2013 Acura TL check engine

This switch is in the glove box. You
can cancel the keyless access system
f eatures, which are locking/
unlocking the doors, unlocking the
trunk, and starting the engine while
carrying the keyless access remote.
To cancel the system, turn the
keyless access system main switch
of f by pushing it down.Turning of f the keyless
access system will disable lockout
prevention.
With the keyless access remote
system main switch of f , you should
insert the keyless access remote into
the keyless remote slot to start the
engine. For more inf ormation, see
page . According to the message on the
multi-inf ormation display, this
indicator has two indications. A
‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM’’ message indicates a
problem with the keyless access
system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM’’ message
indicates a problem with the keyless
starting system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
several seconds when you change
the power mode to ON.
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K eyless A ccess System
Keyless Access Remote
SystemMain Switch
Keyless Access
SystemIndicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
MAIN SWITCH
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OFF
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Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer if :The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.
The indicator comes on af ter the
engine has started. In this case, use the built-in key to
lock/unlock the doors and insert the
keyless access remote into the slot
to start the engine (see page ).
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer if :
The multi-inf ormation display
shows ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM.’’ The keyless access system
indicator comes on and stays on
while you are driving.The indicator comes on and stays
on in any power mode.
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Check K eyless A ccess Syst em
Check K eyless St art ing Syst em
K eyless A ccess System
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check
the levels of important fluids.
You also need to know how
to properly store luggage or
packages. The information in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the information in this
section first..............................
Break-in Period .468
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Fuel Recommendation . 468
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Service Station Procedures . 470
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Ref ueling .470
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 471
Opening and Closing the .......................................
Hood .472
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Oil Check .474
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Engine Coolant Check . 475
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Fuel Economy .476
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Accessories and Modif ications . 479
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Carrying Cargo .481
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
message, press the INFO button.
The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
1.
597 Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Bef ore Driving
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Park the vehicle on a level surf ace.
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
1.
3. 2.
4.
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Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
A dding Engine Oil
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DIPSTICKUPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
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Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, seeon pagefor
information on adding the
proper coolant. To access the radiator reserve tank,
remove the right-side engine
compartment cover (see page ).
See page f or the engine coolant
location.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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539
541
Service Station Procedures
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
475
MAX RESERVE TANK
MIN
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traffic
Cold engine operation (engines
are more efficient when
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inflated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel economy at speeds above
45 mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms
per liter).
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your An underinf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the multi-
inf ormation display (see on page ).For example:
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the
API Certif ication Seal (see
page ).
Improving Fuel Economy Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean Maintain proper tire inf lation
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks 543
Vehicle Maint enance
Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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warmed up)
fuel consumption.
fuel economy. fuel consumption.
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more fuel.
Use the fresh-air ventilation
when possible.
Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles
(kilometers). 1)
2)
3)
4)
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Plan and combine trips
Calculating Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Miles per Gallon
100 Kilometers
Gallons
of fuel
Miles
driven
Liter Lper
100 km
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