2009 Acura TL sh awd

We strongly recommend that you do
not drive faster than the 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, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
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. Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
lef t on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Excessive tread wear.
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
High Speed DrivingSH-AWDandSH-AWDTECHmodels
Tires
High Speed Driving T ire Inspection
Maint enance
571
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
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P245/45R18 96V
Front:
Rear:
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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 f our wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer f or
maximum speed recommendations.
Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires. Do not use chains on the
rear tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend
using this Quality Chain Corp. tire
chain:
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, 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.
Wheels:
Tires:
If equipped
: 617
619
On 2WD Models
On U.S. SH-AWD Models
On Canadian SH-AWD ModelsOn 2WD ModelsOn U.S. SH-AWD Models
On Canadian SH-AWD Models
Snow T ires
Tire Chains
Winter Driving
Summer T ires
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
Maint enance
575
17x8.0J
18x8.0J
19x8.0J
18x8.0J
P245/50R17 98V
P245/45R18 96V
245/40ZR19 94Y
P245/45R18 96V (TPMS)
(TPMS)
(TPMS)
(TPMS)
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No. Amps.
No.
CONT INUED
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No.
Amps. Amps.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
26 Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
EPS
ABS/VSA MTR
ABS/VSA
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Option
Headlight Washer
SH-AWD Rear Defroster
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn and Stop
Keyless Access System
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Back Up FI ECU
MG, Clutch
Radiator Fan Timer
IG Main
Sub Fan Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Wiper Motor
Passenger’s Side Light Main
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
120 A
40 A
70 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
30 A
30 A 50 A
40 A
30 A
60 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
1:
2:
On SH-AWD models only
On 2WD models only
1
2
1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps. No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
Not Used
SH-AWD
Washer
Wiper
ODS
ABS/VSA
Not Used
Starter Relay Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
Meter
ACG
Not Used
Daytime Running Light
A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Left Power Window
Front ACC Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
FrontLeftFogLight
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
604
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. Turn of f the engine. Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N. Start the engine. Release the parking brake.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). See
page f or ignition switch and
power mode comparison.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
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(On SH-AWD models)(Except SH-AWD models)
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Weights
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
1.66 US gal (6.3)
18.5 US gal (70
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
63.8 in (1,620 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1
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CONT INUED
Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
615
Engine (2WD)
Lights
Fuses Battery
Alignment Engine (SH-AWD)3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
12 V
1.1 W 3.4 W
5W 16 W 55 W (H11)
21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 211.7 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B11
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V 3 CP 12 V 35 W (D2S)
3CP
3CP
12 V 12 V Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Headlight (Low beam )
Headlight (High beam/DRL)
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Front fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
See page603or the fuse box
cover.
Interior
Under-hood Capacity
12 V 12 V72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR
On vehicles with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights,
replacement of a bulb should be performed by your dealer.
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 3.8°1°
0.5°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SXU22HCR11S11.2 : 1
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC IN/EX VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engineSXU22HCR11
ILZKR7B-11S
See pages604and605or the fuse
label attached to the inside of the
fuse box door on each side of the
dashboard. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
FrontDENSO:
(Amber)
NGK:
(Amber)
: NGK: DENSO:
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Specif ications
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Tires
Size
Pressure P245/50R17 98V
P245/45R18 96V
245/40ZR19 94Y
T135/80D17 103M
37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
TL
TECH
SH-AWD
SH-AWD TECH
SH-AWD TECH HPT
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6 : SH-AWD with high performance tires
1, 2
3, 4
5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4
5, 6
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