Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 108) POWER DOOR LOCKS (P. 96) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 65) CEILING CONSOLE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) POWER... (P. 126) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 133) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON(P. 97) : CEILING LIGHT (P. 118) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 189) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 115) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 237) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 239) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 256) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 259) On models with navigation system shown...
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 108) POWER DOOR LOCKS (P. 96) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 65) CEILING CONSOLE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) POWER... (P. 126) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 133) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON(P. 97) : CEILING LIGHT (P. 118) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 189) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 115) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 237) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 239) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 256) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 259) On models with navigation system shown...
Owner's Manual
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...the Head Restraints ...13 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 TL Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts. It shows you important information about how ... Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Adjust the Front Seats ...12 3. And it tells you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt ...
...the Head Restraints ...13 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...16 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 TL Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts. It shows you important information about how ... Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Adjust the Front Seats ...12 3. And it tells you how to protect yourself and your airbags work. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt ...
Owner's Manual
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... Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners CONTINUED 7 2008 TL These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and...
... Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners CONTINUED 7 2008 TL These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and...
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... See pages 33 guidelines on the multiinformation display to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2008 TL Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening...
... See pages 33 guidelines on the multiinformation display to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who are closed . Driver and Passenger Safety 11 2008 TL Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening...
Owner's Manual
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... in your seat while it retracts completely. Look for how to help restrain your hips. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to properly position the belt). The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to secure a child seat (see ...object(s) hanging on the buckle. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the seat or in the door. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 19 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the...
... in your seat while it retracts completely. Look for how to help restrain your hips. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to properly position the belt). The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to secure a child seat (see ...object(s) hanging on the buckle. To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the seat or in the door. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 19 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the...
Owner's Manual
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...be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Never let two children use this feature (see page 98 ). 37 2008 TL If you could be seriously hurt or killed. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out ...ignition switch can be very seriously injured in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Use the childproof door locks to use the same seat belt. This can prevent children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can reach is buckled, the ...
...be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Never let two children use this feature (see page 98 ). 37 2008 TL If you could be seriously hurt or killed. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out ...ignition switch can be very seriously injured in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Use the childproof door locks to use the same seat belt. This can prevent children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can reach is buckled, the ...
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...Hazard Warning Button ...90 Rear Window Defogger ...90 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Keys and Locks ...92 Immobilizer System...94 Ignition Switch ...95 Door Locks ...96 Trunk...97 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Remote Transmitter ...99 Seats ...103 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...105 Mirrors ...106...119 Beverage Holders ...120 Accessory Power Sockets...120 Glove Box ...121 Console Compartment ...121 Coin Holder ...122 Front Door Pockets ...123 Vanity Mirror ...123 Sun Visor ...123 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach.
...Hazard Warning Button ...90 Rear Window Defogger ...90 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Keys and Locks ...92 Immobilizer System...94 Ignition Switch ...95 Door Locks ...96 Trunk...97 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Remote Transmitter ...99 Seats ...103 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...105 Mirrors ...106...119 Beverage Holders ...120 Accessory Power Sockets...120 Glove Box ...121 Console Compartment ...121 Coin Holder ...122 Front Door Pockets ...123 Vanity Mirror ...123 Sun Visor ...123 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY (P. 108) POWER DOOR LOCKS (P. 96) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) CEILING CONSOLE CLOCK (P. 116) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 126) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 133) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 112) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 97) : CEILING LIGHT (P. 118) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 189) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 115) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 237) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 239) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 256) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 259) On models with navigation system shown 56 2008 TL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY (P. 108) POWER DOOR LOCKS (P. 96) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) CEILING CONSOLE CLOCK (P. 116) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 126) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 133) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 112) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 97) : CEILING LIGHT (P. 118) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 189) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 115) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 237) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 239) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 256) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 259) On models with navigation system shown 56 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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.... Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 298 ). When you open the driver's door. 62 2008 TL If you signal a lane change or turn. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the headlight controls. Main Menu Table... Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK...
.... Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 298 ). When you open the driver's door. 62 2008 TL If you signal a lane change or turn. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on the headlight controls. Main Menu Table... Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK...
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... 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 Page P.79 P.80 Instruments and Controls P.80 P.81 P.81 CONTINUED 77 2008 TL A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
... 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 Page P.79 P.80 Instruments and Controls P.80 P.81 P.81 CONTINUED 77 2008 TL A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
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... with the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by moving the pointer with automatic transmission.) On U.S. CONTINUED 79 2008 TL There are two (manual transmission) or three (automatic transmission) possible settings: OFF: The auto door lock is displayed. On Canadian models Select the desired condition by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 15 km/h: The...
... with the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by moving the pointer with automatic transmission.) On U.S. CONTINUED 79 2008 TL There are two (manual transmission) or three (automatic transmission) possible settings: OFF: The auto door lock is displayed. On Canadian models Select the desired condition by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 15 km/h: The...
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...selection by moving the pointer with INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 80 2008 TL IGN OFF: The driver's door or all doors unlock when you move the shift lever to P (Models with the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing... the SEL/RESET button. To designate the door(s) that unlock under the previous step, select ''DRVR DR'' or ''ALL DRS'' by moving the pointer with automatic transmission). Select the condition and door(s) to the LOCK (0) position. On models with automatic transmission On models ...
...selection by moving the pointer with INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 80 2008 TL IGN OFF: The driver's door or all doors unlock when you move the shift lever to P (Models with the INFO ( ) button and enter your selection by pressing... the SEL/RESET button. To designate the door(s) that unlock under the previous step, select ''DRVR DR'' or ''ALL DRS'' by moving the pointer with automatic transmission). Select the condition and door(s) to the LOCK (0) position. On models with automatic transmission On models ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. Keep the keys... away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. The valet key does not contain a battery. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks KEY... pass-through cover and the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your vehicle. Protect...
...in the ignition and the driver's door lock. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. Keep the keys... away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. The valet key does not contain a battery. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks KEY... pass-through cover and the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your vehicle. Protect...
Owner's Manual
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... , and close the driver's door. 96 2008 TL The remaining doors unlock when you try to unlock. Each door has a lock tab on the driver's door, all doors. When you close the door. Either switch locks and unlocks all the doors lock. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of...
... , and close the driver's door. 96 2008 TL The remaining doors unlock when you try to unlock. Each door has a lock tab on the driver's door, all doors. When you close the door. Either switch locks and unlocks all the doors lock. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks To lock any door when getting out of...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside . The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the LOCK position, the door cannot be shown how to the left. With the lever in the rear from inside regardless of the position of... the lock tab. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open the trunk, push the release lever to use the outside door handle. 98 2008 TL Parents should decide if their children should be opened from accidentally opening the...
...vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from inside . The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the LOCK position, the door cannot be shown how to the left. With the lever in the rear from inside regardless of the position of... the lock tab. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. To open the trunk, push the release lever to use the outside door handle. 98 2008 TL Parents should decide if their children should be opened from accidentally opening the...
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...Close UNLOCK BUTTON Open 3. To close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver's door lock. Insert the key in the driver's door lock. 2. All four windows and the moonroof start to unlock the driver's door. Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it . 3. To stop before the...Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it . 114 2008 TL Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it . If the windows and the moonroof stop the windows and moonroof, release the button. 3. Insert the key in the driver's door lock. 2. To open the windows and moonroof further, press ...
...Close UNLOCK BUTTON Open 3. To close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver's door lock. Insert the key in the driver's door lock. 2. All four windows and the moonroof start to unlock the driver's door. Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it . 3. To stop before the...Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it . 114 2008 TL Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it . If the windows and the moonroof stop the windows and moonroof, release the button. 3. Insert the key in the driver's door lock. 2. To open the windows and moonroof further, press ...
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... page 68 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. Since it . SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR With the system set, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key or use the remote transmitter. For the system to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard...system will cause the system to it is cut. 185 2008 TL Features Once the security system is setting itself. To reset an alarming system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the key, driver's lock tab, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. It also alarms if the audio...
... page 68 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. Since it . SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR With the system set, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key or use the remote transmitter. For the system to break into your vehicle and valuables from the dashboard...system will cause the system to it is cut. 185 2008 TL Features Once the security system is setting itself. To reset an alarming system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the key, driver's lock tab, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter. It also alarms if the audio...
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Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 20 A 15 A Circuits Protected DBW IG1 Coil Daytime Running Light LAF Radio Interior Lights Back Up Door Lock Accessory Socket 336 2008 TL Amps. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 7.5 A ...
Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 20 A 15 A Circuits Protected DBW IG1 Coil Daytime Running Light LAF Radio Interior Lights Back Up Door Lock Accessory Socket 336 2008 TL Amps. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 7.5 A ...
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...When to...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...319 Charging System Indicator ...59, 330 Checklist, Before Driving ...252 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Child Safety ...33 Booster Seats ...49 Child Seats ...41 Infants ...38 Large Children ...48 LATCH...43 Risks...Indicators ...267 Disc Changer ...145, 165 Disc Changer Error Messages ...176 Disposal of Used Oil ...289 Doors Monitor Indicator ...11, 68 Power Door Locks ...96 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...251 Economy ...242 Driving...90 Defrosting the Windows ...130 Dimensions ...344 E Economy, Fuel ...242 II 2008 TL
...When to...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...319 Charging System Indicator ...59, 330 Checklist, Before Driving ...252 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Child Safety ...33 Booster Seats ...49 Child Seats ...41 Infants ...38 Large Children ...48 LATCH...43 Risks...Indicators ...267 Disc Changer ...145, 165 Disc Changer Error Messages ...176 Disposal of Used Oil ...289 Doors Monitor Indicator ...11, 68 Power Door Locks ...96 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...251 Economy ...242 Driving...90 Defrosting the Windows ...130 Dimensions ...344 E Economy, Fuel ...242 II 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Safety Features ...7 Airbags ...9 Door Locks ...11 Head Restraints ...13 Seat Belts ...8 Seats and ...Service Manual ...361 Service Station Procedures ...237 Setting the Clock ...116 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...259 Shift Lock Release ...264 Shifting ...256, 259 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain......326 State Emissions Testing ...355 Steam Coming from Engine ...328 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Anti-theft Column Lock ...95 Stereo Sound System ...133 Storing Your Vehicle ...315 Sunglasses Holder ...123 Supplemental Restraint System ...22 ...
Main Menu Index Safety Features ...7 Airbags ...9 Door Locks ...11 Head Restraints ...13 Seat Belts ...8 Seats and ...Service Manual ...361 Service Station Procedures ...237 Setting the Clock ...116 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...259 Shift Lock Release ...264 Shifting ...256, 259 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain......326 State Emissions Testing ...355 Steam Coming from Engine ...328 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Anti-theft Column Lock ...95 Stereo Sound System ...133 Storing Your Vehicle ...315 Sunglasses Holder ...123 Supplemental Restraint System ...22 ...