2009 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 383

Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock, Security System Security System 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 flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the audio unit. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the key or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. On models with keyless access system SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR 10. 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. 11. Press either the RETURN or SETUP button to go back to the normal display. You can also turn off an activated 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, 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. 380 2009 TL