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..., Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child's height CONTINUED 43 2012 TL Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we recommend those that a small child use of age or older who also meets the...have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Know the requirements where you are appropriate for the seat. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Child Seat Type Always place a rear-facing child seat...
..., Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child's height CONTINUED 43 2012 TL Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we recommend those that a small child use of age or older who also meets the...have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Know the requirements where you are appropriate for the seat. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Child Seat Type Always place a rear-facing child seat...
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After properly securing the child seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is required or available. 1. Installing a Child Seat with a Tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Using an Outer Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER A child seat .... Since a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using a tether whenever one of the anchorage points shown above. CONTINUED 51 2012 TL
After properly securing the child seat with a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using one is required or available. 1. Installing a Child Seat with a Tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Using an Outer Anchor TETHER STRAP HOOK COVER Driver and Passenger Safety ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER A child seat .... Since a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using a tether whenever one of the anchorage points shown above. CONTINUED 51 2012 TL
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Instruments and Controls 75 2012 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with BSI. You will also see page 185 ). If the indicator comes on at ... begin driving again. You will see page 519 . When you turn the system on the multi-information display. For more information, see a ''BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE'' message on , the indicator will turn off after you have it checked. This indicator comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving.
Instruments and Controls 75 2012 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Indicator On models with BSI. You will also see page 185 ). If the indicator comes on at ... begin driving again. You will see page 519 . When you turn the system on the multi-information display. For more information, see a ''BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE'' message on , the indicator will turn off after you have it checked. This indicator comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving.
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... a Station You can also use any of the SKIP bar until you do nothing, the system will be in the display. When it . Features 238 2012 TL To change bands, press the AM/FM button. TUNE Use the selector knob to tune the radio to are displayed. The band and frequency that.../FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is broadcasting in AM is not available. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, skip, scan, the...
... a Station You can also use any of the SKIP bar until you do nothing, the system will be in the display. When it . Features 238 2012 TL To change bands, press the AM/FM button. TUNE Use the selector knob to tune the radio to are displayed. The band and frequency that.../FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is broadcasting in AM is not available. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, skip, scan, the...
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... switch between CHANNEL and CATEGORY. If this happens, there is a registered trademark of music, XM Radio allows you can select all of the available channels. Features 247 2012 TL The last channel you press and release the selector knob (ENTER), the display changes between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the...
... switch between CHANNEL and CATEGORY. If this happens, there is a registered trademark of music, XM Radio allows you can select all of the available channels. Features 247 2012 TL The last channel you press and release the selector knob (ENTER), the display changes between channel mode and category mode, press and hold the...
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...selector knob until ''CH 000'' appears in the display. will appear in the display. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696...is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will need to give them your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. Features 252 2012 TL You will appear in the XM Radio mode while you wait for activation. Your I .D. While waiting for at least 12 hours from a previous owner, ...
...selector knob until ''CH 000'' appears in the display. will appear in the display. In Canada, contact XM CANADA . A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca, or at 1-800-852-9696...is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CHANNEL'' will need to give them your radio I ) or the ON (II) position, press the button. Features 252 2012 TL You will appear in the XM Radio mode while you wait for activation. Your I .D. While waiting for at least 12 hours from a previous owner, ...
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...) in the display. If the text data has more than 16 characters, you will see ''NO INFO'' on the display. If any letter is not available, it is replaced with the file or track name. When the disc has no text data, you will see the first 16 characters and the... the display. When you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with text data or in the display. Features 256 2012 TL You can see up to play a disc with the TITLE button. The display shows up to play . If you can see the folder and file...
...) in the display. If the text data has more than 16 characters, you will see ''NO INFO'' on the display. If any letter is not available, it is replaced with the file or track name. When the disc has no text data, you will see the first 16 characters and the... the display. When you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with text data or in the display. Features 256 2012 TL You can see up to play a disc with the TITLE button. The display shows up to play . If you can see the folder and file...
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...turn the selector knob to select ''PLAY MODE.'' Press ENTER to set the selection. If you see ''NORMAL PLAY,'' press ENTER again. 268 2012 TL Turn the selector knob to select an item, then press ENTER to set your selection. Press the SETUP button to display the menu items, ... shuffle mode by using the SETUP button and the selector knob. When you select ''ALL,'' all , shuffle album, repeat off , shuffle all available files on the selected list. PLAY MODE ITEMS Features The display shows items on the selected list are played. Playing an iPod (Models without navigation...
...turn the selector knob to select ''PLAY MODE.'' Press ENTER to set the selection. If you see ''NORMAL PLAY,'' press ENTER again. 268 2012 TL Turn the selector knob to select an item, then press ENTER to set your selection. Press the SETUP button to display the menu items, ... shuffle mode by using the SETUP button and the selector knob. When you select ''ALL,'' all , shuffle album, repeat off , shuffle all available files on the selected list. PLAY MODE ITEMS Features The display shows items on the selected list are played. Playing an iPod (Models without navigation...
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...played in the display. This feature turns REPEAT OFF off . NOTE: Available operating functions vary on the vehicle's audio system. Pressing either of the shuffle modes (SHUFFLE ALL and SHUFFLE ALBUM). 269 2012 TL Features This feature SHUFFLE OFF turns off either side of the SKIP bar...play or REPEAT OFF to turn off this feature. This REPEAT ONE TRK feature continuously plays a file. SHUFFLE ALBUM This feature plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) This ...
...played in the display. This feature turns REPEAT OFF off . NOTE: Available operating functions vary on the vehicle's audio system. Pressing either of the shuffle modes (SHUFFLE ALL and SHUFFLE ALBUM). 269 2012 TL Features This feature SHUFFLE OFF turns off either side of the SKIP bar...play or REPEAT OFF to turn off this feature. This REPEAT ONE TRK feature continuously plays a file. SHUFFLE ALBUM This feature plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) This ...
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You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode,... with a Bluetooth Audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth Audio phone. 282 2012 TL This function is linked, press the TITLE button to operate your phone. NOTE: In some states, provinces, and... territories, it may need to confirm the device name. After a device is only available on the display. The name of the device will be illegal to play . Push the AUX button again to...
You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at the last mode,... with a Bluetooth Audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth Audio phone. 282 2012 TL This function is linked, press the TITLE button to operate your phone. NOTE: In some states, provinces, and... territories, it may need to confirm the device name. After a device is only available on the display. The name of the device will be illegal to play . Push the AUX button again to...
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... HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for more sound setting information). Push the side again to skip to display the audio settings. CONTINUED 283 2012 TL To skip a file Press the side of the SKIP bar to skip forward to the next file, and press the side to skip backward to... display the audio settings. NOTE: The pause function may not be available on some phone devices. Features To pause or resume a file To change sound settings The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily. Turn the...
... HFL compatible phone, which is not compatible for more sound setting information). Push the side again to skip to display the audio settings. CONTINUED 283 2012 TL To skip a file Press the side of the SKIP bar to skip forward to the next file, and press the side to skip backward to... display the audio settings. NOTE: The pause function may not be available on some phone devices. Features To pause or resume a file To change sound settings The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily. Turn the...
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... more information on the RDS, see page 184 . On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on the center display, if the station is not available. Press the AUDIO button to are shown on the display. Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio... bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, you push it up . Turn the system on by turning the VOL/ knob. CONTINUED 287 2012 TL Stereo reproduction on how to select the power mode, see page 290 . To Select a Station You can also use any of an ignition switch. For...
... more information on the RDS, see page 184 . On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on the center display, if the station is not available. Press the AUDIO button to are shown on the display. Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio... bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, you push it up . Turn the system on by turning the VOL/ knob. CONTINUED 287 2012 TL Stereo reproduction on how to select the power mode, see page 290 . To Select a Station You can also use any of an ignition switch. For...
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... the center display. The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. The default setting is on the interface selector. When ProLogic II is available, ''PL II'' is shown in the selected audio source, ''DPL2 N/ A'' is due to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on ,... ProLogic II is shown on the interface selector. To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the 298 2012 TL Rotate the interface dial to DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM Radio, AUX (USB, iPod , AUX, Bluetooth Audio), and HDD Audio. The faster ...
... the center display. The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. The default setting is on the interface selector. When ProLogic II is available, ''PL II'' is shown in the selected audio source, ''DPL2 N/ A'' is due to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on ,... ProLogic II is shown on the interface selector. To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the 298 2012 TL Rotate the interface dial to DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM Radio, AUX (USB, iPod , AUX, Bluetooth Audio), and HDD Audio. The faster ...
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...appropriate direction. In the category mode, you can also switch the mode by pressing the TITLE button for lower numbered channels. CONTINUED 301 2012 TL Turn the interface dial to go back. On the screen, you press and release the TITLE button, the center display changes in ...the following sequence: NAME (artist name), TITLE (music title), and CHANNEL NAME (channel name). TUNE Press either side of the available channels. Turn the interface dial to select a channel, then press ENTER to select another category. You may experience periods when XM Radio does ...
...appropriate direction. In the category mode, you can also switch the mode by pressing the TITLE button for lower numbered channels. CONTINUED 301 2012 TL Turn the interface dial to go back. On the screen, you press and release the TITLE button, the center display changes in ...the following sequence: NAME (artist name), TITLE (music title), and CHANNEL NAME (channel name). TUNE Press either side of the available channels. Turn the interface dial to select a channel, then press ENTER to select another category. You may experience periods when XM Radio does ...
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... 30 minutes. While waiting for activation. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of the CATEGORY bar until ''0'' 306 2012 TL If you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on how to give them your radio I .D. Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Receiving XM Radio Service If...
... 30 minutes. While waiting for activation. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of the CATEGORY bar until ''0'' 306 2012 TL If you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on how to give them your radio I .D. Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Receiving XM Radio Service If...
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... speed. During recording, operation of audio data due to be recorded Rec done icon: Recording finished If you play back from music CDs are not available during recording. Press the HDD/AUX button and switch over to tracks as they are automatically recorded. Features REC READY ICON REC ICON The icons... (Models with navigation system) REC DONE ICON NOTE: Please note that have already been recorded while recording. Recording settings cannot be changed during recording. 323 2012 TL
... speed. During recording, operation of audio data due to be recorded Rec done icon: Recording finished If you play back from music CDs are not available during recording. Press the HDD/AUX button and switch over to tracks as they are automatically recorded. Features REC READY ICON REC ICON The icons... (Models with navigation system) REC DONE ICON NOTE: Please note that have already been recorded while recording. Recording settings cannot be changed during recording. 323 2012 TL
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... have been recorded on the selected album begins to play. Shuffled playback begins. If you can change the alphabet tag. 330 2012 TL Features Push the selector down . To shuffle all available files on the selector. If you push the interface selector right or left, you push the interface selector down to select...
... have been recorded on the selected album begins to play. Shuffled playback begins. If you can change the alphabet tag. 330 2012 TL Features Push the selector down . To shuffle all available files on the selector. If you push the interface selector right or left, you push the interface selector down to select...
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Press the AUDIO button to go back to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected item are played. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by screen, and turn the interface ... interface selector, and the track list will be displayed in alphabetical order. If you push the interface selector down to the Playback screen. CONTINUED 331 2012 TL Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by Track The first track on the selected artist begins to , and press ENTER on...
Press the AUDIO button to go back to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected item are played. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by screen, and turn the interface ... interface selector, and the track list will be displayed in alphabetical order. If you push the interface selector down to the Playback screen. CONTINUED 331 2012 TL Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by Track The first track on the selected artist begins to , and press ENTER on...
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...right or left, you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed. Features 332 2012 TL Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by Playlists Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you push the interface selector... down to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected playlist begins to play . The first track on the selected item are played. If you want to listen to select...
...right or left, you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed. Features 332 2012 TL Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by Playlists Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you push the interface selector... down to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected playlist begins to play . The first track on the selected item are played. If you want to listen to select...
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...the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to the Playback screen. If you want to listen to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected item are played. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Genre The first ... Turn the interface dial to select the genre you push the interface selector down to , then press ENTER on the selector. CONTINUED 333 2012 TL Searching Music by Record Date RECORDED DATE Features Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface ...
...the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to the Playback screen. If you want to listen to select ''PLAY SELECTED,'' all available files on the selected item are played. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Genre The first ... Turn the interface dial to select the genre you push the interface selector down to , then press ENTER on the selector. CONTINUED 333 2012 TL Searching Music by Record Date RECORDED DATE Features Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface ...