Owner's Manual
Page 1
...-free while it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. Index Book Table of Contents Congratulations! 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Introduction As you read this manual. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents... you years of your vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep this manual, you will give you will be pleased to your new vehicle is intended to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2013 Acura TL was a wise investment.
...-free while it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the environment. Index Book Table of Contents Congratulations! 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Introduction As you read this manual. Navigation Key Your Vehicle at any questions and concerns. In it at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents... you years of your vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you avoid damage to keep this manual, you will give you will be pleased to your new vehicle is intended to help you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2013 Acura TL was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. how to potential hazards that could hurt you don't follow instructions. iv 2013 TL Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. You will find this important safety information in this vehicle safely is very important. To help you... or SERIOUSLY HURT if you or others , is an important responsibility. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . And operating this manual. This information alerts you to use your vehicle.
... words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. You must use this vehicle correctly and safely. how to potential hazards that could hurt you don't follow instructions. iv 2013 TL Safety Headings such as Driver and Passenger Safety. You will find this important safety information in this vehicle safely is very important. To help you... or SERIOUSLY HURT if you or others , is an important responsibility. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others . And operating this manual. This information alerts you to use your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, ... Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...611 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. only) (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1
... Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, ... Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)...611 Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. only) (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. only) How to contact us for any reason. Driver and Passenger ... vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child restraints. There is also a...
... them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. only) How to contact us for any reason. Driver and Passenger ... vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to your vehicle to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of your new vehicle, and how to protect children with child restraints. There is also a...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) (P. 26) 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) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, P.275,) (P.356, P.367...
...) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9) (P. 26) 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) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, P.275,) (P.356, P.367...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79) system 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL
...-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79) system 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 10
...Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. To reduce the possibility of Driving Safely Engaging in crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Remember, situations can ... can decide when it is equipped with every additional drink. Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are the ones we consider to be...
...Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. To reduce the possibility of Driving Safely Engaging in crash injuries and deaths. The recommendations on this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Remember, situations can ... can decide when it is equipped with every additional drink. Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. Driver and Passenger Safety 6 2013 TL Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this page are the ones we consider to be...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
...the seat belt. Both are required to use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Please read the child seat owner's manual for the seating position. The child seat is the correct type for proper installation instructions. Important considerations when...manufacturer's use . The child seat is key to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 45 In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can only be used to maximizing your child's safety. ...
...the seat belt. Both are required to use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Please read the child seat owner's manual for the seating position. The child seat is the correct type for proper installation instructions. Important considerations when...manufacturer's use . The child seat is key to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 45 In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can only be used to maximizing your child's safety. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... a crash. It also increases the chance that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Move the vehicle seat to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that a child can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under...
... a crash. It also increases the chance that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. Move the vehicle seat to : Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you decide that a child can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of a seat belt behind the back or under...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
...-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 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...SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, P.275, A/T model with navigation system is shown. P.356, P.367) : If equipped 62 2013 TL
...-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 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...SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, P.275, A/T model with navigation system is shown. P.356, P.367) : If equipped 62 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 98
... see a ''MUST STOP AND SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE SETTINGS'' (automatic) or ''MUST STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO CHANGE SETTINGS'' (manual) message and you turn the ignition switch to the normal screen. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have the driver's ID detected... some vehicle control settings for ''DRIVER 1'' and ''DRIVER 2'' separately. Instruments and Controls 94 2013 TL To have an engine start/stop button instead of Park (automatic) or release the parking brake (manual), the display will see pages 184 and 187 . Multi-Information Display Customized Settings You can ...
... see a ''MUST STOP AND SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE SETTINGS'' (automatic) or ''MUST STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO CHANGE SETTINGS'' (manual) message and you turn the ignition switch to the normal screen. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have the driver's ID detected... some vehicle control settings for ''DRIVER 1'' and ''DRIVER 2'' separately. Instruments and Controls 94 2013 TL To have an engine start/stop button instead of Park (automatic) or release the parking brake (manual), the display will see pages 184 and 187 . Multi-Information Display Customized Settings You can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
... Setup DOOR SETUP (P.125) Menu Item AUTO DOOR LOCK Description Changes when the doors automatically lock. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for manual transmission 98 2013 TL Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 130 131 133 134 2 : Default setting for automatic transmission 3 : Default setting for the doors to relock...
... Setup DOOR SETUP (P.125) Menu Item AUTO DOOR LOCK Description Changes when the doors automatically lock. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for manual transmission 98 2013 TL Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 130 131 133 134 2 : Default setting for automatic transmission 3 : Default setting for the doors to relock...
Owner's Manual
Page 132
...LOCK (0) position. Multi-Information Display Auto Door Unlock There are five possible settings for automatic transmission models and three possible settings for manual transmission models. Automatic transmission model only When your selection is shown. OFF The auto door unlock is the equivalent of an ignition ... Instruments and Controls ALL DOORS With IGN OFF All the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. 128 2013 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . ALL DOORS With SHIFT to P All the doors unlock when you move the shift...
...LOCK (0) position. Multi-Information Display Auto Door Unlock There are five possible settings for automatic transmission models and three possible settings for manual transmission models. Automatic transmission model only When your selection is shown. OFF The auto door unlock is the equivalent of an ignition ... Instruments and Controls ALL DOORS With IGN OFF All the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. 128 2013 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . ALL DOORS With SHIFT to P All the doors unlock when you move the shift...
Owner's Manual
Page 140
... with navigation system is shown. 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 136 2013 TL
... with navigation system is shown. 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 136 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
Page 144
...automatically when you open the driver's door. AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to the position. 140 2013 TL To turn them on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch...Even with you will stay on (see page 123 . To turn off the ignition switch. The lights and indicator will remain on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for example). You should also turn off the lights if you hear a click. The lights will turn off automatically when...
...automatically when you open the driver's door. AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to the position. 140 2013 TL To turn them on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch...Even with you will stay on (see page 123 . To turn off the ignition switch. The lights and indicator will remain on the lights manually when driving at dusk, for example). You should also turn off the lights if you hear a click. The lights will turn off automatically when...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
... Controls Unlock Lock When you set the power mode to lock the driver's door. Manual transmission: When you shift to lock an open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 2013 TL 153 On models without keyless access system Lockout Prevention On models without keyless access system...
... Controls Unlock Lock When you set the power mode to lock the driver's door. Manual transmission: When you shift to lock an open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle. 2013 TL 153 On models without keyless access system Lockout Prevention On models without keyless access system...
Owner's Manual
Page 176
...flash during movement. Release the parking brake (manual). To change the positions of these actions: Press any of the seat or outside mirrors. On vehicles with manual transmission To stop the system's automatic adjustment, ...do any button on . If desired, you change the memorized position, the indicator in their memorized positions. Driving Position Memory System The system will go out. The indicator in the driving position memory. Instruments and Controls If the parking brake is complete. 172 2013 TL...
...flash during movement. Release the parking brake (manual). To change the positions of these actions: Press any of the seat or outside mirrors. On vehicles with manual transmission To stop the system's automatic adjustment, ...do any button on . If desired, you change the memorized position, the indicator in their memorized positions. Driving Position Memory System The system will go out. The indicator in the driving position memory. Instruments and Controls If the parking brake is complete. 172 2013 TL...
Owner's Manual
Page 186
... the remote: Driving position memory (see page 170 ). DRIVER'S ID Remote Care Avoid dropping or throwing the remote. Climate control settings (see the navigation system manual). 182 2013 TL Navigation system preferences (see page 228 ). Protect the remote from extreme temperatures. Do not immerse the remote in any liquid. The driver's ID (Driver...
... the remote: Driving position memory (see page 170 ). DRIVER'S ID Remote Care Avoid dropping or throwing the remote. Climate control settings (see the navigation system manual). 182 2013 TL Navigation system preferences (see page 228 ). Protect the remote from extreme temperatures. Do not immerse the remote in any liquid. The driver's ID (Driver...
Owner's Manual
Page 188
...brake pedal, with the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed. Switching the Power Modes The keyless access system has four power...time by pressing the engine start the engine at any gear position. Manual transmission: You can also stop the engine. Automatic transmission: button,... without pressing the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) while carrying the keyless access remote, the power mode switches between...manual transmission). You can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop 184...
...brake pedal, with the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed. Switching the Power Modes The keyless access system has four power...time by pressing the engine start the engine at any gear position. Manual transmission: You can also stop the engine. Automatic transmission: button,... without pressing the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) while carrying the keyless access remote, the power mode switches between...manual transmission). You can start the engine by pressing the engine start/stop 184...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
.../stop button without the shift lever in P. : Shift to ACCESSORY) Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated. Manual Transmission Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY Indicator in the button is on when the engine is not running. (If the engine is running, this indicator is...
.../stop button without the shift lever in P. : Shift to ACCESSORY) Some electrical components such as the audio system and accessory power sockets can be operated. Manual Transmission Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY Indicator in the button is on when the engine is not running. (If the engine is running, this indicator is...