Owner's Manual
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Your selection of the best ways to your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of Contents i 2012 TL Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle so you avoid damage to read this ... new vehicle is dedicated to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your satisfaction and will learn how to answer any time. Your dealer is to your rights and responsibilities. One of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment.
Your selection of the best ways to your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of Contents i 2012 TL Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance MinderTM shown in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle so you avoid damage to read this ... new vehicle is dedicated to enhance the enjoyment of driving pleasure. Several warranties protect your satisfaction and will learn how to answer any time. Your dealer is to your rights and responsibilities. One of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
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... to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2012 TL Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Refer to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for detailed information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle them . Taking Care...
... to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2012 TL Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Refer to order manuals and other convenience features. only) How to your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for detailed information. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle them . Taking Care...
Owner's Manual
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... your back. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it has four positions). See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as needed (it crosses your arm instead of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your shoulder, you need.... No one should sit in a crash. The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. belt that the belt rests across the center of them. 17 2012 TL This could cause very serious injuries in serious injury or death. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
... your back. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it has four positions). See page 20 for additional information about your dealer check the belt as soon as needed (it crosses your arm instead of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your shoulder, you need.... No one should sit in a crash. The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. belt that the belt rests across the center of them. 17 2012 TL This could cause very serious injuries in serious injury or death. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
Owner's Manual
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... covers. If your occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can prevent your lap, or driving with the proper 19 2012 TL Driver and Passenger Safety could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. If they do, they could be injured ...possible while allowing full control of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Devices intended to improve Keep your dealer. Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your hands and arms away from inflating during a side impact.
... covers. If your occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can prevent your lap, or driving with the proper 19 2012 TL Driver and Passenger Safety could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. If they do, they could be injured ...possible while allowing full control of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . Devices intended to improve Keep your dealer. Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your hands and arms away from inflating during a side impact.
Owner's Manual
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... chest, and across your body so that must be sure the belt is latched (see page 49 ). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2012 TL Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in your seat while it will activate. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on... when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. After exiting the vehicle, be activated to help restrain your hips. To unlock the belt...
... chest, and across your body so that must be sure the belt is latched (see page 49 ). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2012 TL Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in your seat while it will activate. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on... when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. After exiting the vehicle, be activated to help restrain your hips. To unlock the belt...
Owner's Manual
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...belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly. The dealer should be replaced. Any belt that the latches work properly when needed . Not checking or maintaining seat belts can ...needed . Check that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Pull each belt out fully, and ...work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2012 TL
...belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your seat belts regularly. The dealer should be replaced. Any belt that the latches work properly when needed . Not checking or maintaining seat belts can ...needed . Check that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced as soon as possible. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Check your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Pull each belt out fully, and ...work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... the ON (II) position or on briefly and then go out (see pages 184 and 187. 33 2012 TL You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. How the Side Airbag Off ...that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you should come on models with your dealer. If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you drive. U.S....
... the ON (II) position or on briefly and then go out (see pages 184 and 187. 33 2012 TL You will also see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. How the Side Airbag Off ...that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you should come on models with your dealer. If you see any other time, or does not come on at all, you drive. U.S....
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...activates must have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Even if your airbags may be done by a dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to make sure they are operating properly. 35 2012 TL airbags do not inflate, your vehicle serviced if: ...severe impact. If your vehicle to a problem. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and ...
...activates must have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Even if your airbags may be done by a dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to make sure they are operating properly. 35 2012 TL airbags do not inflate, your vehicle serviced if: ...severe impact. If your vehicle to a problem. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and ...
Owner's Manual
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... deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Relations. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2012 TL Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. Do not expose the ...front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger...
... deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Relations. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. 36 2012 TL Tampering could make the seat belts provide the best protection. Do not expose the ...front passenger's seat-back to deactivate your dealer. If water or driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger...
Owner's Manual
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dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2012 TL Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown.
dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. Read these labels carefully. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2012 TL Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown.
Owner's Manual
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You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 66 2012 TL Instrument Panel Indicators 2. You will also see page 598 . If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but ...no anti-lock function. If this indicator comes on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. With this indicator on at any other time, there is a problem in the brake system. For more information, see a ...
You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 66 2012 TL Instrument Panel Indicators 2. You will also see page 598 . If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but ...no anti-lock function. If this indicator comes on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. With this indicator on at any other time, there is a problem in the brake system. For more information, see a ...
Owner's Manual
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...immediately when you release the brake on an incline. Without hill start assist will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Instruments and Controls 68 2012 TL : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist..., the vehicle will also see pages 187 and 184 . Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to have it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the keyless access system have turned off the vehicle...
...immediately when you release the brake on an incline. Without hill start assist will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Instruments and Controls 68 2012 TL : Models equipped with the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on SH-AWD models only) system. If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill start assist..., the vehicle will also see pages 187 and 184 . Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to have it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the keyless access system have turned off the vehicle...
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.... The indicator continues to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2012 TL : Models equipped with the compact spare (see page 583 ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If it comes ...have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this happens, pull to flash, there is the equivalent of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display. Instrument Panel Indicators...
.... The indicator continues to flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2012 TL : Models equipped with the compact spare (see page 583 ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If it comes ...have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If this happens, pull to flash, there is the equivalent of your dealer check the system as soon as possible. You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multi-information display. Instrument Panel Indicators...
Owner's Manual
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... one of the turn signals on the outside of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 70 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have an engine start/stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the ignition...
... one of the turn signals on the outside of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 70 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have an engine start/stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...-AWD SYSTEM'' message on 2WD models of an ignition switch. ON Mode is in the tank. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 73 2012 TL It comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. This indicator normally comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to...
...-AWD SYSTEM'' message on 2WD models of an ignition switch. ON Mode is in the tank. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 73 2012 TL It comes on for a few seconds when you must refuel soon. This indicator normally comes on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to...
Owner's Manual
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...CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 505 ). Instruments and Controls Continuing to the system. 74 2012 TL Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 196 . For more information, see...see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH'' message on the multi-information display, there is too high. If this case, your dealer and have it checked as soon as possible. You will also see page 195 ). Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while ...
...CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 505 ). Instruments and Controls Continuing to the system. 74 2012 TL Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible. This indicator has two functions: 1. For more information, see page 196 . For more information, see...see an ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH'' message on the multi-information display, there is too high. If this case, your dealer and have it checked as soon as possible. You will also see page 195 ). Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator blinks while ...
Owner's Manual
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... on for a few seconds when you clean the rear bumper, the indicator should go off . When this happens, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have turned off the blind spot information system (BSI). The BSI indicator also comes on as a reminder that you begin driving again. ...Instruments and Controls 75 2012 TL If this indicator is on, BSI is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display....
... on for a few seconds when you clean the rear bumper, the indicator should go off . When this happens, take your vehicle to a dealer, and have turned off the blind spot information system (BSI). The BSI indicator also comes on as a reminder that you begin driving again. ...Instruments and Controls 75 2012 TL If this indicator is on, BSI is a problem with blind spot information system (BSI) This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display....
Owner's Manual
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...ON (II). For more information, see page 591 ), or contact your dealer. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery, however the vehicle may not start. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery. CONTINUED 87 2012 TL IGN ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is the equivalent of trips to sufficiently.... If the message continues to operate other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Try not to display while driving, see your dealer. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start , see jump starting (see pages 184 and 187. It may ...
...ON (II). For more information, see page 591 ), or contact your dealer. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery, however the vehicle may not start. Driving the vehicle will recharge the battery. CONTINUED 87 2012 TL IGN ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is the equivalent of trips to sufficiently.... If the message continues to operate other electrically operated controls such as the power windows. Try not to display while driving, see your dealer. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start , see jump starting (see pages 184 and 187. It may ...
Owner's Manual
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... beeper. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls 142 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it within 15 seconds, the lights will turn them on with the daytime running light system. ...indicator come on with the switch. The headlights revert to have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Take your vehicle to a dealer to normal operation when you turn on again when you unlock or open , you see pages 184 and 187. With the driver's door open the...
... beeper. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls 142 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have it within 15 seconds, the lights will turn them on with the daytime running light system. ...indicator come on with the switch. The headlights revert to have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Take your vehicle to a dealer to normal operation when you turn on again when you unlock or open , you see pages 184 and 187. With the driver's door open the...
Owner's Manual
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... may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to alter this device must accept any interference that may make your dealer. Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Always take the ignition key... not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If you have lost your dealer. Do not attempt to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 150 2012 TL
... may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to alter this device must accept any interference that may make your dealer. Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the device. Always take the ignition key... not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. If you have lost your dealer. Do not attempt to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 150 2012 TL