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Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2009 TL See pages 37 56 for how the door/ trunk open indicator works. You will see pages 178 and 180 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting ... ON (II) position, and each condition. For more information, see the appropriate indicator(s) for how to indicate when any door or the trunk with the key in the front seat. ON Mode is not tightly closed and locked.
Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2009 TL See pages 37 56 for how the door/ trunk open indicator works. You will see pages 178 and 180 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting ... ON (II) position, and each condition. For more information, see the appropriate indicator(s) for how to indicate when any door or the trunk with the key in the front seat. ON Mode is not tightly closed and locked.
Owner's Manual
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...others. For more information on the ignition switch , and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2009 TL Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters or keyless access remotes out of the reach of an ignition switch. Even very young Your vehicle has the engine ...For example, infants and small children left alone with keyless access system seat belt around vehicles. Children General Guidelines : On models with the key in a vehicle. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be seriously or fatally injured. (See ...
...others. For more information on the ignition switch , and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2009 TL Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters or keyless access remotes out of the reach of an ignition switch. Even very young Your vehicle has the engine ...For example, infants and small children left alone with keyless access system seat belt around vehicles. Children General Guidelines : On models with the key in a vehicle. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be seriously or fatally injured. (See ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...140 Keys and Locks...141 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...145 Door Locks ...146 Childproof Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ......Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle....
... ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...140 Keys and Locks...141 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...145 Door Locks ...146 Childproof Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ......Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle....
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... pages 178 and 180 . U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: Instruments and Controls 1. CONTINUED 65 2009 TL Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ON Mode is used....Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not a properly coded key or keyless access remote, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 143 ). : Models ...
... pages 178 and 180 . U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: Instruments and Controls 1. CONTINUED 65 2009 TL Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. ON Mode is used....Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not a properly coded key or keyless access remote, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 143 ). : Models ...
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... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your seat belt, you will also see pages 178 and 180 . ON Mode is displayed. 78 2009 TL For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on page 80 each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or the SEL/RESET button....with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). With the ignition switch in about several seconds after the key is inserted into the ignition switch. These messages go off several seconds. : Models equipped with keyless access system SEL/RESET BUTTON These messages ...
... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your seat belt, you will also see pages 178 and 180 . ON Mode is displayed. 78 2009 TL For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on page 80 each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or the SEL/RESET button....with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). With the ignition switch in about several seconds after the key is inserted into the ignition switch. These messages go off several seconds. : Models equipped with keyless access system SEL/RESET BUTTON These messages ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park. If you use the key to the ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is unlocked with the keyless access system have the driver's ID detected, make sure the driver's door is the... system If you turn the ignition switch to unlock the driver's door, the system cannot recognize either ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2.'' Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 91 2009 TL
..., the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park. If you use the key to the ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is unlocked with the keyless access system have the driver's ID detected, make sure the driver's door is the... system If you turn the ignition switch to unlock the driver's door, the system cannot recognize either ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2.'' Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 91 2009 TL
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... lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 125 126 127 129 95 2009 TL Instruments and Controls 123 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER DEFAULT ALL (P.129) : Default setting Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter...
... lights flash each time you press the LOCK button twice. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 125 126 127 129 95 2009 TL Instruments and Controls 123 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER DEFAULT ALL (P.129) : Default setting Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter...
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Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2009 TL Press the SEL/RESET button to customize from the ignition switch and close the driver's door and take the remote with keyless access system, the ... marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door. On models with you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: You...
Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 117 2009 TL Press the SEL/RESET button to customize from the ignition switch and close the driver's door and take the remote with keyless access system, the ... marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you close the driver's door. On models with you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off , follow these instructions: You...
Owner's Manual
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... ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. See page 127. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. 120 2009 TL AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to...
... ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. See page 127. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. 120 2009 TL AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to...
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...the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. CONTINUED 125 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls You can choose this item to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by ... completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to enter the selecting mode.
...the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. CONTINUED 125 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls You can choose this item to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by ... completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to enter the selecting mode.
Owner's Manual
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...when you leave the light switch on 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on with the key removed from the ignition switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ...For more information, see pages 178 and 180 . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 133 2009 TL Parking and instrument panel 4. When the light switch is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position. : Models equipped with the power...
...when you leave the light switch on 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on with the key removed from the ignition switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ...For more information, see pages 178 and 180 . Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 133 2009 TL Parking and instrument panel 4. When the light switch is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I ) or LOCK (0) position. : Models equipped with the power...
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Pull the lever back to return to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door and take the remote with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn off automatically when you ... when you will not be driving the vehicle for example). The lights will come on again, either set the power mode to the position. 134 2009 TL The blue high beam indicator will remain on (see page 118 . The high beams will turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes...
Pull the lever back to return to leave the engine idling or off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver's door and take the remote with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn off automatically when you ... when you will not be driving the vehicle for example). The lights will come on again, either set the power mode to the position. 134 2009 TL The blue high beam indicator will remain on (see page 118 . The high beams will turn them on automatically when the outside light level becomes...
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... The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of an ignition switch. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF... OFF mode on models with keyless access system), and the driver's door is controlled by a sensor located on it. LIGHT SENSOR If you remove the key (or the vehicle is in the ''AUTO'' position. CONTINUED 135...
... The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of an ignition switch. To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF... OFF mode on models with keyless access system), and the driver's door is controlled by a sensor located on it. LIGHT SENSOR If you remove the key (or the vehicle is in the ''AUTO'' position. CONTINUED 135...
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... with your key. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key does not contain a battery. You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. If they get a lost key replaced. Do...key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. You can keep the trunk pass-through cover and the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. CONTINUED 141 2009 TL...
... with your key. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key does not contain a battery. You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. If they get a lost key replaced. Do...key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. You can keep the trunk pass-through cover and the glove box locked when you ever have received a key number tag with a soft cloth. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. CONTINUED 141 2009 TL...
Owner's Manual
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... operation is securely latched. Each keyless access remote has the built-in key (see page 191 ) fits all the locks on your vehicle. 142 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always make sure the key is fully extended when you insert it . Make sure your finger...
... operation is securely latched. Each keyless access remote has the built-in key (see page 191 ) fits all the locks on your vehicle. 142 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push Always make sure the key is fully extended when you insert it . Make sure your finger...
Owner's Manual
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... the ON mode with the engine start/ stop button, the immobilizer system indicator should have to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of an ignition switch. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition...briefly, then go off. You will need this key number if you ever have received a key number tag with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start /stop button instead of the key or keyless access remote. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 143 2009 TL
... the ON mode with the engine start/ stop button, the immobilizer system indicator should have to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of an ignition switch. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition...briefly, then go off. You will need this key number if you ever have received a key number tag with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start /stop button instead of the key or keyless access remote. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 143 2009 TL
Owner's Manual
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... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have lost your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 144 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Do...
... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have lost your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 144 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... accessory power sockets in this position. Several of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if you must push the key in slightly. 145 2009 TL To turn the key. ACCESSORY (I ) to the ON (II) position. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. START (III) Use this position.... The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I...
... accessory power sockets in this position. Several of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if you must push the key in slightly. 145 2009 TL To turn the key. ACCESSORY (I ) to the ON (II) position. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. START (III) Use this position.... The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I...
Owner's Manual
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... switch will unlock all doors. The remaining doors unlock when you can see page 197 ). When the door is 146 2009 TL To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. You can be locked from the outside lock on the driver's door unlocks only that...door. To lock all doors, push the front of either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver's door, or turn the key counterclockwise in key can customize the door lock/ unlock settings (see page 191 . Unlock RED INDICATOR The lock tab on the lock tab above the inner door...
... switch will unlock all doors. The remaining doors unlock when you can see page 197 ). When the door is 146 2009 TL To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn the key a second time within a few seconds. You can be locked from the outside lock on the driver's door unlocks only that...door. To lock all doors, push the front of either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver's door, or turn the key counterclockwise in key can customize the door lock/ unlock settings (see page 191 . Unlock RED INDICATOR The lock tab on the lock tab above the inner door...
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... Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks To lock any door open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 147 2009 TL If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the driver's door is down), the door cannot be opened from the ignition switch, ... switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. With any passenger's door when getting out of the lock tab. To open and the key in the LOCK position (lever is not disabled. On models without keyless access system Lockout Prevention On models without keyless access system Childproof Door Locks...
... Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks To lock any door open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 147 2009 TL If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the driver's door is down), the door cannot be opened from the ignition switch, ... switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. With any passenger's door when getting out of the lock tab. To open and the key in the LOCK position (lever is not disabled. On models without keyless access system Lockout Prevention On models without keyless access system Childproof Door Locks...