2007 Acura TL octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.Type S
All models except Type S
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Checking the Fuses . 327
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 90
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 332
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Jump Starting .320
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 324
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 325
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Overheated Engine . 322
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Towing .331
.........................
Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .90
......................
Emergency Towing .331
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 98
.......................
Emissions Controls .345
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 348
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 59, 325
.........................................
Oil Lif e .72
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 283
...............................
Overheating .322
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Specif ications .338
....................
Speed Limiter . 251, 258
..............................
Starting . 247, 248
.................
Engine, if it won’t start . 318......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .235
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .125
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 235
........................................
Filter, Oil .284
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 90
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .300
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 288
..........................................
Brake . 291
.........................................
Clutch .291
..............
Manual Transmission . 290
..........................
Power Steering .292
................
Windshield Washers . 287
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 178
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Fog Lights . 89 ..........................
Four-way Flashers .90
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Front Seats .103
....................................
Adjusting .103
.......................................
Heaters .111
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Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel .234
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Fill Door and Cap .235
...........................................
Gauge .65
................
Octane Requirement . 234
........................
Reserve Indicator .63
........................
Tank, Filling the .235
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Fuses, Checking the .327
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 239
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Gasoline .234
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 234
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Tank, Filling the .235
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Gas Station Procedures . 235
Index
F
G
INDEX
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Keys .92
...............
Keyless Memory Setting . 76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .336
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 86
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .293
.......................................
Indicator .58
.........................................
Parking .86
..................................
Turn Signal .86
.....................................
Load Limit .243
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 95
........................
Lockout Prevention .96
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 95
..................................
Glove Box .121
.................................
Power Door .96
...........................................
Trunk .97
........................
Low Coolant Level .239
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 243
..................................
Maintenance .271
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Minder .273
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 277
........................................
Record .279
..........................................
Saf ety .272
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 325
...................
Manual Transmission . 250
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 108
...............................
Meters, Gauges .65
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 241
.......................................
Moonroof .116
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 66
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Engine Oil Lif e .72
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HandsFreeLink .73
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Keyless Memory Settings . 76
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Maintenance Minder . 273
.....................................
Odometer .70
.................
Outside Temperature . 71
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Trip Computer .73 ...................................
Trip Meter .70
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 254
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 234
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 234
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Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
Oil ........................
Change, How to .284
......................
Change, When to .273
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Checking Engine .238
..............
Pressure Indicator . 51, 324
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .283
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 95
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
Index
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M
K
INDEX
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power
Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium
unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front:
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32
psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
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292291 All models except Type S
Type S
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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