2002 Acura TL warning

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The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 199
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In Foreign Countries . 313
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System . 96
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 277
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Battery, Jump Starting . 286
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Brake System Indicator . 295
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Changing a Flat Tire . 279
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Charging System Indicator . 292
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Checking the Fuses . 297
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 291
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 293
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 296
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Overheated Engine . 289
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .302
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Emissions Controls .314 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 317
Engine ............................................
Belts .249
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 223
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Overheating .289
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Specif ications .309
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Speed Limiter .187
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Starting .179
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Ethanol in Gasoline .312
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 314
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 270
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Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165Filter
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Air Cleaner .238
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Air Conditioning .249
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Oil .225
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 279
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Floor Mats .272
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Brake .236
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Power Steering .237
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Windshield Washers . 233
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
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Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 313
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9, 47
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated .312
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .165
Index
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Fuses, Checking the . 297
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Jacking up the Car . 281
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Jack, Tire . 280
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Jump Starting . 286
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 306Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 315
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Infl ation, Proper Tire . 251
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 252
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 272
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 259
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Headlights .69
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Aiming .259
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 259
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Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .237
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Hood, Opening the .166
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Hydroplaning .200
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol .312
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Gasoline .164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the .165
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Gas Station Procedures . 164
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning .274
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Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .202
Index
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Underside, Cleaning . 275
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 277
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Upholstery Cleaning . 272
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 227 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 322
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 233
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Indicator .63
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Operation .73
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Washing . 270
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Waxing and Polishing . 271
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 253
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Compact Spare . 278
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Tires . 250
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Air Pressure . 251
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Checking Wear . 252
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Compact Spare . 278
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Inf lation . 251
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Inspection . 252
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Replacing . 254
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Rotating . 254
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Snow . 256
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Specif ications . 309
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Traction Devices . 256
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Winter Driving . 256
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Tools, Tire Changing . 279
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 201
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Emergency Wrecker . 302
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 195
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Operation .193
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Traction Devices .256
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .234
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Fluid Selection .235
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Identif ication Number . 307 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 180
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Treadwear .252, 310
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Release . 86
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Opening the .85
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71
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Vanity Mirror .109
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions .308
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 306Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .196
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VSA System Indicator . 61, 196
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VSA Activation Indicator . 61, 197
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VSA Of f Switch .197
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Vehicle Storage .267
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VIN .306
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Vinyl Cleaning .273
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Viscosity, Oil .224
Index
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