Owner's Manual
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...symbol. Your selection of your rights and responsibilities. In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents i 2012 TL When your vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways... your vehicle, other property, or the environment. As you read this manual, you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment. This information is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this ...
...symbol. Your selection of your rights and responsibilities. In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents i 2012 TL When your vehicle. Several warranties protect your investment. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. One of the best ways... your vehicle, other property, or the environment. As you read this manual, you can refer to enhance the enjoyment of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment. This information is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this ...
Owner's Manual
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...level of your seat belts regularly. Check your seat belts regularly and have your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. See your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it... if necessary. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. The dealer should be replaced. A belt that the latches work... smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2012 TL Check that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible.
...level of your seat belts regularly. Check your seat belts regularly and have your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. See your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it... if necessary. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. The dealer should be replaced. A belt that the latches work... smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2012 TL Check that has been worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on. CONTINUED 29 2012 TL If there is automatically turned off indicator in the center of an infant or small child (up to be turned off. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless...
... airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on. CONTINUED 29 2012 TL If there is automatically turned off indicator in the center of an infant or small child (up to be turned off. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the normal manner regardless...
Owner's Manual
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... , and the indicator will be shut off . There will go out. It may also shut off . To get the best protection from working properly. Although Acura does not encourage children to protect a child riding in the front passenger's seat. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags... adult slouches and leans sideways into or out of the airbag's deployment path, the system will deploy during a side impact. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2012 TL Once the passenger is no passenger.
... , and the indicator will be shut off . There will go out. It may also shut off . To get the best protection from working properly. Although Acura does not encourage children to protect a child riding in the front passenger's seat. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags... adult slouches and leans sideways into or out of the airbag's deployment path, the system will deploy during a side impact. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2012 TL Once the passenger is no passenger.
Owner's Manual
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...front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Relations. This could cause the airbags to accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. If it can ...prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2012 TL Driver and Passenger Safety another liquid soaks into a seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to deploy, possibly ...
...front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Relations. This could cause the airbags to accommodate a person with airbag components or wiring for any reason. If it can ...prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2012 TL Driver and Passenger Safety another liquid soaks into a seatback, it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to deploy, possibly ...
Owner's Manual
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... calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without navigation system You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. On models with this system. Multi-Information Display Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone to HFL and how to...-7876. Refer to page 412 for instructions on the navigation screen (see page 427 ). Instruments and Controls U.S. On models without touching your cell phone. 88 2012 TL
... calls from your cell phone through your vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without navigation system You can receive or make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. On models with this system. Multi-Information Display Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use the system, your cell phone to HFL and how to...-7876. Refer to page 412 for instructions on the navigation screen (see page 427 ). Instruments and Controls U.S. On models without touching your cell phone. 88 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... and the valet key at a parking facility. Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. CONTINUED 147 2012 TL Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. You can...
... and the valet key at a parking facility. Instruments and Controls Protect the key from liquids. CONTINUED 147 2012 TL Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver's door lock. You can...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. See page 187 for a comparison between conventional power switches and your keys. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. If the indicator starts to blink, it , and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means... system may not recognize your vehicle from theft. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition switch to get a lost key replaced. CONTINUED 149 2012 TL
... you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. See page 187 for a comparison between conventional power switches and your keys. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. If the indicator starts to blink, it , and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it means... system may not recognize your vehicle from theft. On models without keyless access system, turn the ignition switch to get a lost key replaced. CONTINUED 149 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... and the seat-back. It also helps protect the occupants against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward. 165 2012 TL Do not place any items on the head restraints, or from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be ... the restraint legs. After a collision, the activated restraint should return to their normal position, or in its normal position. Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints. Install each restraint in the event of whiplash and injuries to work properly: Do not hang any object between the restraint ...
... and the seat-back. It also helps protect the occupants against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward. 165 2012 TL Do not place any items on the head restraints, or from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be ... the restraint legs. After a collision, the activated restraint should return to their normal position, or in its normal position. Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints. Install each restraint in the event of whiplash and injuries to work properly: Do not hang any object between the restraint ...
Owner's Manual
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... nearby. Keep the remote and the built-in key, and do not contain batteries. Always keep the remote and the built-in key. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. The system may not work if: The battery of the remote is dead. This key is being operated with your built-in... lock/ unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is covered by metal. Instruments and Controls 173 2012 TL When the vehicle battery is weak. Each keyless access remote has a built-in keys do not set . Make sure the driver always carries the remote...
... nearby. Keep the remote and the built-in key, and do not contain batteries. Always keep the remote and the built-in key. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. The system may not work if: The battery of the remote is dead. This key is being operated with your built-in... lock/ unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is covered by metal. Instruments and Controls 173 2012 TL When the vehicle battery is weak. Each keyless access remote has a built-in keys do not set . Make sure the driver always carries the remote...
Owner's Manual
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... paired and linked to play . To Play Bluetooth Audio Files is only available on phones that your Bluetooth Audio phone. 282 2012 TL You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB, or AUX...
... paired and linked to play . To Play Bluetooth Audio Files is only available on phones that your Bluetooth Audio phone. 282 2012 TL You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB, or AUX...
Owner's Manual
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...to acquire updated files. Features VERSION You can update the Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) that includes the update. CONTINUED 349 2012 TL Insert the update disc into the disc slot, or connect the USB flash memory device that is included with the navigation system on the... HDD Setup screen. 1. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in Canada), to display the AUDIO MENU. Updating Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) You can check the HDD ...
...to acquire updated files. Features VERSION You can update the Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) that includes the update. CONTINUED 349 2012 TL Insert the update disc into the disc slot, or connect the USB flash memory device that is included with the navigation system on the... HDD Setup screen. 1. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com (in U.S.), or www.acura.ca (in Canada), to display the AUDIO MENU. Updating Gracenote Album Info (Gracenote Media Database) You can check the HDD ...
Owner's Manual
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... not will appear. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel. 7. Gracenote may not contain information for all albums. CONTINUED 351 2012 TL Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 6. Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) Gracenote is an internet-based..., album, and track information from the Gracenote Database and displayed (when available). When music is available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music recognition technology and related content delivery. Features Music recognition technology and related data are finished deleting ...
... not will appear. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel. 7. Gracenote may not contain information for all albums. CONTINUED 351 2012 TL Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 6. Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) Gracenote is an internet-based..., album, and track information from the Gracenote Database and displayed (when available). When music is available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in music recognition technology and related content delivery. Features Music recognition technology and related data are finished deleting ...
Owner's Manual
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...perform some states, provinces, and territories, it may need to streaming audio from your 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 illegal to the vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) ...system (see the Bluetooth Audio CONTINUED 377 2012 TL To begin to play audio files from your phone is paired and linked to the auxiliary input jack was selected at 1-888-528-7876.
...perform some states, provinces, and territories, it may need to streaming audio from your 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 illegal to the vehicle's Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) ...system (see the Bluetooth Audio CONTINUED 377 2012 TL To begin to play audio files from your phone is paired and linked to the auxiliary input jack was selected at 1-888-528-7876.
Owner's Manual
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...will be a delay before the system begins to the previous file. NOTE: The skip function may not be available on some phone devices. 378 2012 TL If your phone is not turned on the screen. handsfreelink.ca), or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. NOTE: A device...buttons, but cannot operate the play . Another HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth Audio, is an Acura approved phone. The phone is not linked to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. The phone is approved, go to HFL. To find out if your Bluetooth ...
...will be a delay before the system begins to the previous file. NOTE: The skip function may not be available on some phone devices. 378 2012 TL If your phone is not turned on the screen. handsfreelink.ca), or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. NOTE: A device...buttons, but cannot operate the play . Another HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth Audio, is an Acura approved phone. The phone is not linked to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink (in the vehicle. The phone is approved, go to HFL. To find out if your Bluetooth ...
Owner's Manual
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..., then enter the correct code. U.S. To do this owner's manual. If you make a mistake entering the code, do not have a My Acura account, it is easy to retrieve the anti-theft code online without having to access the serial number. When it is entered correctly, the radio...The code is disconnected. The system will need to enter a separate code for details. 390 2012 TL Canadian owners If you lose the Anti-theft Identification Card, you register the security code at My Acura (myacura. myacura.com). The Anti-theft Card also lists the navigation system's security code and...
..., then enter the correct code. U.S. To do this owner's manual. If you make a mistake entering the code, do not have a My Acura account, it is easy to retrieve the anti-theft code online without having to access the serial number. When it is entered correctly, the radio...The code is disconnected. The system will need to enter a separate code for details. 390 2012 TL Canadian owners If you lose the Anti-theft Identification Card, you register the security code at My Acura (myacura. myacura.com). The Anti-theft Card also lists the navigation system's security code and...
Owner's Manual
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...) 528-7876. Adjust or close them as necessary. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without handling your cell phone. CONTINUED 407 2012 TL For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit www.acura.com/ handsfreelink, or call (888) 528-7876. Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents...
...) 528-7876. Adjust or close them as necessary. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without handling your cell phone. CONTINUED 407 2012 TL For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit www.acura.com/ handsfreelink, or call (888) 528-7876. Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents...
Owner's Manual
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...long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. warranties cover your warranty booklet for exact information. Please read the 2012 Acura Warranty Information booklet that came with your dealer. Your vehicle's original tires are covered for rust-through from the inside...vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 631 2012 TL Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2012 warranty manual that fails to all Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all...
...long as the purchaser of accessory and other factors. warranties cover your warranty booklet for exact information. Please read the 2012 Acura Warranty Information booklet that came with your dealer. Your vehicle's original tires are covered for rust-through from the inside...vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to function properly is in materials and workmanship. 631 2012 TL Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2012 warranty manual that fails to all Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all...
Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual
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Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of the Acura TL. N. CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2012 TL ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY V. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. The information...
Your particular model may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on some of the Acura TL. N. CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2012 TL ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY V. reserves the right, however, to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ADDRESS STREET DEALER NO. The information...