2009 Acura TL ECU

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If you are unable to stop the
engine normally while in the Park
position, see on page . 184
On models with keyless access system
Parking T ips
Emergency Engine
Stop
Parking
Driving
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NOTE:
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Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level (see page ). Do not f ill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine. Acura Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Acura Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
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Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
547
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
1.
2. 3.4.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
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UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
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If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the level between the
upperandlowermarks.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Acura ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid).Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the rubber cap on the
dipstick f its in the dipstick guide
and that you push the dipstick in
all the way.
The transmission should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is shown on a
maintenance message in the multi-
inf ormation display.
If you are not sure how to check
and add f luid, contact your dealer.
5.
6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Using transmission f luid other than
Acura ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration
in transmission operation and
durability, and could result in damage
to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Acura
AT F-Z1 is not covered by the Acura
new vehicle warranty.
Use only Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid). Do not mix with
other transmission f luids.
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Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
14.
12.
13.
15.
16.
Changing a Flat Tire
586
WING BOLT
For normal
tire
SPACER CONE For compact
spare tire
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Unhookthehandlefromthetrunk
opening and lower the trunk f loor
lid, then close the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
17. 18. 19.
20.530
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
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SPACER CONE
TAB
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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No. Amps.
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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
603
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Tachometer .75
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .581
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Emissions Control Systems .623
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .625
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Temperature, Outside .84
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Seat Belts .8,20
...............
Additional Information .20
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Cleaning .564
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,64
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Seat Heaters .193
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .380
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Sequential Shif t Mode .514
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Serial Number .612
...........................
Service Intervals .544
...........................
Service Manual .633
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Service Station Procedures .488
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Setting the Clock .377
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .507
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Shif t Lock Release .510
...........................................
Shif ting .508
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Side Airbags .9,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator .33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .133.....................................
Snow Tires .575
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Sound System .223
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
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Specif ications .582,616
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Specif ications Charts .614
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Speed Control .386
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Components .24
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Airbag Service .35
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .32,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) .145
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START Mode (Power Mode) .178
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Start/Stop Button, Engine .178
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Starting the Engine .503,506
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With a Dead Battery .591
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State Emissions Testing .623
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .593 Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .140
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .145
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Stereo Sound System .223
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Storing Your Vehicle .578
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Sunglasses Holder .207
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ......................
(TM) (SH-AWD
). 73
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Supplemental Restraint System .24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .34
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System Components .24
Index
INDEX
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