Acura TL (2014 year). Instruction — part 25

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Three controls for the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your
hand from the wheel.

The VOL button adjusts the volume
up (

) or down (

). Press the top

or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.

The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1, XM2, disc (if a disc is loaded),
HDD (on models with navigation
system),

Audio (if paired),

AUX (if an appropriate audio unit is
connected).

If an iPod or a USB flash memory
device is plugged into the system,
you can also select AUX.

If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top (

) of

the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
(

) to go back to the previous

preset station. If you press and hold
the CH button (

) or (

), the

system goes into the skip (seek)
mode. It stops when it finds a station
with a strong signal.

If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track/file (file in MP3, WMA, or
AAC format) each time you press
the top (

) of the CH button. Press

the bottom (

) to return to the

beginning of the current track/file.
Press it twice to return to the
previous track/file.

In MP3, WMA or AAC mode, you
can use the seek function to select
folders. Press and hold the top (

)

of the CH button until you hear a
beep to skip forward to the first file
of the next folder. Press the bottom
(

) to skip backward to the previous

folder.

Bluetooth

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MODE BUTTON

VOL BUTTON

CH BUTTON

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When playing a USB flash memory
device, you can also use the seek
function to skip the folder. To
activate this, press and hold either
side of the CH button until you hear
a beep.

If you are playing a conventional CD
(without the text data and not
compressed in MP3 or WMA), you
can use the skip function to select
discs. Press and hold the top (

) of

the CH button until you hear a beep,
to skip forward to the next disc.
Press and hold the bottom (

) to

skip backward to the previous disc.

If you are playing a USB flash
memory device or iPod with the USB
adapter cable, press and release the
top (

) of the CH button to skip

forward to the beginning of the next
file. Press the bottom (

) to skip

backward to the beginning of the
current file. Press it twice to return
to the previous file.

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Remote Audio Controls

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The auxiliary input jack is inside the
console compartment. The system
will accept auxiliary input from
standard audio accessories using a
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

When you plug in a mini-jack cable
between a compatible audio unit and
the jack, you will see AUX in the
display and the system automatically
switches to AUX mode.

When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the
HDD/AUX button (AUX button on
models without navigation system)
to select it.

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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system disables itself. If this happens,
you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
frequency display next time you turn
on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is on the Anti-theft
Identification Card included in your
owner’s instruction kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.

The Anti-theft Identification Card
also lists your audio serial number. It
is best to store the card in a safe
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s instruction.

If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you

must then leave the system on for
one hour before trying again.

The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.

If you have an Acura Owners
account, it is easy to retrieve the anti-
theft code online without having to
access the serial number.

We recommend that you register the
security code at Acura Owners
(myacura.com). If you lose the Anti-
theft Identification Card before
registering the code at Acura
Owners, you must obtain the code
from your dealer or

. To do this, you

will need the audio system’s serial
number. If you do not have the serial
number with you, ask your dealer or
go to

for information on how to retrieve it.

If you lose the Anti-theft
Identification Card, you must obtain
the code from your dealer. To do this,
you will need the audio system’s
serial number. If you do not have the
serial number with you, ask your
dealer how to retrieve it.

You need to enter a separate code
for the navigation system to
reactivate. The Anti-theft Card also
lists the navigation system’s security
code and serial number. Follow the
same procedure to retrieve the serial
number and obtain the code, and
read the navigation system instruction
for details.

https://radio-

navicode.acura.com/

https://radio-navicode.acura.com/

Canadian owners

Models with navigation system

U.S. owners

Radio Theft Protection

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To set the time, press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.

Change the hours by pressing the H
(hour) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(minute) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.

Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.

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Setting the Clock

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MINUTE BUTTON
(PRESET 5)

RESET BUTTON
(PRESET 6)

CLOCK BUTTON

HOUR BUTTON
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Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’

Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display changes to the clock
adjusting display.

You can also adjust the clock and
switch the clock display between
24-hours and 12-hours in the menu
mode.

To adjust the clock setting:

Press and release the SETUP
button. The display shows you the
menu items.

You can adjust the clock setting
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.

You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
before the half hour, press and hold
the CLOCK button, then press the R
(reset) button to set the time back to
the previous hour. If the displayed
time is after the half hour, the same
procedure sets the time forward to
the beginning of the next hour.

For example:

The navigation system receives
signals from the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Refer to the navigation system
instruction for how to adjust the time.

1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

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On models without navigation system

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the Clock with SETUP
Button

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Turn the selector knob to select
the item which you want to adjust.
Turning the selector knob will
change the selected item between
the clock display setting, hours,
minutes, and SET. The selected
item is indicated with

in the

display.

Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display will return to the clock
adjusting display.

Turn the selector knob to change
the setting between 12H and 24H.

Turn the selector knob to count
the numbers up or down.

To set the time, turn the selector
knob and select the hours or the
minutes, then press the knob to
enter your selection. The display
changes to the setting display.

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Press either the RETURN or
SETUP button to go back to the
normal display.

To enter the clock setting, turn
the selector knob to select ‘‘SET,’’
then press the knob. The display
will return to the menu item
display.

Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display will return to the clock
adjusting display.

While setting the clock, pressing
the RETURN button will go back
to the previous display.
Pressing the SETUP button again
will cancel this setting mode.

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Setting the Clock

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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from theft.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights flashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.

You can also deactivate the system
by grabbing either front door handle
while carrying the keyless access
remote to unlock the door.

The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors from the outside with the key,

or use driver’s lock tab, master door
lock switch, or remote transmitter
(keyless access remote on models
with keyless access system). The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself.

Once the security system sets,
opening any door, the trunk, or hood
without using the key or the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote,
will cause the alarm to activate. It
also activates if the ignition switch
is turned to the ON (II) position, the
audio unit is removed from the
dashboard, or the wiring is cut.

You can also set the security system
by pressing the lock button on either
front door handle while carrying the
keyless access remote.

On models with keyless access system

On models with keyless access system

Security System

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With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
without triggering the alarm. The
alarm will sound if the trunk is
opened with the trunk release button
on the driver’s door, the trunk
release handle behind the trunk
pass-through cover, or the
emergency trunk opener.

The security system does not set if
any door, the trunk, or hood is not
fully closed. Before you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk
and hood are securely closed.

To see if the system sets after you
exit the vehicle, press the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote within five
seconds. If the system is set, the
horn will beep once.

Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more information, see pages

and

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Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.

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Compass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be affected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the compass is
self-calibrating, then the compass
display is shown in the display.

The compass may need to be
instructionly calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, or the compass
display is blinking with the CAL
indicator on, do the following
procedure.

Do this procedure in an open

area, away from buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.

Press and hold the SETUP button
for about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.

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Compass Operation

Compass Calibration

Compass

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Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CALIBRATION.’’

Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display shows you ‘‘PUSH CAL
START.’’

While setting the compass, press
the RETURN button to go back to
the previous display. Pressing the
SETUP button will cancel the
compass setting mode.

When the calibration is successfully
completed, the CAL indicator goes
off and the compass display will stop
blinking and show an actual heading.

The audio system is not related to
the compass system. Even if the
compass system is calibrating, the
display returns to the normal display
which you last selected.

Press the selector knob (ENTER).
The compass display is blinking
and the CAL indicator is shown.

Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.

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Once the correct zone is displayed,
press the selector knob. The
display then returns to normal.

Find the zone for your area on the
map (see page

). If the correct

zone is not shown, turn the
selector knob to cycle the zone
lists up or down.

In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.

If necessary, press the RETURN
button to return to the previous
display. Pressing the SETUP
button will cancel the compass
setting mode.

Press and hold the SETUP button
for about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.

Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘ZONE.’’ Press the selector knob
(ENTER) to enter your selection.
The display shows you the
currently selected zone number.

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The audio system is not related to
the compass system. Even if the
compass system is in the zone
setting mode, the display returns to
the normal display which you last
selected.

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Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel will come on.

Press and release the SET/
DECEL button on the steering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.

Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
the cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.

The cruise control system can be
left on, even when it is not in use.

Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Using the Cruise Control

Cruise Control

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RES/ACCEL
BUTTON

SET/DECEL
BUTTON

CRUISE BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.

You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:

To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.

Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.

To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.

If you need to decrease your

speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.

Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.

Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.

Changing the Set Speed

Cruise Control

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