Owner's Manual
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... in servicing the many systems unique to your dealer's staff is specially trained in mind that is dedicated to your vehicle so you years of a 2009 Acura TL was a wise investment. Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner...
... in servicing the many systems unique to your dealer's staff is specially trained in mind that is dedicated to your vehicle so you years of a 2009 Acura TL was a wise investment. Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. It will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner...
Owner's Manual
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...should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Check your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 TL See your dealer. The dealer should check the condition of protection in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and ...should be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as...
...should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Check your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 TL See your dealer. The dealer should check the condition of protection in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and ...should be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as...
Owner's Manual
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... on, and the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on (see page 34 ). However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is no passenger in front, if the sensors detect the... weight of the dashboard comes on . If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off . CONTINUED 29 2009 TL If there is too far forward, the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the impact. If the seat is a problem with less...
... on, and the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on (see page 34 ). However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is no passenger in front, if the sensors detect the... weight of the dashboard comes on . If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off . CONTINUED 29 2009 TL If there is too far forward, the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the impact. If the seat is a problem with less...
Owner's Manual
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... the airbag back on (see page 33 ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is no passenger. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2009 TL The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest.... Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the airbag's deployment path. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
... the airbag back on (see page 33 ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is no passenger. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2009 TL The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest.... Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the airbag's deployment path. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
Owner's Manual
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...Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your dealer. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. If it can prevent your dealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side... airbag cutoff system from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 TL Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors...
...Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your dealer. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. If it can prevent your dealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent the side... airbag cutoff system from inflating during a side impact. 36 2009 TL Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors...
Owner's Manual
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You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. You can see HFL information on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls ... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone. 86 2009 TL model is shown. On models without touching your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Refer to each wheel.
You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. You can see HFL information on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls ... Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor SH-AWD models only Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone. 86 2009 TL model is shown. On models without touching your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Refer to each wheel.
Owner's Manual
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Use only an Acura-approved key blank. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they ... engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your key. CONTINUED 141 2009 TL Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. The valet key does not contain a battery. You will not work to take it apart. You can...
Use only an Acura-approved key blank. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. If they ... engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with your key. CONTINUED 141 2009 TL Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. The valet key does not contain a battery. You will not work to take it apart. You can...
Owner's Manual
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Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your keys. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, ... selecting the power mode, see page 178 . When you ever have received a key number tag with your vehicle from theft. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 143 2009 TL If an improperly coded key or keyless access remote (or other metal object (i.e. On models with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start...
Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your keys. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, ... selecting the power mode, see page 178 . When you ever have received a key number tag with your vehicle from theft. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 143 2009 TL If an improperly coded key or keyless access remote (or other metal object (i.e. On models with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start...
Owner's Manual
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Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints. This reduces the distance between an occupant and the seat-back. It also helps protect the occupants 159 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Active Head Restraints against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward. For a head restraint system .... If the vehicle is struck severely from the restraint legs. Instruments and Controls The driver's and front passenger's seats have the vehicle inspected by an Acura dealer.
Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints. This reduces the distance between an occupant and the seat-back. It also helps protect the occupants 159 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Active Head Restraints against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward. For a head restraint system .... If the vehicle is struck severely from the restraint legs. Instruments and Controls The driver's and front passenger's seats have the vehicle inspected by an Acura dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... may not work if: The battery of the remote is dead. The remote is strong electrical current nearby. You cannot start the engine. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System On models with this key number if you ever have received a key number tag... used to operate the vehicle without an ignition key. This key is dead. You should have to get wet, dry them . Instruments and Controls 167 2009 TL You carry a cell phone, a laptop computer, or other electrical device near the remote.
... may not work if: The battery of the remote is dead. The remote is strong electrical current nearby. You cannot start the engine. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System On models with this key number if you ever have received a key number tag... used to operate the vehicle without an ignition key. This key is dead. You should have to get wet, dry them . Instruments and Controls 167 2009 TL You carry a cell phone, a laptop computer, or other electrical device near the remote.
Owner's Manual
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...until the next 16 characters are shown in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few minutes for the Acura logo to disconnect. That means you can only operate your iPod using the vehicle's audio unit. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod ...may take a few times. If the text data has more than 16 characters, you will see the Acura logo on the audio display, the USB and iPod indicators are shown. CONTINUED 257 2009 TL Text Data Display Function Sample Display Each time you press the TITLE button the display mode switches between...
...until the next 16 characters are shown in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few minutes for the Acura logo to disconnect. That means you can only operate your iPod using the vehicle's audio unit. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod ...may take a few times. If the text data has more than 16 characters, you will see the Acura logo on the audio display, the USB and iPod indicators are shown. CONTINUED 257 2009 TL Text Data Display Function Sample Display Each time you press the TITLE button the display mode switches between...
Owner's Manual
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... display. The name of the device will be illegal to the HFL. Until the phone is only available on the display. CONTINUED Features 273 2009 TL Press the AUX button with a Bluetooth audio system, which allows you will see page 392 ). This function is recognized, you to listen to... play audio files from your Bluetooth Audio phone. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you may be delay before the system begins to streaming audio...
... display. The name of the device will be illegal to the HFL. Until the phone is only available on the display. CONTINUED Features 273 2009 TL Press the AUX button with a Bluetooth audio system, which allows you will see page 392 ). This function is recognized, you to listen to... play audio files from your Bluetooth Audio phone. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you may be delay before the system begins to streaming audio...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1. Turn the interface dial and select Get Album Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in Canada), to acquire updated files. Checking HDD Audio Capacity MAXIMUM CAPACITY REMAINING CAPACITY Updating Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) You... (CDDB) version included with navigation system) Acquiring Title Information 1. VERSION You can update the Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) that includes the update. 340 2009 TL
.... 1. Turn the interface dial and select Get Album Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in Canada), to acquire updated files. Checking HDD Audio Capacity MAXIMUM CAPACITY REMAINING CAPACITY Updating Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) You... (CDDB) version included with navigation system) Acquiring Title Information 1. VERSION You can update the Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) that includes the update. 340 2009 TL
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... information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit http://www. Gracenote may not contain information for all albums. 342 2009 TL Music recognition technology and related data are allowed 4 free updates...
... information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit http://www. Gracenote may not contain information for all albums. 342 2009 TL Music recognition technology and related data are allowed 4 free updates...
Owner's Manual
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... of the selected playable files are displayed in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few minutes for the Acura logo to display on the screen. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the artist, album and track (file) names on your iPod, or you can... find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ ipod. 348 2009 TL Follow the instructions that came with navigation system) : It may need to disconnect. OK to be reset. If the audio system still does not recognize...
... of the selected playable files are displayed in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few minutes for the Acura logo to display on the screen. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the artist, album and track (file) names on your iPod, or you can... find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ ipod. 348 2009 TL Follow the instructions that came with navigation system) : It may need to disconnect. OK to be reset. If the audio system still does not recognize...
Owner's Manual
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...approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you will see page 426 ). Push the HDD/AUX button again to play . When the phone is recognized, you will see the Bluetooth Audio 368 2009 TL This function is only ...mode ACCESSORY or ON. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. To Play Bluetooth Audio Files message and icon on the center display and the audio control display on Bluetooth Audio Compatible phones...
...approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you will see page 426 ). Push the HDD/AUX button again to play . When the phone is recognized, you will see the Bluetooth Audio 368 2009 TL This function is only ...mode ACCESSORY or ON. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. To Play Bluetooth Audio Files message and icon on the center display and the audio control display on Bluetooth Audio Compatible phones...
Owner's Manual
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... find out if your Bluetooth Audio compatible phone does not operate as described, make sure it is an Acura approved phone. Voice Control System Features You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play . Another ... CONNECT'' message after pressing the TITLE button. The phone is not linked to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will appear on . CONTINUED 369 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a ...
... find out if your Bluetooth Audio compatible phone does not operate as described, make sure it is an Acura approved phone. Voice Control System Features You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play . Another ... CONNECT'' message after pressing the TITLE button. The phone is not linked to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will appear on . CONTINUED 369 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a ...
Owner's Manual
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...'s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all Acura to 100% credit toward a replacement battery. Canadian Owners Please refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 631 2009 TL Accessory Limited Warranty coverage for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in a separate...
...'s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all Acura to 100% credit toward a replacement battery. Canadian Owners Please refer to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 631 2009 TL Accessory Limited Warranty coverage for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in a separate...
Owner's Manual
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... online: Call Helm Inc. Publication Form Number 61TK400 61TK400EL 61TK430 31TK4600 31TK4800 31TK4M00 31TK4Q00 ACU-R Form Description 2009 Acura TL Service Manual 2009 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual 2009 Acura TL Owner's Manual 2009 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2009 Acura TL Maintenance Journal 2009 Acura TL Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual: Covers maintenance and...
... online: Call Helm Inc. Publication Form Number 61TK400 61TK400EL 61TK430 31TK4600 31TK4800 31TK4M00 31TK4Q00 ACU-R Form Description 2009 Acura TL Service Manual 2009 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual 2009 Acura TL Owner's Manual 2009 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2009 Acura TL Maintenance Journal 2009 Acura TL Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual: Covers maintenance and...
Owner's Manual
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.... reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. I. CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2009 TL POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le... equipment and features that are not on your particular model. ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE V. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . You may find descriptions of the Acura TL.
.... reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. I. CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2009 TL POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le... equipment and features that are not on your particular model. ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE V. DELIVERY DATE (Date sold . You may find descriptions of the Acura TL.
