Acura TL (2014 year). Manual — part 5

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This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
information, see page

.

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display.

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

.

This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your front
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
airbag system components. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
information display. For more
information, see page

.

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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

Side Airbag Of f
Indicator

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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned off
the vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page

.

This indicator has two functions:

It flashes when VSA is active (see
page

).

If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA or Hill Start Assist (on
SH-AWD models only) system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ or ‘‘CHECK HILL
START ASSIST SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. Without
VSA, your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have
VSA traction and stability
enhancement. For more

information, see page

.

If the VSA indicator illuminates,
hill start assist will not be working.
Without hill start assist, the
vehicle will roll downhill
immediately when you release the
brake on an incline.

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), and
START Mode is the equivalent
of START (III). For more
information, see pages

and

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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator

VSA OFF Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

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

.

This indicator has two functions:

If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are significantly low
on pressure.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page

).

Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-information display and
determine the cause (see page

).

If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page

.

If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
information display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page

), and have the

flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinflated,
call a professional towing service.
For more information, see page

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Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

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The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages

and

).

Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.

This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes off
after the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.

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

.

If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go off after driving a
short distance. If it does not go off,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned off,
making the vehicle harder to steer.

If you turn the steering wheel to the
full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering system caused by
overheating. This may also happen if
you hold the steering wheel on the
full left or right position for a while.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator

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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page

.

This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page

).

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page

.

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the

or

position. This indicator

will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position, without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. Reminder
beeps will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.

Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the
equivalent of LOCK (0) and
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more information, see pages

and

.

This indicator comes on red if any
door or the trunk lid is not closed
tightly.

You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the trunk is not closed tightly (see
page

).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Lights On Indicator

Door/Trunk Open
Indicator

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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page

).

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

cruise control.

This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page

) to see the message (see

page

).

Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message
Indicator

Security System Indicator

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must refuel soon. You will also see a
‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on the multi-
information display.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page

). Take your

vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more information, see page

.

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

.

When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.5 U.S. gal (9.6 ) on
SH-AWD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal
(10.5 ) on 2WD models of fuel
remaining in the tank.

When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of fuel in the
tank.

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Low Fuel Indicator

Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator

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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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If the indicator blinks while driving,
the differential temperature is too
high.
You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

Pull to the side of the road when it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode with the engine start/stop
button (see page

). If it comes on

at any other time, it indicates that
there is a problem with the system.

If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
starting system. In this case, your
vehicle may not restart. If you can
continue to drive safely, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have it
checked as soon as possible. For
more information, see page

.

This indicator has two functions:

If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
access system. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. For more information,
see page

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On models with keyless access system

Instrument Panel Indicators

Keyless Access System
Indicator

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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
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If the indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
BSI. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
BLIND SPOT SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. If this
happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page

.

When this indicator is on, BSI is not
working.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page

).

This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned off
the blind spot information system
(BSI).

When you turn the system on, the
indicator will turn off.

The BSI indicator also comes on if
the rear bumper becomes dirty while
driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND
SPOT NOT AVAILABLE’’ message
on the multi-information display.
When you clean the rear bumper,
the indicator should go off after you
begin driving again.

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On models with blind spot information
system (BSI)

Blind Spot Inf ormation
System (BSI) Indicator

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This shows how much fuel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition/power mode.

Fuel Gauge

Gauges

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SPEEDOMETER

TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

U.S. model with automatic transmission is shown.

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper zone. If it reaches the red
(hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page

for

instructions and precautions on
checking the engine cooling system.

If the pointer of the temperature
gauge reaches to or above the red
mark, you will also see the ‘‘WATER
TEMP HOT’’ message on the multi-
information display. This will alert
you that the engine should be cooled
down.

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Temperature Gauge

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You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page

).

When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remote

you use, and the driver’s seat and the
outside mirrors move to the position
stored in that remote transmitter/
keyless access remote (see page

).

The driver’s ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.

The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs for
continued trouble-free driving.

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

.

There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
life and maintenance messages, and
system messages.

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On models with keyless access system

Normal Display Messages

Multi-Information Display

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Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.

Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.

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These messages go off after several
seconds.

With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-information
display changes as shown on page

each time you press the INFO

(

/

) button or the SEL/RESET

button.

When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.

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

.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,
you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
information display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

These messages go off several
seconds after the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO BUTTONS (

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In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page

) and you can

customize your vehicle control
settings (see page

).

In the normal display mode, the
upper segment displays trip
computer information, such as fuel
economy or average speed. The
lower segment displays the
odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside
temperature, and engine oil life and
maintenance item code(s).

The multi-information display
consists of an upper segment and a
lower segment.

You will see some keyless access
system messages until you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button. These messages
can be customized (see page

).

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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110

On models with keyless access system

Multi-Information Display

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LOWER
SEGMENT

U.S. model is shown.

UPPER
SEGMENT

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U.S. model is shown.

: Press the INFO button (

/

).

1 :

2 : SH-AWD models only

On models without navigation system only
This display will be shown when the
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is activated.

HFL
(See page 88)

Customized Settings
(See page 94)

Trip Computer (See page 84)

Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
(See page 87)

SH-AWD Torque
Distribution Monitor
(See page 87)

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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.

With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the lower part of the
multi-information display changes as
shown in the illustration, each time
you press the SEL/RESET button.

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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Multi-Information Display

Odometer

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Canada

U.S.

ODOMETER

U.S. model is shown.

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

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