2008 Acura TL coolant level

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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Accessories and Modif ications .245
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Accessories .245
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Modif ications .246
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
............
Accessory Power Sockets .120
......................................
AcuraLink .219
................
Adding Engine Coolant .290
........................
Adding Engine Oil .287
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .288
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
...............
Additional Information .22
......................................
Servicing .31
...................
System Components .22
..............
Air Conditioning System .126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .306
......................................
Antif reeze .290
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,268
...................................
Operation .268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .184
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .95
................................
Audio System .133
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .186
..............
Automatic Transmission .259
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .344
...............
Checking Fluid Level .292
.......................................
Shif ting .259
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .259
....................
Shif t Lock Release .264
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,330
............................
Jump Starting .326
..............................
Maintenance .314
............................
Specif ications .345
..............................
Bef ore Driving .235
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holder .120
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .268
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Break-in, New Linings .236
...........................................
Fluid .295
.......................................
Parking .117 .................
System Indicator .59,332
........................
Wear Indicators .267
.............................
Braking System .267
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .236
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .89
........................
Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .301
.........
Daytime Running Lights .297
.................................
Fog Lights .299
............................
Specif ications .345
............
Turn Signal Lights .298,300
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .297
............................
Capacities Chart .344
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
............................
Carrying, Cargo .247
Cassette Player
....................................
Care .154,175
...........................
Operation .152,173
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .118
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Keys .92
...............
Keyless Memory Setting .76
...................
Neutral Gear Position .260
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .236
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .236
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .320
.......................................
Jack, Tire .319
................................
Jump Starting .326
..................................
Maintenance .277
........................................
Minder .279
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .283
..........................................
Saf ety .278
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59,331
...................
Manual Transmission .256
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .294
...........
Memory, Driving Position .108
...............................
Meters, Gauges .65
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .246
.......................................
Moonroof .115
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .66
.....
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.73
............................
Engine Oil Lif e .72 .........................
HandsFreeLink
.73
.........
Keyless Memory Settings .76
................
Maintenance Minder .279
.....................................
Odometer .70
.................
Outside Temperature .71
............................
Trip Computer .73
...................................
Trip Meter .70
.......................
Label, Certif ication .342
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .86
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .297
.......................................
Indicator .62
.........................................
Parking .86
..................................
Turn Signal .86
.....................................
Load Limit .248
......
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 .241
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .59,330
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .344
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .247
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K J
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