2010 Acura TL towing

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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. 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:
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. Start the engine.
Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
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).
For more inf ormation, see pages and .
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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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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged. 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).
For more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
571
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight. Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
On models with the Keyless Access
system, the ENGINE START/STOP
BUTTON indicator will conf irm that
the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
mode and that the steering lock is
released. If the steering wheel does not
turn f reely, rotate the wheel right and
lef t while pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP BUTTON. This
inf ormation also appears on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
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To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper.
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle’s
battery is dead, do this:
Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages and ).
Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumpercable(seepage ).The
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lockmaybedamaged. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page ) and
verif y the steering lock is released.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire (see page).
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2.
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2.
3.
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On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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Screw the towing hook into the
hole, and tighten it with the wheel
nut wrench.
3.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
573
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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Doors.....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 170
..........
Lockout Prevention . 147,171
.................
Monitor Indicator . 12,71
....................
Power Door Locks . 146
.
Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 169
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
Downshif ting, ..............
Manual Transmission . 465
....................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode .473
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .459
....................................
Economy .450
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control .222
..................
Dual and Pollen Filter . 532
...................................
Fan, Interior .220
..............................
Economy, Fuel .450
Electronic Stability Control ............................
(ESC) System .484
..................................
Emergencies .545
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 555 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 561
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 547
.....
Charging System Indicator . 559
..................
Checking the Fuses . 563
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 139
.........
If the Engine Won’t Start . 552
......
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 572
............................
Jump Starting .555
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 559
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 560
Manually Opening Fuel Fill .......................................
Door .562
..................
Overheated Engine . 557
.......................................
Towing .570
.........................
Emergency Brake .204
..............
Emergency Engine Start . 464
....................
Emergency Flashers .139
......................
Emergency Towing .570
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 150
.......................
Emissions Controls .587
........................
Emissions Testing .590
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 512
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
.........................
If It Won’t Start .552 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .64, 560
.................................
Oil Lif e .84, 497
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,559
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 509
...............................
Overheating .557
............................
Specif ications .579
....................
Speed Limiter . 466,471
.............
Start/Stop Button . 177,182
..............................
Starting .461, 463
Starting System .........................
Message .462, 464
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 508
..............................
Engine Coolant .512
............
Engine Start/Stop Button . 177
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .445
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 587
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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Stereo Sound System . 225
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .544
......................................
Sun Visors .209
........................
Sunglasses Holder .210
Super Handling All-Wheel ...
Drive (TM) (SH-AWD
) . 73,478
....
Supplemental Restraint System . 24
......................................
Servicing .35
...............................
SRS Indicator .32
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .510
.....................................
Tachometer .75
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 545
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 587
Three Way Catalytic .......................
Converter .588, 589
.......................
Temperature Gauge .76
....................
Temperature, Outside . 84
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor . 224
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 372 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 589
.........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 446
................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 140
..........................
Time, Setting the .373
....................................
Tire Chains .541
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 547
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .581
.................................
Tire Labeling .583
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .488
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .69, 488
......................
Pressure Monitor .489
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .585
..............
TPMS System Failure . 491
...............................................
Tires .534
......................
Air Pressure .535, 536
........................................
Chains .541
.........................
Checking Wear .537
..........................
Compact Spare .546
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 584
......................................
Inf lation .535
..................................
Inspection .537
...................................
Replacing .539 ......................................
Rotating .539
................................
Service Lif e .538
...........................................
Snow .541
....................
Specif ications .540, 580
.............................
Summer Tire .540
.......................
Traction Devices .541
..........................
Winter Driving .540
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 548
Torque Distribution Monitor ...............................
(SH-AWD
) .478
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .493
................
Emergency Wrecker . 570
...........................................
Hook .572
...........................
Traction Devices .541
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .515
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .517
..................
Fluid Selection . 516,517
..............
Identif ication Number . 577
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 469
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 465
Index
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Treadwear .581
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Trip Computer .82
.......................................
Trip Meter .81
..............................................
Trunk .148
..................
Emergency Opener . 150
...............................
Opening the .148
............................
Open Indicator .71
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 12
..................................
Turn Signals .133
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .545
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 581
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .444
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 254,263,340,350
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 512
................................
Vanity Mirror .209
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 456
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .578 VEHICLE OFF Mode
...........................
(Power Mode) .178
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 576
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 484
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 68,484
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .485
........
VSA System Indicator . 68,484
.............................
Vehicle Storage .544
.................................................
VIN .576
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .510
...........
Voice Control System . 218,273
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
..................
Warranty Coverages .595
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 514
...................................
Operation .131
............................
Reserve Tank .514
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 140
............
Alignment and Balance . 538..........................
Compact Spare .546
..............................
Wrench, Nut .548
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .199
................
Operating the Power . 198
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .139
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .131
...................................
Def roster .221
.....................................
Washers .131
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .532
...................................
Operation .131
....................................
Worn Tires .537
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 570
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XM
Radio .235, 287
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Index
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