2012 Acura TL automatic transmission

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Fan, Interior .230
.........................................
Features .225
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .566
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Oil .544
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
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Floor Mats .565
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
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Brake .553
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Clutch .554
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .385
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Fog Lights .143
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Four-way Flashers .145 ..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,26
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Front Seats .161
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Adjusting .161
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Airbags .9, 26
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Heaters .202, 204
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Ventilation .204
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Fuel .468
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Fill Door and Cap .470
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Gauge .76
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Oxygenated .469
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Tank, Filling the .470
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Fuel Economy .476
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Fuses, Checking the .600
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 623
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Halogen Bulbs .555, 560
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407,424
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD), ........................................
Playing .320
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
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Gasoline .468
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Gauge .76
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Tank, Ref ueling .470
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Gas Station Procedures . 470Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
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Fuel .76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
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Manual Transmission . 491
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Glove Box .216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .483, 614
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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 .468 USB Adapter
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Cable . 266,275,356,367
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 546
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Vanity Mirror .217
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 482
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Vehicle Dimensions .614
VEHICLE OFF Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 510
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VSA Of f Indicator . 68,510
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VSA OFF Switch .511
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VSA System Indicator . 68,510
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Vehicle Storage .578
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VIN .612
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Viscosity, Oil .543, 544
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Voice Control System . 228,285
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Tires .568
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Air Pressure .568, 570
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Chains .575
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Checking Wear .571
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Compact Spare .582
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
.
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 620
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Inf lation .568
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Inspection .571
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Replacing .573
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Rotating .573
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Service Lif e .572
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Snow .575
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Specif ications .574, 616
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Traction Devices .575
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Winter Driving .575
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Tools, Tire Changing . 584
Torque Distribution Monitor ...............................
(SH-AWD
) .504
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .528
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Emergency Wrecker . 607
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Hook .609
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Traction Devices .575 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .549
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .551
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Fluid Selection . 550,551
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Identif ication Number . 613
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Shif ting the Automatic . 495
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Shif ting the Manual . 491
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Treadwear .617
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Trip Computer .83
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Trip Meter .83
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Trunk .154
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Emergency Opener . 156
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Opening the .154
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Open Indicator .71
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Open Monitor Indicator . 12
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Turn Signals .139
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W
X
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or
5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
468
552 553
544 543
550 All models except SH-AWD with
Advance Package and Canadian
SH-AWD Elite Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package
and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
Package
2WD models
SH-AWD modelsAll models SH-AWD models
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