2007 Acura TL tire size

Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the VSA system on
and off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.
In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or f resh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched of f . When the VSA system
is of f , the traction control system is
alsooff.Youshouldonlyattemptto
f ree your vehicle with the VSA of f if
you are not able to f ree it when the
VSA is on.
Immediately af ter f reeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.
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VSA Of f Switch
VSA and Tire Sizes
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
Driving
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VSA OFF SWITCH
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´However,
these tires are not suitable
for driving on snow or ice, so all-
season or winter tires must be
installed for winter driving
conditions.
See page for winter driving
conditions.
Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinflated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Your
vehicle is equipped with high
performance all-season tires
(marked All Season or M S on the
sidewalls). These tires provide
excellent handling and braking
performance in most driving
situations.
To
safely operate your vehicle, your
ti res must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation about your tires,
how and when to inspect your tires
for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be replaced.
Your vehicle is equipped with high
perf ormance summer tires. These
tires have a high-traction compound
and tread pattern to provide superior
acceleration, cornering, and stopping
under most driving conditions. 307
Type S with summer tires
All models except Type S with summer
tires
Inf lation Guidelines
Tire Types
Tires
302
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal driving conditions and
speed. Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
The
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) will warn you when tire
pressure is low. See page f or
inf ormation on the TPMS.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametimeyoucheckallthe
other tires. We strongly recommend that you
not drive f aster than posted speed
limits and conditions allow. If you
ever drive in a sanctioned
competitive event at sustained high
speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not adjust the tire pressure,
excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving Cold Tire Pressure for
High Speed Driving
Tire Size
CONT INUED
All Models
All Models except Type S
Type S
Recommended T ire Pressures f or
Normal Driving
Recommended T ire Pressures f orHigh Speed Driving
Tires
Maint enance
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
P235/45R17 93W
P235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W
P235/45R17 93W
35 psi (240 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
39 psi (270 kPa ,
2.7 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa ,
2.4 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
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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.
340 Tire Inspection
Tires
304
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
anti-lock brake and the vehicle
stability assist systems to work
inconsistently.Wheels:
Tires:
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
notworkonthattire.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Acura dealer.
(All season tire)
(Summer tire)
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
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P235/45R17 93W
235/45R17 93W Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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´When
installing cables, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
If
you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners on the front
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size for your tires. Metal link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
See
page for DOT tire quality
grading information, and page
f or tire size inf ormation.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If your vehicle is equipped with
summer tires, be aware that these
tires are not designed f or winter
driving conditions. For more
inf ormation, consult your dealer. 340
342 Snow T ires
Tire Chains
Summer T ires Winter Driving
Tires
Maint enance
307
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
On models with manual
transmission, do not drive f or a
long period with the compact
spare tire mounted on a f ront
wheel; it will damage the limited
slip dif f erential.
Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
(The Type S compact spare is shown.)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
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Tires Alignment Engine
Battery
Fuses Lights 3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
Water
cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),
gaso line engine
12 V 21 W/2.2 CP
12
V 60 W (HB3)
12
V 35 W (HID)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
235/45R17
93W
P235/45R17
93W
3°17’
1°00’ 0°30’
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
11.0
: 1
195.9
cu-in (3,210 cm
)
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs
12
V
4CP 5W
2CP
5W
5W
3CP
21 CP
51
W (HB4)
21 W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35
psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
Capacity
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood 12
V 3.50
x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Headlight
(High
beam/Low beam)
DRL
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front Fog lights
Rear turn signal
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Map lights
See page 330 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 329 or the fuse box
cover. T145/70R17 106M T135/80R16 101M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
Summer tire
1:
2:
3:
All season tire
Type S
Type S
:
1
3
3
2
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