever must be in Park before you can press the engine start/stop button twice without pressing the brake pedal to set the vehicle into the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode.

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Keyless Access System

Toremovethekeylessaccessremote:

If the vehicle is left in the ACCESSORY mode, the ‘‘TO TURN VEHICLE OFF’’ message is shown on the multi-information display when you open the driver’s door. If the vehicle is left in the VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode with the keyless access remote in the slot, the ‘‘REMOVE KEYLESS REMOTE FROM SLOT’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

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Built-in key and Remote The built-in key can be used to lock/ unlock the doors and the trunk when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.

BUILT-IN KEY

To avoid damaging the remote and the built-in key, never pull on the built-in key unless you are pressing the release button.

The keyless access system uses an electric field to identify the remote.

If you use medical equipment such as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your doctor if the electric field used by the remote will affect it.

RELEASE BUTTON

To remove the built-in key, pull it out while pressing the release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the key into the remote until it clicks.

Keyless Access System

Valet Function The trunk and glove box cannot be opened when you turn the trunk main switch off and lock the glove box and trunk pass-through cover with the built-in key. Then, the trunk cannot be opened by using the remote or the exterior trunk release switch.

Remove the built-in key from the remote by pressing the button, then give that remote to someone else as a valet key.

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Seat Heaters

Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

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.

TLandTLwithTechnologyPackage models SH-AWDandSH-AWDwithTechnology Packagemodels 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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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.

＊ 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 information, see pages 184 and 187.

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A multi-information display message may inform you when the battery charge is getting low. See page 87

for more information.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period, 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 Heaters

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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Seat Heaters and Ventilations

Passenger’s seat

SEAT HEATER BUTTON

HEATERS

Driver’s seat

INDICATORS

SEAT VENTILATION BUTTON

You must select the ON mode by operating the engine start/stop button (see page ) to use the heaters and the air ventilation system.

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TLwithAdvancePackageandCanadian ElitePackagemodels SH-AWDwithAdvancePackageand CanadianSH-AWDElitePackage models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system.

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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: Three indicators on. HI MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.

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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 off.

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To ventilate the seat, press the seat ventilation button. The indicator (blue) above the button will come on. The air ventilation system has four settings: HI Three indicators on. MID Two indicators on. − LO One indicator on. OFF All indicators off.

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When you press the seat ventilation button once, the system is set to HI. To change to the lower mode, press the seat ventilation button. To turn the air ventilation off, press the seat ventilation button until the indicators go off.

Seat Heaters and Ventilations

A multi-information display message may inform you when the battery charge is getting low. See page 87

for more information.

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.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation:

Do not use the seat heater or the seat ventilation in the HI setting for an extended period, 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 or the seat ventilation, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

The heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

INDICATOR

FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH