2009 Acura TL Chains

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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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Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge.
This tire chain is available at many
auto supply stores. To f ind a local
storethatcarriesthechain,call
Quality Chain Corp at 1-800-843-8824.
To order the tire chain online, go to
, and enter
your vehicle inf ormation. When you
install the chains, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with the chains installed. If you ever hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop
and investigate. If the chains have
loosened, retighten them. Make sure
they do not contact the brake lines
or suspension.
Removethechainsassoonasyou
begin driving on cleared roads.
Rubber chain adjusters, or
tensioners, must be used to
prevent the chains f rom
contacting the body or the
chassis.
:
www.qualitychaincorp.comWheels
Premium Cobra Cable Chain
1042P with accessory
adjusters
Tires
576
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains. Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
After the flat tire is replaced with
the spare tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator stays on.
Af ter several miles (kilometers)
driving with the spare, this
indicator begins to f lash, then
stays on again. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
529
Compact Spare Tire
582
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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Economy, Fuel .492
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Carrying, Cargo .497
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .209
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Certif ication Label .612
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Chains, tires .575
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .548
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When to .535
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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Charging System Indicator .65,595
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .502
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Childproof Door Locks .147
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .38
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .564
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Client Service Inf ormation .630
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Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
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CO in the Exhaust .57,624
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Compact Spare tire .582
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Compass .382
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Console Compartment .205
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Consumer Inf ormation .630
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Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
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Adding .550
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Checking .491
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Proper Solution .550
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Temperature Gauge .76
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator .72
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Cruise Control Operation .386
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Cup Holders .203
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Customer Relations Of f ice .630
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,62
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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Daytime Running Light Indicator .72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .632 ..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .139
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Def rosting the Windows .219
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Dimensions .614
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Dimming the Headlights .133
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .553
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Engine Oil .490
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .520
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Disc Changer .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages .250
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Disposal of Used Oil .550
Doors ........
Door Lock Sensor Button .170
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Monitor Indicator .11,88
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Power Door Locks .146
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .501
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Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .581
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .617
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Unleaded Gasoline .486
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .550
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .222
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .625
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .140
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Time, Setting the .377
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Tire Chains .575
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .583
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System .526
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .69,526
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TPMS System Failure .529
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................
Messages .527
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Tires .568
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Air Pressure .568
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Checking Wear .571
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Compact Spare .582
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Inf lation .568
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Inspection .571
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Replacing .574
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Rotating .573
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Snow .575
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Specif ications .616
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Summer Tire .575.......................
Traction Devices .575
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Winter Driving .575
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Tools, Tire Changing .583
Torque Distribution Monitor
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(SH-AWD
) .517
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .531
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Emergency Wrecker .606
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Traction Devices .575
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .553
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Checking Fluid Level Manual .555
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Fluid Selection .554,555
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Identif ication Number .612
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Shif ting the Automatic .508
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Treadwear .617
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Trip Computer .82
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Trip Meter .81
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Trunk .148
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Emergency Trunk Release .150
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Opening the .148
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Open Monitor Light .11,88
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Turn Signals .133.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .498
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Vehicle Dimensions .614
VEHICLE OFF Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System .523
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VSA System Indicator .68,523
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VSA Activation Indicator .68,523
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VSA Of f Switch .524
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Vehicle Storage .578
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VIN .612
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Viscosity, Oil .548
Index
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