2009 Acura TL service interval

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U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all receipts
as proof of completion, and have the
person who does the work f ill out
your Maintenance Journal or
Canadian Maintenance Log. Check
your warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Acura parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
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Service Intervals .544
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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
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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
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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
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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
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