2013 Acura TL Owner's Manual

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To turn the system off, press and
hold the BSI OFF button when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. The BSI indicator on the
instrument panel glows amber,
indicating that the system is turned
of f . The multi-inf ormation display
indicates that the system is of f .To turn the system on again, press
and hold the same button. The
BSI indicator on the instrument
panel turns off. The multi-
information display indicates that
the system is on.
When the ignition switch is turned
to the ON (II) position, the system
will be in the previously selected ON
or OFF setting.
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
BSI OFF Button
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U.S. model is shown.
Canadian model is shown.
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Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages
and .
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Multi-Inf ormationDisplay Message BSI Indicator
System
Status
ON
OFF
ON/OFF OFF Description
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When you press and hold the BSI OFF button with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, a
BSI ON or OFF message is displayed on the multi-information display for about 5 seconds.
The BSI indicator will remain on while the system is off.
The BSI alert indicator illuminates or flashes according to the system status.
A chime sounds to indicate that the system has been turned ON or OFF.
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ON mode on models with keyless access system (see pages 184and 187).
If while driving, mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor:
The system may shut down
The BSI indicator illuminates, a message is displayed on the multi-information display, and a
chime sounds.
The BSI indicator will turn off and the system will return to normal once the obstacle is removed,
and you begin to drive.
Always keep the area around the radar sensors clean. BSI may not operate properly if the sensors
are obstructed.
The BSI alert indicator: May come on when a vehicle enters one of the alert zones, even if this message is displayed.
May not come on due to obstruction (splashes, etc.) even if this message is not displayed.
2:System status may remain on even when the BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE message is
displayed.
If the system is faulty, the BSI indicator illuminates and a message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Have your vehicle inspected by your Acura dealer.
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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
BSI Status Displays
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This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page f or
more inf ormation.628
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
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Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
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Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety .530
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Maintenance Minder . 531
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Fluid Locations .541
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
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Adding Engine Oil .543
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .544
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Engine Coolant .546
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Windshield Washers .548
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Transmission Fluid .549
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Automatic Transmission . 549
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 553
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Timing Belt .554
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Lights .555
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Floor Mats .565
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Exterior Care .566
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Wiper Blades .566
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Tires .568
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Checking the Battery . 577
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Vehicle Storage .578
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Interior Care .579
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions bef ore you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required. All service items not detailed in this
section should be perf ormed by a
certif ied technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.Make sure your vehicle is parked
on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and the engine is of f .
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of f ire or
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all f uel-related parts.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air. Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
down bef ore touching any parts. Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine.
Maintenance Saf ety
Important Saf ety Precautions Injury f rom moving parts.
Burns f rom hot parts. Carbon Monoxide poison f rom
engine exhaust.
Potential Vehicle Hazards
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Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
Improperly maintaining this
vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s
manual.
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Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the multi-information display to show
youwhenyoushouldhaveyour
dealer perf orm engine oil
replacement and indicated
maintenance service.To see the current engine oil lif e
displayed on the multi-inf ormation
display, turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, and press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
lif e is displayed.
Based on the engine operating
conditions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the
remaining engine oil life and
displays it as a percentage.
Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE
U.S. model is shown.
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stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages
and .
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Pressing either INFO button ( / )
switches the display f rom the
message to another display. Once
you switch the display, this message
will go of f .
Along with the message, the system
message indicator comes on (see
page ).
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 to 6 percent, the multi-inf ormation
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ message along with the
maintenance item code(s) indicating
themainandsubitemsrequiredat
thetimeof theoilchange.Referto
page f or a complete list of the
maintenance main items and sub
items.
The remaining engine oil lif e is
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display according to this table:
The message appears on the multi-
inf ormation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.72
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Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 91% 90% 81%
80% 71%
70% 61%
60% 51%
50% 41%
40% 31%
30% 21%
20% 16%
15% 11%10% 6% 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100%90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
15%
10%5%
0%
Maintenance Minder
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM CODE
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM CODE(S)
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Mod els eq uip ped wit h th e keyless
a cce ss sy ste m have an en gin e sta rt/
s to p butto n in ste ad of an ignition
s w it c h .O N Mod e is th e eq uiv ale n t of
O N (II) . F or m ore in fo rm atio n ,se e
p ag es
and .
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