2012 Acura TL octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage. You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
On vehicles with manual transmissionBreak-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
468
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Fan, Interior .230
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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
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
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Floor Mats .565
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..........................................
Brake .553
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Clutch .554
..............
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
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
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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Normal Shif t Speeds . 492,503
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 612..............................
Paddle Shif ters .499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position .495
...........................................
Parking .506
...............................
Parking Brake .212
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,598
...............................
Parking Lights .139
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .624
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Phonetic Modif ication . 335
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Pollen Filter .566
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Power Mode .184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode .185
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START Mode .187, 188
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VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
...............
Power Socket Locations . 213
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Power Windows .206
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18........................
Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
.............................
Using LATCH .47
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Protecting Your Discs . 381
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Radiator Overheating . 593
...
Radio/Disc Sound System . 236,285
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 390
............................
Radio, XM
. 246, 299
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Readiness Codes . 597,626
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest .166
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
...........................
Rearview Mirror .167
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 468
.........................................
Odometer .82
Oil ........................
Change, How to .544
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Change, When to .531
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Checking Engine .474
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Pressure Indicator . 64,595
Selecting Proper Viscosity ..............................
Chart .543, 544
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 151
....
ON Mode (Power Mode) . 184,185
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .623
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Operating Range .174
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Outside Mirrors .168
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Outside Temperature .85
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Overheating, Engine .593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels .469 P
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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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