2009 Acura TL low oil pressure

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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
63
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SH-AWD INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
If equipped
: SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P.65,595)
(P.64,595)
(P.64,596)(P.71)
(P.64)(P.68) (P.73)
(P.68)
(P.71) (P.72)
(P.74)(P.69) (P.72)
(P.72)
(P.67) (P.73)
(P.65,597)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.67) (P.66)
(P.73)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.72)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P.77)
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page . 491
556
490
553 555
568
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
543
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Always use Honda Long-lif e Anti-
f reeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent distilled
water. Never add straight antif reeze
or plain water.
If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
To access the radiator reserve tank,
remove the right-side engine
compartment cover (see page ).
7.
8.
9.
546
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
A dding Engine Coolant
550
RESERVE TANK
MIN
MAX
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .582
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .583
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .588
................................
Jump Starting .591
..............
If the Engine Overheats .593
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .595
..........
Charging System Indicator .595
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .596
...............
Brake System Indicator .597
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
....................................
Manually .598
..............................................
Fuses .599
..............................
Fuse Locations .603
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Emergency Towing .606
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .608
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
581
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. 1.
2.
3.
4.
490
547
606 88
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
595
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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Gas Mileage, Improving .492
Electronic Stability Control
..........................................
(ECS) .523
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Emergencies on the Road .581
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Battery, Jump Starting .591
...........
Brake System Indicator .597
................
Changing a Flat Tire .583
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Charging System Indicator .595
..................
Checking the Fuses .599
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .139
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .608
............................
Jump Starting .591
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .595
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .596
..................
Overheated Engine .593
.......................................
Towing .606
.........................
Emergency Brake .201
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Emergency Flashers .139
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Emergency Towing .606
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener .150
.......................
Emissions Controls .623
.............
Emissions Testing, State .626
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .76
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .64,596
.................................
Oil Lif e .84,535 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator .64,595
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .547
...............................
Overheating .593
............................
Specif ications .615
............................
Speed Limiter .510
.......................................
Starting .503
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .588
............
Engine Start/Stop Button .177
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .487
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .623
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...................................
Fan, Interior .218
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .213
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .487
........................................
Filter, Oil .548
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .139
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .583
.....................................
Floor Mats .565
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .553 ..........................................
Brake .555
................
Windshield Washers .552
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .372
.....................................
Fog Lights .137
..............................
Front Airbags .9,26
....................................
Front Seats .155
....................................
Adjusting .155
.......................................
Heaters .193
.....................................
Airbags .9,26
.................................................
Fuel .486
......................
Fill Door and Cap .487
...........................................
Gauge .75
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Octane Requirement .486
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Reserve Indicator .73
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Tank, Filling the .487
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Fuses, Checking the .599
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle .584
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Jack, Tire .583
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Jump Starting .591
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .556
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) .392,420
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .139
.....................................
Headlights .133
........................................
Aiming .556
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .135
.........
Daytime Running Lights .136
..................
High Beam Indicator .71 .......................
Reminder Chime .133
.................................
Turning on .133
............................
Head Restraints .156
...............
High-Low Beam Switch .133
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .389
.......................
Hood, Opening the .489
.........................................
Gasoline .486
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .73
...........................................
Gauge .75
................
Octane Requirement .486
........................
Tank, Filling the .487
................
Gas Station Procedures .487
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .76
...............................................
Fuel .75
...............................
Speedometer .75
.................................
Tachometer .75
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .507
......................................
Glove Box .205 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .612
Ignition
............................................
Keys .141
.........................................
Switch .145
............
Timing Control System .624
......................
Immobilizer System .143
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Important Safety Precautions .6
.........................................
Indicators .64
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .66,521
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .65,597
................
Charging System .65,595
.............................
Cruise Control .72
.....................................
Fog Light .71
...................................
High Beam .71
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .65 ......................................
Low Fuel .73
................
Low Oil Pressure .64,595
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .33,67
.........................................
SRS .26,67
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
............................
VSA Activation .68
.................................
VSA System .68
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .51
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .568
.................................
Inside Mirror .161
.............................
Inspection, Tire .571
............................
Instrument Panel .63
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Instrument Panel Brightness .137
...............................
Interior Lights .209
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Introduction .i
Index
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Keys .141
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Built-In .142
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Keyless Access Remote .168,173
Keyless Access Remote System
....................
Entry Main Switch .187
................
Keyless Access System .167
.............
Keyless Memory Setting .176 ..................................
Maintenance .533
........................................
Minder .535
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .543
..........................................
Saf ety .534
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64,596
...........
Memory, Driving Position .164
.........................
Meters, Gauges .63,75
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .161
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .496
.......................................
Moonroof .199
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .77
.......................
Label, Certif ication .612
...............
Lane Change, Signaling .133
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .16,21
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .556
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Parking .133
..........................
Turn Signal .70,133
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .145
......................
Lockout Prevention .147
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .145
..................................
Glove Box .205
...............................
Power Door .146.........................................
Trunk .148
........................
Low Coolant Level .491
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .64,595
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .614
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .497
...................
Neutral Gear Position .509
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .486
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication .612
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .486
.........................................
Odometer .81
...............................
Odometer, Trip .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .548
......................
Change, When to .544
......................
Checking Engine .490
..............
Pressure Indicator .64,595
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .547
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .145
.............
ON Mode (Power Mode) .178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .623
...........................
Operating Range .168
............................
Outside Mirrors .161
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Outside Temperature .84
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Overheating, Engine .593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .543
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