2008 Acura TL clock

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.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clips f rom the
edge of the inner f ender cover,
and pull the inner f ender cover
back. Push the inner f ender cover in
place. Install the holding clips, and
lock them in place by pushing on
their center.
Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
theright.If youarereplacinga
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Turn of f
the engine.
3.
2. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8. 1.
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Lights
Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
Maint enance
299
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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.
Push the inner f ender cover in
place. Install the holding clips, and
lock them in place by pushing on
their center.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clips f rom the
edge of the inner f ender cover,
and pull the inner f ender cover
back. 3.
2. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
Replacing the Rear Turn Signal
Bulb (in Fenders)
Lights
300
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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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.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
1a.
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Replacing the Back-up L ight Bulb
(in T runk L id)
Lights
Maint enance
301
CORNER
FASTENER
TRUNK LID
INNER
HANDLE
LEFT SIDE FASTENER
CORNER
FASTENER LEFT STOP RIGHT STOP
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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 from the
trunk lid inner handle, and
removethehandletrim.
Pull back the corner of the
trunk lid lining.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.
c.
b.
2.
3.
d.
e.
Lef t side
only:
Lights
302
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Insert the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lid lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Install all removed parts.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 around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
4.
5.
6.
7. Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
303
OPENING
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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
320
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
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
heat. 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.
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337
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine CoolantT aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
329
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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Certif ication Label .342
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Chains, tires .312
Changing Oil
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How to .288
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When to .279
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Changing a Flat Tire .319
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Charging System Indicator .59,330
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .252
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Childproof Door Locks .98
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .49
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Child Seats .41
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Inf ants .38
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Large Children .48
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tethers .46
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Where Should a Child Sit? .34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .303
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Client Service Inf ormation .358
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Climate Control System .131
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Clock .116
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CO in the Exhaust .52
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Compact Spare tire .318 .........................................
Compass .230
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Console Compartment .121
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Consumer Inf ormation .358
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .290
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Checking .241
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Proper Solution .290
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Temperature Gauge .65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
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Cruise Control Indicator .61
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Cruise Control Operation .186
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice .358
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .88
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Daytime Running Light Indicator .62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .360
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Def ogger, Rear Window .90
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Def rosting the Windows .130
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Dimensions .344 ...............
Dimming the Headlights .86
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .292
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Engine Oil .240
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Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .267
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Disc Changer .145,165
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Disc Changer Error Messages .176
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Disposal of Used Oil .289
Doors
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Monitor Indicator .11,68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .346
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .251
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Economy .242
Driving Position Memory
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System .108
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Economy, Fuel .242
Index
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