2008 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 134

Main Menu Table Of Contents Climate Control To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows . The system 1. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was previously off. . 2. Select 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. To clear the windshield faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving. To Cool or Heat Automatically The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select. On models with navigation system In AUTO mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver's side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature. Using Automatic Climate Control 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons. You will see AUTO in the system's display. When the AUTO button on the driver's side is pressed, the temperature control buttons on the passenger's side are disabled, and the interior temperature is regulated to the temperature set on the driver's side. When the AUTO button on the passenger's side is pressed, temperature can be set on the driver's side and passenger's side separately. The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. When you set the temperature to its lower or its upper limit, the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. Features CONTINUED 131 2008 TL