Owner's Manual
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... illustration shows that all doors and the trunk are not tightly closed, the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on . When one or more doors or the trunk lid are open . 12 2013 TL Protecting Adults and Teens If any door or the trunk is not tightly closed, the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator...
... illustration shows that all doors and the trunk are not tightly closed, the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on . When one or more doors or the trunk lid are open . 12 2013 TL Protecting Adults and Teens If any door or the trunk is not tightly closed, the ''TRUNK OPEN'' indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... help. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. CONTINUED 2013 TL 13 Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. For more information, see page 146 ). Protecting Adults and... 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 a stop. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out.
... help. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. CONTINUED 2013 TL 13 Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. For more information, see page 146 ). Protecting Adults and... 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 a stop. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out.
Owner's Manual
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...in all seating positions. If your seat belt is not fastened before your passengers to the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or... ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on and the beeper may not sound. : Models equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. You will come on the multiinformation display. ON Mode is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on ....
...in all seating positions. If your seat belt is not fastened before your passengers to the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or... ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on and the beeper may not sound. : Models equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. You will come on the multiinformation display. ON Mode is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' message on ....
Owner's Manual
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.... To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the buckle. 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, have... it will not allow the passenger to properly position the belt). In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 21 To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 49 ).
.... To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the buckle. 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, have... it will not allow the passenger to properly position the belt). In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 21 To unlock the belt, press the red PRESS button on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 49 ).
Owner's Manual
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..., the airbags would not be helpful. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can reach is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be activated during a collision in position. 22 2013 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Allowing a child to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt...
..., the airbags would not be helpful. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners can reach is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be activated during a collision in position. 22 2013 TL Driver and Passenger Safety Allowing a child to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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...DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the ...severity of the driver's seating position. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will not come on, and the airbag will inflate in the center of an infant or small child (up to ...
...DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in the front seat, the airbag is a problem with less force, regardless of the ...severity of the driver's seating position. CONTINUED 2013 TL 29 However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will not come on, and the airbag will inflate in the center of an infant or small child (up to ...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to ride in the front passenger's seat. To get the best protection from working properly. A front seat passenger should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL ... into or out of the airbag's deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the airbag's deployment path. There will deploy during a side...
... comes on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to ride in the front passenger's seat. To get the best protection from working properly. A front seat passenger should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL ... into or out of the airbag's deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into the airbag's deployment path. There will deploy during a side...
Owner's Manual
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... to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants... the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL
... to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy. This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will inflate even if there are no occupants... the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
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...button instead of ON (II). When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 For more information, see page 67 ). If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners...AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. : Models equipped with your side airbags. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. CONTINUED U.S. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This...
...button instead of ON (II). When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 For more information, see page 67 ). If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners...AIRBAG OFF'' message on the multi-information display. : Models equipped with your side airbags. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly. CONTINUED U.S. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This...
Owner's Manual
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The passenger airbag off indicator may come on. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Additional... the front passenger's seat. It does not mean there is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and ... automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on and off . If no weight is...
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on. If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. Additional... the front passenger's seat. It does not mean there is detected on the front seat, the airbag will not come on the front seat can cause the indicator to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and ... automatically shut off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to come on. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on and off . If no weight is...
Owner's Manual
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... sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to severe impact. If no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle checked by yourself. Even if your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by a dealer as soon... that activates must have your airbags may be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
... sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to severe impact. If no obstructions are operating properly. 2013 TL 35 However, you ignore this indication, your vehicle checked by yourself. Even if your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by a dealer as soon... that activates must have your airbags may be interfering with the control unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
Owner's Manual
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RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2013 TL They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only Driver and Passenger Safety 58 2013 TL They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Owner's Manual
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... position before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on the multiinformation display. If you will see page 595 . 64 2013 TL Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is the equivalent of ... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. You will also see page 20 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your seat belt...
... position before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on the multiinformation display. If you will see page 595 . 64 2013 TL Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is the equivalent of ... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. You will also see page 20 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have not fastened your seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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.... Canada 1. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, ...page 149 ). : Models equipped with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key, on the multi-information display. It is not being charged, and you...
.... Canada 1. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, ...page 149 ). : Models equipped with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key, on the multi-information display. It is not being charged, and you...
Owner's Manual
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...page 508 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL With this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see a ... display. For more information, see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a problem in the brake system. Anti-...
...page 508 . : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL With this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see a ... display. For more information, see a ''CHECK ABS SYSTEM'' message on , your dealer to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on after you turn the ignition switch to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is a problem in the brake system. Anti-...
Owner's Manual
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...multi-information display. : Models equipped with your airbag system components. You will also see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 For more information, see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side ...Models equipped with your front airbags. U.S. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ...
...multi-information display. : Models equipped with your airbag system components. You will also see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 For more information, see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side ...Models equipped with your front airbags. U.S. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of ...
Owner's Manual
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...Start Assist (on as a reminder that you have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL Without hill start assist will also see pages 184 and 187 . For more information, see page 510 . For more information, see a... an ignition switch. For more information, see page 510 ). 2. 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. If it checked. This indicator has two functions...
...Start Assist (on as a reminder that you have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL Without hill start assist will also see pages 184 and 187 . For more information, see page 510 . For more information, see a... an ignition switch. For more information, see page 510 ). 2. 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. If it checked. This indicator has two functions...
Owner's Manual
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... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display. For more tires are significantly low on the ...the ON (II) position. Check the tire pressure monitor on . 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 ...
... : Models equipped with the keyless access system have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69 You will also see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on the multiinformation display. For more tires are significantly low on the ...the ON (II) position. Check the tire pressure monitor on . 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you signal a lane change or turn signals on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have an engine start/ ...(see that you may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Reset the system by overheating. With the indicator on the full left or right position for a while. If an indicator does not blink or...
...the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you signal a lane change or turn signals on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have an engine start/ ...(see that you may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Reset the system by overheating. With the indicator on the full left or right position for a while. If an indicator does not blink or...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 142 ). Reminder beeps will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and ...lights turn on automatically. For more information, see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you open the driver's door. : Models equipped with the high beam headlights. It comes on when the light switch is not closed tightly. If you ...
...see page 142 ). Reminder beeps will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and ...lights turn on automatically. For more information, see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you open the driver's door. : Models equipped with the high beam headlights. It comes on when the light switch is not closed tightly. If you ...