2011 Acura TL dimensions

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo. How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Features
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance Driving Bef ore Driving
Overview of Contents
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers . 578
................................
Specif ications .580
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .583
.................................
Tire Labeling .585
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .587
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Emissions Controls .589
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .591
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Emissions Testing .592
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
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Air Conditioning Seating Capacities Weights Dimensions Capacities
195.5 in (4,966 mm) 18.5 US gal (70
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
ND-OIL8
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Total
Front
Rear 3
2 5
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating 63.8 in (1,620 mm) 63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 196.4 in (4,989 mm)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
2.19 US gal (8.3)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Total Change
Total
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1:
2: Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 136
.................................
Dead Battery .557
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 598
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 139
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Def rosting the Windows . 221
....................................
Dimensions .580
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Dimming the Headlights . 133
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
..................................
Engine Oil .448
........................
Directional Signals .133
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 481
.................................
Disc Changer .241
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .512
............................
Capacities Chart .580
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
............................
Carrying, Cargo .455
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .364
...................................
CD Changer .241
.......................................
CD Player .295
........................
Certif ication Label .578
............................................
Chains .541
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .549
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .510
......................................
When to .497
...
Charging System Indicator . 65,561
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 460
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Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .54
...................................
Child Seats .45
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .53
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .51 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 147
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 596
.......
Climate Control System . 216,217
..........................
On/Off Button .219
..............................................
Clock .374
...................................
Clutch Fluid .520
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 57, 589
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 461,463
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Compact Spare Tire .548
.........................................
Compass .379
.................
Console Compartment . 208
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 596
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .512
....................................
Checking .449
.........................
Proper Solution .512
...................
Temperature Gauge . 76
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 76Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .589
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 72
............
Cruise Control Operation . 383
...................................
Cup Holders .206
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Customer Service Of f ice . 596
Index
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Radio .235, 287
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Treadwear .583
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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 .547
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 583
........................
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 .580 VEHICLE OFF Mode
...........................
(Power Mode) .178
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 578
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 484
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 68,484
.......................
VSA OFF Switch .485
........
VSA System Indicator . 68,484
.............................
Vehicle Storage .544
.................................................
VIN .578
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .510
...........
Voice Control System . 218,273
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
....................
Warranty Coverages .597
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 514
...................................
Operation .131
............................
Reserve Tank .514
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 140
............
Alignment and Balance . 538..........................
Compact Spare .548
..............................
Wrench, Nut .550
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
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 572
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