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...You will also hear a beep when you open indicator (red) on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the trunk with the key in the front seat. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers and teenage... position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2011 TL Your vehicle has a door/ trunk open any door or the trunk lid is not tightly closed . See page 146 for how to lock the doors...
...You will also hear a beep when you open indicator (red) on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the trunk with the key in the front seat. Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers and teenage... position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2011 TL Your vehicle has a door/ trunk open any door or the trunk lid is not tightly closed . See page 146 for how to lock the doors...
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... Passenger Safety adult supervision is illegal in children learn how to accidental injury or death. 41 2011 TL For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in use this feature (see page 178 . Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters or keyless access remotes out of the reach of an ignition switch. Protecting...
... Passenger Safety adult supervision is illegal in children learn how to accidental injury or death. 41 2011 TL For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in use this feature (see page 178 . Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters or keyless access remotes out of the reach of an ignition switch. Protecting...
Owner's Manual
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...Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...140 Keys and Locks...141 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...145 Door Locks ...146 Childproof Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ...150... Visor ...209 Center Pocket ...210 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle.
...Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 Steering Wheel Adjustments ...140 Keys and Locks...141 Immobilizer System...143 Ignition Switch ...145 Door Locks ...146 Childproof Door Locks ...147 Trunk...148 Emergency Trunk Opener ...150... Visor ...209 Center Pocket ...210 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. If it is not a properly coded key or keyless access remote, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will then go off if you have an engine start/stop button ...instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 65 2011 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is the equivalent of an ignition switch...
... models with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. If it is not a properly coded key or keyless access remote, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will then go off if you have an engine start/stop button ...instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 65 2011 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is the equivalent of an ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system SEL/RESET BUTTON These messages go off after the key is the equivalent of an ignition switch. ON Mode is inserted into the ignition switch. These messages go off several seconds after several seconds. : Models ... ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your seat belt, you do not fasten your last selection is shown. INFO BUTTONS ( / ) A/T model is displayed. 78 2011 TL If you will also see pages 178 and 181 . For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on page 80 each time you turn the...
Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system SEL/RESET BUTTON These messages go off after the key is the equivalent of an ignition switch. ON Mode is inserted into the ignition switch. These messages go off several seconds after several seconds. : Models ... ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your seat belt, you do not fasten your last selection is shown. INFO BUTTONS ( / ) A/T model is displayed. 78 2011 TL If you will also see pages 178 and 181 . For more information, see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on page 80 each time you turn the...
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model is shown. CONTINUED 93 2011 TL U.S. Multi-Information Display On models without keyless access system DRIVER'S ID If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select Keyless Memory SettingsTM by ... cannot recognize either INFO button ( / ), then press the SEL/RESET button. Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you use the key to customize.
model is shown. CONTINUED 93 2011 TL U.S. Multi-Information Display On models without keyless access system DRIVER'S ID If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select Keyless Memory SettingsTM by ... cannot recognize either INFO button ( / ), then press the SEL/RESET button. Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you use the key to customize.
Owner's Manual
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... DOOR 1 ALL DOORS ON 1 OFF 90 sec 60 sec 30 sec 1 CANCEL SET Page 122 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. 123 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER DEFAULT ALL (P.129) 1 : Default setting 2 : Default setting for automatic transmission 3 : Default setting for the doors... system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 125 126 127 129 96 2011 TL A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
... DOOR 1 ALL DOORS ON 1 OFF 90 sec 60 sec 30 sec 1 CANCEL SET Page 122 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. 123 KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER DEFAULT ALL (P.129) 1 : Default setting 2 : Default setting for automatic transmission 3 : Default setting for the doors... system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. 125 126 127 129 96 2011 TL A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
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.... To change how long the lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 118 2011 TL Select the desired setting (60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec or 0 sec) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter enter...
.... To change how long the lights stay on before they go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 118 2011 TL Select the desired setting (60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec or 0 sec) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter enter...
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..., the screen changes as shown in the illustration. See page 123. See page 127. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 121 2011 TL Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK...
..., the screen changes as shown in the illustration. See page 123. See page 127. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 121 2011 TL Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK...
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... from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. You can choose this item to the customize item screen. Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. You can select whether the driver...'s door or all the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. CONTINUED 125 2011 TL If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to enter the selecting mode. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK...
... from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. You can choose this item to the customize item screen. Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode Instruments and Controls When your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. You can select whether the driver...'s door or all the doors unlock the first time you press the unlock button on the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. CONTINUED 125 2011 TL If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to enter the selecting mode. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''AUTO DOOR UNLOCK...
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... on or off . When you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the INFO . ( / ) button repeatedly 126 2011 TL To turn this item to verify that the door(s) is unlocked and the security system is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and... are locked and the security system has set (see page 377 ). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again.
... on or off . When you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the INFO . ( / ) button repeatedly 126 2011 TL To turn this item to verify that the door(s) is unlocked and the security system is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and... are locked and the security system has set (see page 377 ). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to ''KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE'' and repeat the procedure again.
Owner's Manual
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... of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), you will return to the center when you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of these positions, the lights on indicator... comes on as a reminder. 133 2011 TL To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it or complete a turn. If you release it . Instruments and Controls Turning the ...
... of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), you will return to the center when you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of these positions, the lights on indicator... comes on as a reminder. 133 2011 TL To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it or complete a turn. If you release it . Instruments and Controls Turning the ...
Owner's Manual
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... on indicator comes on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). You should also turn the light switch to the position. 134 2011 TL The lights will come on the headlights and all models The lights will turn the light switch to AUTO. They will turn them on as...) position or turn off automatically when you open the driver's door. Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you remove the key and open the driver's door and take the remote with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you set the power mode to...
... on indicator comes on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). You should also turn the light switch to the position. 134 2011 TL The lights will come on the headlights and all models The lights will turn the light switch to AUTO. They will turn them on as...) position or turn off automatically when you open the driver's door. Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you remove the key and open the driver's door and take the remote with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you set the power mode to...
Owner's Manual
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... . Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of an ignition switch. If you remove the key and close the driver's door. LIGHT SENSOR If you remove the key (or the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system), and the driver's door ... off after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on by a sensor located on it. CONTINUED 135 2011 TL Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15...
... . Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of an ignition switch. If you remove the key and close the driver's door. LIGHT SENSOR If you remove the key (or the vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF mode on models with keyless access system), and the driver's door ... off after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on by a sensor located on it. CONTINUED 135 2011 TL Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15...
Owner's Manual
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Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key does not contain a battery. CONTINUED 141 2011 TL Keys and Locks On models without keyless access system KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE TAG TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (GRAY) You should have to get wet, dry them . They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at...
Use only an Acura-approved key blank. The valet key does not contain a battery. CONTINUED 141 2011 TL Keys and Locks On models without keyless access system KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE TAG TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (GRAY) You should have to get wet, dry them . They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at...
Owner's Manual
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...insert it . To use the key, push the release button to lock/ unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is not fully extended, the immobilizer system may come in contact with your vehicle. 142 2011 TL Each keyless access remote has a... built-in key (see page 195 ) fits all the locks on your finger while being retracted or extended. On models with this...
...insert it . To use the key, push the release button to lock/ unlock the doors when the remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is not fully extended, the immobilizer system may come in contact with your vehicle. 142 2011 TL Each keyless access remote has a... built-in key (see page 195 ) fits all the locks on your finger while being retracted or extended. On models with this...
Owner's Manual
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... ON mode with your engine start/stop button instead of the key or keyless access remote. If the indicator starts to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then select the ON mode again. CONTINUED 143 2011 TL You will need this key number if you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) ...position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of an ignition switch. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Instruments and Controls : On ...
... ON mode with your engine start/stop button instead of the key or keyless access remote. If the indicator starts to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then select the ON mode again. CONTINUED 143 2011 TL You will need this key number if you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) ...position, remove the key, reinsert it means the system does not recognize the coding of an ignition switch. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Instruments and Controls : On ...
Owner's Manual
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... this device must accept any interference that may make your dealer. Operation is subject to it. Always take the ignition key or the keyless access remote with the built-in key with Part 15 of the FCC rules. As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may not cause... problems could void the user's authority to alter this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of your key or keyless access remote, contact your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 144...
... this device must accept any interference that may make your dealer. Operation is subject to it. Always take the ignition key or the keyless access remote with the built-in key with Part 15 of the FCC rules. As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may not cause... problems could void the user's authority to alter this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of your key or keyless access remote, contact your key or keyless access remote and you leave the vehicle alone. 144...
Owner's Manual
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... must also be in Park. The shift lever must be in Park before you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position only to start /stop button. 145 2011 TL On models with keyless access system Instruments and Controls The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK... (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to turn the key. Remove the key to the ON (II) position. LOCK (0) You can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II...
... must also be in Park. The shift lever must be in Park before you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position only to start /stop button. 145 2011 TL On models with keyless access system Instruments and Controls The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK... (0), ACCESSORY (I ) to turn the key. Remove the key to the ON (II) position. LOCK (0) You can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II...
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...key in key can customize the door lock/ unlock settings (see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle. The built-in the driver's door (see page 195 . 146 2011 TL... The lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. On models with keyless access system Unlock RED INDICATOR You can see page 121 ). Lock LOCK TAB Unlock All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key... door locks and unlocks that door. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. When the door is disabled. You can be...
...key in key can customize the door lock/ unlock settings (see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle. The built-in the driver's door (see page 195 . 146 2011 TL... The lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. On models with keyless access system Unlock RED INDICATOR You can see page 121 ). Lock LOCK TAB Unlock All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key... door locks and unlocks that door. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. When the door is disabled. You can be...