Acura 2008 TL Owner's Manual page 132

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Mode Control Button
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. When you select
system automatically switches to
fresh air mode.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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When you select
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
In this case, you cannot turn the A/C
off.
The driver's side mode and
passenger's side mode can be
selected separately when the dual
button is pressed. However, when
is selected on the driver's
side, mode selection on the
passenger's side is not possible.
When
, the passenger's temperature cannot be
set separately from the driver's.
Dual Button
You can set the temperatures and
modes for the driver's side and the
passenger's side separately when
this button is pressed (indicator on).
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, you can adjust both
sides to the same temperature and
mode with the driver's side
or ,
is selected, the
2008 TL
Vents, Heating, and A/C
temperature control buttons and
mode control button.
Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
1. Set the temperature to maximum.
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
3. Select and fresh air mode.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Using the Heater
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
1. Select and fresh air mode.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
3.
the temperature control buttons.
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