2006 Acura TL clock

Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
middle edge of the inner f ender
cover, and pull the inner f ender
cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Remove the bulb f rom the socket
bypushingitinandturningit
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Push the inner f ender cover in
place. Install the holding clip, and
lock it in place by pushing on its
center.
Open the trunk.
Using a small screwdriver, pop up
the pin in the center of the
f astener, then remove the f astener.
Unscrew and remove the cargo
net hook f rom the f ender. Pull
back the trunk lining.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
3. 2. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
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Replacing the Rear Turn Signal
Bulb (in Fenders)
Lights
Maint enance
229

Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.Insert the fastener into the hole on
the side of the trunk lining, and
push in the head of the f astener.
Screw the cargo net hook into the
f ender.
Determine which back-up light
is out (lef t or right), then open
the trunk. Popupthepininthecenterof
the lef t or right corner f astener
with a small screwdriver, and
remove the fastener.
Remove the lef t side
f astener the same way.
Pull out the outside edge of the
rubber stop, then push the stop
outward, and pull it to remove it.
Remove the
screw f rom the trunk lid inner
handle, and remove the handle
trim.
Pull back the corner of the
trunk lid lining.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
3.
4.
5.
6. 7.
b.
c.
d.
1a. e.
Lef t side
only:
Right side only:
Replacing the Back-up L ight Bulb
(in T runk L id)
Lights
230
RIGHT STOP
CORNER
FASTENER
CORNER
FASTENER LEFT STOP
TRUNK LID
INNER
HANDLE
LEFT SIDE FASTENER

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lid lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal. Insert the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Install all removed parts.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water, or isopropyl alcohol.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
231
LOOP

Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
6.
7.8.
Changing a Flat Tire
246
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT WRENCH

Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see
on
page ).
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum.
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the f iller neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
8. 9.
7.
11. 10.
6.
221
263
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine CoolantT aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .219
......................................
When to .209
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .245
...
Charging System Indicator .60,256
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .188
..................
Childproof Door Locks .94
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
..............................
Booster Seats .50
...................................
Child Seats .42
..........................................
Inf ants .39
............................
Large Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .44
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
.........................................
Tethers .47
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .35
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .232
...................................
Seat Belts .231
...............
Climate Control System .125
..............................................
Clock .112
..........................
CO in the Exhaust .53
.......................
Compact Spare tire .244
.................
Console Compartment .116
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .279 .............
Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
........................................
Adding .221
....................................
Checking .180
.........................
Proper Solution .221
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
................
Cruise Control Indicator .62
............
Cruise Control Operation .153
...................................
Cup Holders .115
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice .280
................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,58
............
Daytime Running Lights .84
Daytime Running Light
...................................
Indicator .63
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .87
..............
Def rosting the Windows .124
....................................
Dimensions .270
...............
Dimming the Headlights .84 Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .223
..................................
Engine Oil .179
..........................
Directional Signals .84
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .200
.................................
Disc Changer .140
...
Disc Changer Error Messages .146
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .220
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .69
......................
Power Door Locks .92
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
...........................................
Driving .187
....................................
Economy .180
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
..............................
Economy, Fuel .186
............
Emergencies on the Road .243
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .252
...........
Brake System Indicator .258
................
Changing a Flat Tire .245
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Charging System Indicator .256
Index
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Seat Belts .10,20
...............
Additional Information .20
.....................................
Cleaning .231
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
................................
Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,60
...................
System Components .20
...............
Use During Pregnancy .18
..................................
Seat Heaters .106
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .98
............................
Security System .152
........
Sequential SportShif t Mode .195
...............................
Serial Number .268
...........................
Service Intervals .209
...........................
Service Manual .283
.........
Service Station Procedures .177
..........................
Setting the Clock .112
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .193
........................
Shif t Lock Release .197
...........................................
Shif ting .193
..............................
Side Airbags .11,28
........
Side Airbag Of f Indicator .31,61
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .30
...............................
Signaling Turns .84
.....................................
Snow Tires .239................................
Sound System .127
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .244
............................
Specif ications .271
....................
Specif ications Charts .270
................................
Speed Control .153
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .38
...
Additional Safety Precautions .33
....................
Airbag Components .23
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
.............................
SRS Indicator .30,61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .90
.......................
Starting the Engine .189
................
With a Dead Battery .252
..............
State Emissions Testing .277
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .254
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .88
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .90 ...................
Stereo Sound System .127
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .241
........................
Sunglasses Holder .117
....
Supplemental Restraint System .23
......................................
Servicing .32
...............................
SRS Indicator .30
...................
System Components .23
.....................................
Tachometer .66
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .243
....................................
Tape Player .147
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
.....
Emissions Control Systems .274
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .276
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66
....................
Temperature, Outside .72
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .126
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Tether Anchorage Points .47
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .276
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .88
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