2008 Acura TL low beam

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT INDICATOR MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
(P.59,331)
(P.59) (P.61)
(P.61) (P.63)
(P.62) (P.59)
(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.62) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR
(P.64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.63)
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
AUTO
Headlights on
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 62
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights On
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel by pressing the
or side of the adjustment button.
Press to increase the brightness
and to decrease it. You can adjust
the brightness with the headlight
switch on or of f .
The level of brightness is shown on
the multi-information display while
you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Pressing the MAX
button will bring it to the maximum
level.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
navigation system, the navigation
system screen will also go to f ull
brightness. This can be helpf ul when
using the headlights during daylight
hours.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .
Fog L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAX BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
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No. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
No.
Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
Left Headlight Low Beam
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU
Condenser Fan
Fog Light
Radiator Fan Motor
MG Clutch Relay
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back UP, ACC
Hazard Warning
VSA Pump Motor Relay
VSA Fail Safe Relay
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Battery
IGI Main
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
15 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
10 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
345
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), gasoline engine
12 V 21 W/2.2 CP
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 35 W (HID)
Size
Pressure
Toe-in
Camber
Caster60 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
T145/70R17 106M
T135/80R16 101M
See page336or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page335or the fuse box
cover. 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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Gasoline .236
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement .236
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Tank, Filling the .237
................
Gas Station Procedures .237
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .65
...............................................
Fuel .65
...............................
Speedometer .65
.................................
Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .259
6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .256
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Glove Box .121 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .342
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .92
...........................................
Switch .95
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Timing Control System .353
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Immobilizer System .94
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators .58
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .60,268
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .59,332
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Charging System .59,330
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Cruise Control .61 DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .62
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Fog Light .63
...................................
High Beam .62
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Key (Immobilizer System) .63
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure .59,330
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Side Airbag Of f .30,60
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SRS .29,60
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .62
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VSA Activation .61
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VSA System .61
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .306
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Inside Mirror .106
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Inspection, Tire .309
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Instrument Panel Brightness .89
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Interior Lights .118
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Introduction .i
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Halogen Fog Bulbs .297
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) .192
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Hazard Warning Flashers .90
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Headlights .86
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Aiming .297
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................
Feature .88 ............
Daytime Running Lights .88
..................
High Beam Indicator .62
.........................
Reminder Chime .86
...................................
Turning on .86
............................
Head Restraints .104
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .86
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
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Hood, Opening the .239
Index
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