2007 Acura TL air condition

When you return to normal speed
driving, be sure to read just the tire
pressure for normal driving. You
should wait until the tires are cold
before adjusting the tire pressure.
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a lab el on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional technical information,
see page . Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
Check the pressure in the tires when
thetiresarecold.Thismeansthe
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours. If you have to drive the
vehiclebeforecheckingtirepressure,
the tires can still be considered
‘‘cold’’ if you drive less than 1 mile
(1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressure. If you check air pressure when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Youshoulduseyourowntire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier f or you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
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Tires
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go off as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If
this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed. To
check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for 20 seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Refer to
for more
info rmation (see page ).
If
you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fu el fill cap. You will also see a
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on
the multi-information display.
Tighten the cap until it clicks at least
once (see page ). Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
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Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Code
State
Emissions T estingT aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
325
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). However,
if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If
the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. If
the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
The
brake system indicator
norm ally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, and
as a reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not fully
release the parking brake.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired by
your dealer as soon as possible (see on page ).
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency T owing
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Capacities Weights
Air Conditioning Dimensions 189.3 in (4,809 mm)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.11 US gal (8.0)
1.69 US gal (6.4
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 8.1 US qt (7.7
)
62.0 in (1,576 mm) 62.1 in (1,577 mm)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
56.7 in (1,441 mm)
75.4 in (1,916 mm)
Fuel tank ND-OIL8
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 189.8 in (4,822 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
Type S
Type S
:
1:
2:
3:
1
2
3
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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ÎThe United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work. In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Saf ety Standards (CMVSS) f or
Emissions valid at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
SystemEvaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI System
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)
Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 240
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Accessories .240
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Modif ications .241
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
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Accessory Power Sockets . 120
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AcuraLink .217
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Adding Engine Coolant . 286
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Adding Engine Oil .283
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Additives, Engine Oil . 284
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
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Additional Information . 22
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Servicing .31
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System Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 126
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Air Pressure, Tires .303
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Antif reeze .286
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 60, 262
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Operation .262
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 182
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 95
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Audio System .133
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 184
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Automatic Transmission . 253
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Capacity, Fluid .338
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Checking Fluid Level . 288
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Shif ting .253
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
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Shif ting .253
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Shif t Lock Release . 258
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 324
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Jump Starting .320
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Maintenance .308
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Specif ications .339
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Bef ore Driving .233
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .120
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 262
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Break-in, New Linings . 234
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Fluid .291
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Parking .117 .................
System Indicator . 59, 326
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Wear Indicators .261
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Braking System .261
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 234
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 89
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Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .297
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Daytime Running Lights . 293
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Fog Lights .295
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Specif ications .339
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Turn Signal Lights . 294, 296
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Bulbs, Halogen .293
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Capacities Chart .338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying, Cargo .243
Cassette Player ....................................
Care . 154, 175
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Operation . 152, 173
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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Ceiling Light .118
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