Owner's Manual
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Protecting Adults and Teens If any door or the trunk is not tightly closed, the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will come on . When one or more doors or the trunk lid are open . 12 2013 TL The above illustration shows that all doors and the trunk are not tightly closed tightly, the multi-information display...
Protecting Adults and Teens If any door or the trunk is not tightly closed, the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator will come on . When one or more doors or the trunk lid are open . 12 2013 TL The above illustration shows that all doors and the trunk are not tightly closed tightly, the multi-information display...
Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. In addition to a stop. CONTINUED 2013 TL 13 For more information, see page 146 ). If you cannot get far enough away from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also ... doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door when you come to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 125 . 2.Adjust the Front Seats The...
Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. In addition to a stop. CONTINUED 2013 TL 13 For more information, see page 146 ). If you cannot get far enough away from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also ... doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door when you come to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 125 . 2.Adjust the Front Seats The...
Owner's Manual
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...again at regular intervals. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more...see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on . The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper may not come on the multiinformation display. This system monitors the front seat belts. When no one is sitting in all seating positions....sound. : Models equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL
...again at regular intervals. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more...see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on . The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper may not come on the multiinformation display. This system monitors the front seat belts. When no one is sitting in all seating positions....sound. : Models equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL
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...interfering with the monitoring system. If no items on the seat or in your hips. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found...activated to secure a child seat (see page 16 for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 21 Guide the belt across your seat while it will retract, but it keeps some tension on the belt. In normal driving, the retractor lets...
...interfering with the monitoring system. If no items on the seat or in your hips. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found...activated to secure a child seat (see page 16 for and remove: Any items under the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 21 Guide the belt across your seat while it will retract, but it keeps some tension on the belt. In normal driving, the retractor lets...
Owner's Manual
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... child to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to play with automatic seat belt tensioners. ...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can result in position. 22 2013 TL Instruct children not to help hold the driver and a front passenger in serious injury or death. To refasten the seat belt, pull...
... child to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to play with automatic seat belt tensioners. ...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can result in position. 22 2013 TL Instruct children not to help hold the driver and a front passenger in serious injury or death. To refasten the seat belt, pull...
Owner's Manual
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...Passenger Safety When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off indicator in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position....the seat. However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is too far forward, the airbag will not come on (see page 34 ). CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger...
...Passenger Safety When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off indicator in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position....the seat. However, the passenger airbag off . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is too far forward, the airbag will not come on (see page 34 ). CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger...
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...Objects placed on , and the indicator will deploy during a side impact. To get the best protection from working properly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 31 If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag may not deploy if there is out of the airbag deployment... the passenger sit upright. If the side airbag off . There will shut off indicator comes on or goes off . Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will go out. Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the...
...Objects placed on , and the indicator will deploy during a side impact. To get the best protection from working properly. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 31 If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag may not deploy if there is out of the airbag deployment... the passenger sit upright. If the side airbag off . There will shut off indicator comes on or goes off . Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will go out. Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the...
Owner's Manual
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... : Models equipped with your airbag system components. This tells you turn the ignition switch to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of the vehicle. Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG If the...'s side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are...
... : Models equipped with your airbag system components. This tells you turn the ignition switch to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of the vehicle. Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG If the...'s side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are...
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Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at all, you need them. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off . ON Mode is a problem with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 If the indicator stays on at any of ...seat, have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. CONTINUED U.S. You will also see any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the...
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at all, you need them. If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off . ON Mode is a problem with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 If the indicator stays on at any of ...seat, have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. CONTINUED U.S. You will also see any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the...
Owner's Manual
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...weight is detected on the seat is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat, the airbag will not come on. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed ...on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as far to come on the front passenger's seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Driver and Passenger Safety Be ...
...weight is detected on the seat is a problem with the airbag. 34 2013 TL The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the front seat, the airbag will not come on. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed ...on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as far to come on the front passenger's seat. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Driver and Passenger Safety Be ...
Owner's Manual
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...the weight sensors. This must have your vehicle checked by yourself. Take your vehicle has a moderate to make sure they are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. If your vehicle to a problem.... However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no parts you to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If no obstructions are no ...
...the weight sensors. This must have your vehicle checked by yourself. Take your vehicle has a moderate to make sure they are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 Any object hanging on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may not operate properly. If your vehicle to a problem.... However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no parts you to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If no obstructions are no ...
Owner's Manual
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Read these labels carefully. RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2013 TL Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
Read these labels carefully. RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2013 TL Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...Instruments and Controls If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your vehicle. For more information, see page 597 . Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you have an engine start/ stop button instead of you do not fasten.... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your seat belt. Malfunction IndicatorLamp You will also see page 595 . 64 2013 TL If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If either of an ignition switch. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine ...
...Instruments and Controls If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your vehicle. For more information, see page 597 . Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you have an engine start/ stop button instead of you do not fasten.... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your seat belt. Malfunction IndicatorLamp You will also see page 595 . 64 2013 TL If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If either of an ignition switch. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine ...
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...see pages 184 and 187 . Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key, on models with keyless access system, if an appropriate keyless access remote...will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see...
...see pages 184 and 187 . Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key, on models with keyless access system, if an appropriate keyless access remote...will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see...
Owner's Manual
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... Models equipped with the keyless access system have it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on , your dealer to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' ... If it checked. If this happens, take the vehicle to have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . ON Mode is running, or if it can indicate a problem in the ABS. For more information...
... Models equipped with the keyless access system have it stays on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on , your dealer to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' ... If it checked. If this happens, take the vehicle to have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . ON Mode is running, or if it can indicate a problem in the ABS. For more information...
Owner's Manual
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...see pages 184 and 187 . Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 For more information, see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at ...any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. If it comes on the multi-information display. : Models ...
...see pages 184 and 187 . Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 For more information, see a ''PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF'' message on at ...any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. If it comes on the multi-information display. : Models ...
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.... You will also see pages 184 and 187 . Without hill start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL For more information, see page 510 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start assist, the vehicle will not ... keyless access system have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see pages 184 and ...
.... You will also see pages 184 and 187 . Without hill start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL For more information, see page 510 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start assist, the vehicle will not ... keyless access system have VSA traction and stability enhancement. Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see pages 184 and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the side of the road when it is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Check the tire pressure monitor on . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 If two or more information, see pages 184 and 187 . The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. You will also...more information, see page 607 . 2. For more information, see page 514 . Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display...
... the side of the road when it is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Check the tire pressure monitor on . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 If two or more information, see pages 184 and 187 . The indicator continues to the ON (II) position. You will also...more information, see page 607 . 2. For more information, see page 514 . Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on the multi-information display...
Owner's Manual
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...button, both turn signal indicators and all turn . Reset the system by overheating. If you turn off the engine. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of the turn the ignition switch to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. With the indicator on,... multi-information display. This may also happen if you are signaling. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you may be turned off , or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. For more information, see pages 558 and...
...button, both turn signal indicators and all turn . Reset the system by overheating. If you turn off the engine. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of the turn the ignition switch to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. With the indicator on,... multi-information display. This may also happen if you are signaling. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you may be turned off , or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to steer. For more information, see pages 558 and...
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... will also see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 If you turn on . High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on automatically. Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on . Instruments and Controls You will also come on when the light switch is ...door and/ or the trunk is not closed tightly (see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). It comes on red if any door or the trunk lid is not closed tightly. Reminder beeps will remain on the fog lights. Door/Trunk Open...
... will also see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 If you turn on . High Beam Indicator This indicator comes on automatically. Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on . Instruments and Controls You will also come on when the light switch is ...door and/ or the trunk is not closed tightly (see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). It comes on red if any door or the trunk lid is not closed tightly. Reminder beeps will remain on the fog lights. Door/Trunk Open...