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Introduction Congratulations! As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. In it, you will find information that your vehicle so you years of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it ...This information is dedicated to your new vehicle is to read this manual, you will learn how to keep in mind that is specially trained in your dealer's staff is preceded by a symbol. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Maintaining your vehicle...
Introduction Congratulations! As you read this owner's manual in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. In it, you will find information that your vehicle so you years of a 2012 Acura TL was a wise investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it ...This information is dedicated to your new vehicle is to read this manual, you will learn how to keep in mind that is specially trained in your dealer's staff is preceded by a symbol. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. Maintaining your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...-TK4-6310 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...629 Authorized Manuals (U.S. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2012 TL Online Reference Owner's Model Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety...
...-TK4-6310 © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...629 Authorized Manuals (U.S. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2012 TL Online Reference Owner's Model Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 9, 26) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 404) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 210) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 26) BSI... (P. 522) AUDIO (P. 235) CLOCK (P. 391) COMPASS (P. 397) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 226) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) Your Vehicle at a Glance ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367...
... FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 9, 26) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 404) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 210) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 26) BSI... (P. 522) AUDIO (P. 235) CLOCK (P. 391) COMPASS (P. 397) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 226) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) Your Vehicle at a Glance ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367...
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Switch location varies on models. 4 2012 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 143) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143...145) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145/169) ENGINE START/ STOP BUTTON (P. 184) KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT (P. 197) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 425) Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) PHONE BUTTON 2 (P. 424) HORN 1 INTERFACE DIAL..., press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual.
Switch location varies on models. 4 2012 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 143) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143...145) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145/169) ENGINE START/ STOP BUTTON (P. 184) KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT (P. 197) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 425) Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) PHONE BUTTON 2 (P. 424) HORN 1 INTERFACE DIAL..., press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual.
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... 78) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) BSI ALERT INDICATOR (P. 522) AUDIO (P. 235) CLOCK (P. 391) COMPASS (P. 397) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 226) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) Instruments and Controls DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR...) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 62 2012 TL
... 78) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) BSI ALERT INDICATOR (P. 522) AUDIO (P. 235) CLOCK (P. 391) COMPASS (P. 397) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 226) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) Instruments and Controls DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR...) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 62 2012 TL
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If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. Switch location varies on models. 136 2012 TL Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 143) PADDLE .../ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145, 169) PHONE BUTTON (P. 424) 2 INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 285) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for SELECTOR KNOB 2 (P. 236) HORN 1 NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) STEERING WHEEL MULTI-INFORMATION (P. 407, 425) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS 2 (P. 204) ADJUSTMENTS DISPLAY BUTTONS KEYLESS ...
If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. Switch location varies on models. 136 2012 TL Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 143) PADDLE .../ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145, 169) PHONE BUTTON (P. 424) 2 INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 285) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for SELECTOR KNOB 2 (P. 236) HORN 1 NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) STEERING WHEEL MULTI-INFORMATION (P. 407, 425) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS 2 (P. 204) ADJUSTMENTS DISPLAY BUTTONS KEYLESS ...
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Customized settings (see the navigation system manual). Navigation system preferences (see page 94 ). Remote Care Avoid dropping or throwing the remote. Audio system settings (see page 227 ). Climate control settings (see page 285 ). ... (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote activates the customized settings related to be reprogrammed by your remote, each remote. 182 2012 TL Instruments and Controls DRIVER'S ID When you lose a remote, the replacement needs to that remote. Do not immerse the remote in any liquid. Keyless Access...
Customized settings (see the navigation system manual). Navigation system preferences (see page 94 ). Remote Care Avoid dropping or throwing the remote. Audio system settings (see page 227 ). Climate control settings (see page 285 ). ... (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is shown on the back of each remote activates the customized settings related to be reprogrammed by your remote, each remote. 182 2012 TL Instruments and Controls DRIVER'S ID When you lose a remote, the replacement needs to that remote. Do not immerse the remote in any liquid. Keyless Access...
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... 1 or Driver 2) is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). 2. See the navigation system manual for your remote transmitter (keyless access remote on models with navigation system). 228 2012 TL Set the desired temperature with navigation system The climate control system for complete details. Push down the switch to decrease it.
... 1 or Driver 2) is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). 2. See the navigation system manual for your remote transmitter (keyless access remote on models with navigation system). 228 2012 TL Set the desired temperature with navigation system The climate control system for complete details. Push down the switch to decrease it.
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...to recirculation mode when driving through the system again. The system should be left in the display to go out. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button This button turns...of the windshield. The outside temperature. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with navigation system). When you turn the A/C off , air is brought in fully automatic mode. Features 230 2012 TL When the indicator is off , the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you...
...to recirculation mode when driving through the system again. The system should be left in the display to go out. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button This button turns...of the windshield. The outside temperature. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with navigation system). When you turn the A/C off , air is brought in fully automatic mode. Features 230 2012 TL When the indicator is off , the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you...
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... BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL CHECK DISC EJECT Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to play the disc. Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 382). 263 2012 TL If the code does not... disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 382 .
... BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL CHECK DISC EJECT Cause High Temperature Track/File format not supported Solution Will disappear when the temperature returns to play the disc. Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 382). 263 2012 TL If the code does not... disc plays, there is no damage, insert the disc again. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see page 382 .
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...UNSUPPORTED VER. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version. iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right. If you see an error message on the ... connected. See page 265 for specification information on again. Reconnect the iPod. 271 2012 TL Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is empty....
...UNSUPPORTED VER. Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version. iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right. If you see an error message on the ... connected. See page 265 for specification information on again. Reconnect the iPod. 271 2012 TL Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL iPod NO SONG Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is empty....
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... seconds, then plays the next song. Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is a problem with the USB adapter unit... system off, and turn it appears when the supported device is connected, reconnect the device. 280 2012 TL Appears when the USB flash memory device is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.... USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right.
... seconds, then plays the next song. Features Error Message USB ERROR BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL UNPLAYABLE FILE Cause USB ROM Error Appears when an incompatible device is a problem with the USB adapter unit... system off, and turn it appears when the supported device is connected, reconnect the device. 280 2012 TL Appears when the USB flash memory device is connected. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.... USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to the right.
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..., to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you unlock the doors with navigation system) Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details. DIAL Features SELECTOR ENTER The dial turns left , right, up, ...Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 296 ) are turned to that selection. 285 2012 TL Audio System (Models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. The selector can only be operated by standard buttons, dials, ...
..., to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you unlock the doors with navigation system) Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details. DIAL Features SELECTOR ENTER The dial turns left , right, up, ...Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the radio presets and sound level settings (see page 296 ) are turned to that selection. 285 2012 TL Audio System (Models with your remote and turn the audio system on the screen. The selector can only be operated by standard buttons, dials, ...
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... is no damage, insert the disc again. If the error message cycle repeats and you see page 382 ). If there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see in the center display while playing a disc, press the eject button. The audio system will try to... supported track or file plays automatically. Do not try to normal. 319 2012 TL Disc Player Error Messages (Models with the first disc. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC CHECK DISC LOAD UNPLAYABLE FILE HEAT ERROR ...
... is no damage, insert the disc again. If the error message cycle repeats and you see page 382 ). If there is a problem with navigation system) The chart on damaged discs, see in the center display while playing a disc, press the eject button. The audio system will try to... supported track or file plays automatically. Do not try to normal. 319 2012 TL Disc Player Error Messages (Models with the first disc. Error Message BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT MECH ERROR CHECK DISC CHECK DISC LOAD UNPLAYABLE FILE HEAT ERROR ...
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...ENTER on the interface selector. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To Cancel Recording a Music CD to HDD In order to select HDD Setup and press ENTER. 324 2012 TL To change the setting to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the HDD screen. Turn the interface dial to... manual mode, push the interface selector down the interface selector to go back to select CD ...
...ENTER on the interface selector. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To Cancel Recording a Music CD to HDD In order to select HDD Setup and press ENTER. 324 2012 TL To change the setting to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the HDD screen. Turn the interface dial to... manual mode, push the interface selector down the interface selector to go back to select CD ...
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...press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select Record CD, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. 325 2012 TL Features Record CD ICON Select a track to record from the music CD, push the HDD/AUX button, then push the interface selector down... selector. Turn the interface dial to select CD Recording and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback will start automatically with navigation system) To Record a Track Manually Recording All of the tracks on a music CD, move the interface selector down to automatically record all of the Tracks on...
...press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select Record CD, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. 325 2012 TL Features Record CD ICON Select a track to record from the music CD, push the HDD/AUX button, then push the interface selector down... selector. Turn the interface dial to select CD Recording and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback will start automatically with navigation system) To Record a Track Manually Recording All of the tracks on a music CD, move the interface selector down to automatically record all of the Tracks on...
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... the dial to select AUDIO MENU. Features 2. Push the interface selector down to select Music Search Setup and press ENTER. 334 2012 TL Searching Music by voice control. To change the setting: 1. Turn the interface dial to play. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with...
... the dial to select AUDIO MENU. Features 2. Push the interface selector down to select Music Search Setup and press ENTER. 334 2012 TL Searching Music by voice control. To change the setting: 1. Turn the interface dial to play. See the navigation system manual for complete details. Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with...
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...iPod classic 160 GB (launch in the console compartment by using the USB adapter cable are registered trademarks owned by voice control. See the navigation system manual for the indash disc player. The iPod will only play the audio files on the iPod with the same controls used for complete details... and play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of these settings. CONTINUED 355 2012 TL The audio system reads and plays playable sound files on how to be ACCESSORY or ON. This system may not work with the power ...
...iPod classic 160 GB (launch in the console compartment by using the USB adapter cable are registered trademarks owned by voice control. See the navigation system manual for the indash disc player. The iPod will only play the audio files on the iPod with the same controls used for complete details... and play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of these settings. CONTINUED 355 2012 TL The audio system reads and plays playable sound files on how to be ACCESSORY or ON. This system may not work with the power ...
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Turn the interface dial to select ON or OFF, then press ENTER. 3. Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Selecting Album Art ALBUM ART Searching Music by Voice You can search a song by the Song By Voice feature. Push the interface selector down ... this feature on or off : 1. Turn the interface dial to select Album Art, then press ENTER. 3. Turn the dial to select AUDIO MENU. 2. CONTINUED 361 2012 TL See the navigation system manual for complete details. Push the interface selector down to select Music Search Setup and press ENTER.
Turn the interface dial to select ON or OFF, then press ENTER. 3. Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) Selecting Album Art ALBUM ART Searching Music by Voice You can search a song by the Song By Voice feature. Push the interface selector down ... this feature on or off : 1. Turn the interface dial to select Album Art, then press ENTER. 3. Turn the dial to select AUDIO MENU. 2. CONTINUED 361 2012 TL See the navigation system manual for complete details. Push the interface selector down to select Music Search Setup and press ENTER.
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... Form Number 61TK403 61TK403EL 61TK4300 31TK4630 31TK4820 31TK4M30 31TK4Q30 ACU-R Form Description 2009-2012 Acura TL Service Manual 2012 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009-2011 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual 2012 Acura TL Owner's Manual 2012 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2012 Acura TL Maintenance Journal 2012 Acura TL Advanced Technology Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for each electrical circuit in your vehicle...
... Form Number 61TK403 61TK403EL 61TK4300 31TK4630 31TK4820 31TK4M30 31TK4Q30 ACU-R Form Description 2009-2012 Acura TL Service Manual 2012 Acura TL Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2009-2011 Model Series Acura TL Body Repair Manual 2012 Acura TL Owner's Manual 2012 Acura TL Navigation Manual 2012 Acura TL Maintenance Journal 2012 Acura TL Advanced Technology Guide Order Form for Previous YearsIndicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for each electrical circuit in your vehicle...