2011 Acura TL bulb

Remove the nuts f rom the stud
bolts with a socket or wrench.
Open the trunk.
Remove the screw in the center of
theholdingcliponthesideof the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Push the under cover in place and
set the spoiler and inner f ender
cover in the original position.
Install the bolts and tighten them
securely. Put the holding clip, and
lock it by pushing on its center.
1.
2.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
528
SCREW
NUTS
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Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Put the holding clip into the hole
on the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise, and pull the bulb
straight out of its socket.
Pull the taillight assembly straight
back out of the body. 6.
7.
8.
9.
5. 4.
3.
Lights
Maint enance
529
BULB SOCKET
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
This light should be replaced by
your dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Side T urn Signal L ights
High-mount Brake L ight
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Cleaning the Seat Belts
530
OPENING
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CONT INUED
Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
581
Engine (2WD)
Engine (SH-AWD)
Fuses
Battery Lights 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
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
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.
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
Stop/taillights
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Console compartment light
Glove box Light
Foot light
See pages570or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See pages 571or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 569or the fuse box
cover.
35 W (D2S)
60 W (HB3)
24/2.2 CP
3CP
55 W (H11)
21 W
16 W
3CP
3CP
5W
3.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
DENSO:
NGK:
NGK: DENSO:
1:
2 : Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer. LED
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
LED
LED
LED
(Amber)
(Amber)
1
2 2
2
2
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CONT INUED
................................
AAC .261, 301,348
....................................
Accessories .453
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 207
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
....................................
AcuraLink
. 425
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 510
...........................
Advanced Airbags .28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 216,217
.........................................
Usage .218
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 535,536
......................................
Antif reeze .512
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 482
...................................
Operation .482
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 373
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .145, 183
................................
Audio System .225 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 383
..............
Automatic Transmission . 468
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .580
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 515
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .473
.......................................
Shif ting .469
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .468
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 471
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .372
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 561
............................
Jump Starting .557
..............................
Maintenance .542
............................
Specif ications .581
..............................
Bef ore Driving .443
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .206
...................
Audio . 269,359
...............
HandsFreeLink. 389, 406
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 482
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 444
...........................................
Fluid .519
.......................................
Parking .204
.................
System Indicator . 65,563
........................
Wear Indicators .481
.............................
Braking System .481
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 444
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .137
....................................
Built-In Key .195
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .528
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 521
.................................
Fog Lights .526
.................................
Headlights .521
............................
Specif ications .581
............
Turn Signal Lights . 524,528
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .521, 526
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 450
.........................................
Gasoline .444
...........................................
Gauge .75
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
................
Octane Requirement . 444
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .445
................
Gas Station Procedures . 445
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
...............................................
Fuel .75
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 468
..............
Manual Transmission . 465
......................................
Glove Box .208
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .457 .......................
Halogen Bulbs .521, 526
......
HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 389,406
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 139
Hard Disc Drive (HDD), ........................................
Playing .308
.....................................
Headlights .133
........................................
Aiming .521
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 135
............
Automatic Lighting On . 134
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 136
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
.......................
Reminder Beeps .133
........................
Replacing Bulbs .521
.................................
Turning on .133
............................
Head Restraints .156
.............................
Heated Mirrors .163
...................................
Heater, Seat .196
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 133
.............................
Hill Start Assist .486
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .386
........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 447
...........................................
Horn .4,130
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .520
.........................................
Features .215
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 445
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .532
...............................................
Oil .510
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 139
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 549
.....................................
Floor Mats .531
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
..........................................
Brake .519
.........................................
Clutch .520
..............
Manual Transmission . 517
................
Windshield Washers . 514
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .368
.....................................
Fog Lights .137
........................
Four-way Flashers .139
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,26
....................................
Front Seats .155
....................................
Adjusting .155
.....................................
Airbags .9, 26
.......................................
Heaters .196
.................................................
Fuel .444
......................
Fill Door and Cap .446
...........................................
Gauge .75 .....................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
................
Octane Requirement . 444
...............................
Oxygenated .444
........................
Tank, Filling the .445
...............................
Fuel Economy .450
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .565
Index
H
G
IV
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .521
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Parking .133
..........................
Turn Signal .70, 133
....................................
Load Limits .456
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 145
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
..............
Lockout Prevention . 147,171
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .145, 183
........................
Childproof Door .147
............................
Fuel Fill Door .446
..................................
Glove Box .208
...............................
Power Door .146
.........................................
Trunk .148
......
Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
........................
Low Coolant Level .449
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,561
................................
Lower Anchors .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 580
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 455..................................
Maintenance .495
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .502, 506
........................................
Minder .497
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .505
..........................................
Saf ety .496
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 562
...................
Manual Transmission . 465
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 517
....................................
Map Lights .213
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 164
.........................
Meters, Gauges .63, 75
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .161
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 454
.......................................
Moonroof .202
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 77
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 470
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 444
............
Normal Shif t Speeds . 466,477 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 578
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 444
.........................................
Odometer .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .510
......................
Change, When to .497
......................
Checking Engine .448
..............
Pressure Indicator . 64,561
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .510
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 145
.............
ON Mode (Power Mode) . 178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .589
...........................
Operating Range .168
............................
Outside Mirrors .162
.....................
Outside Temperature .84
....................
Overheating, Engine .559
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 505
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .444
Index
M
N O
VI
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CONT INUED
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .473
............
Panel Brightness Control . 137
........................
Park Gear Position .469
...........................................
Parking .480
...............................
Parking Brake .204
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,563
...............................
Parking Lights .133
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 480
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
.............................
PGM-FI System .590
...................................
Pollen Filter .532
..................................
Power Mode .178
.................
ACCESSORY Mode . 179
...................................
ON Mode .179
............................
START Mode .181
..............
VEHICLE OFF Mode . 179
...............
Power Socket Locations . 205
............................
Power Windows .198
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18........................
Protecting Children .37
.....................
General Guidelines .37
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .42
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 53
.........
Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 364
...................
Radiator Overheating . 559
...
Radio/Disc Sound System . 226,273
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 373
............................
Radio, XM
. 235, 287
...................
Readiness Codes . 562,592
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 528
........................
Rear Seat Armrest .160
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 441
...........................
Rearview Mirror .161
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 139
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 155
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .466, 477
........................................
Ref ueling .445 .......................
Reminder Indicators .64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System .168, 173
................
Remote Audio Controls . 370
.....................
Remote Transmitter .151
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 532
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 510
..........................................
Fuses .565
................................
Light Bulbs .521
........................................
Minder .497
................................
Timing Belt .520
...........................................
Tires .539
.............................
Wiper Blades .532
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 598
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .449, 512
......................
Reverse Tilt Mirror .162
...............................
Restraint, Child .37
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 470
................................
Rotation, Tire .539
Index
INDEX
P
R
VII
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