2014 Acura TL stop start

To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the f ront
bumper using your f ingers, or pry
it of f using a cloth and a f lat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle’s
battery is dead, do this:
Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages and ).
Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumpercable(seepage ).The
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lockmaybedamaged. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page ) and
verif y the steering lock is released.
Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench f rom the tool
case in the spare tire (see page).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the f ront bumper. If you slip the clutch f or a long time
while trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat and damage the
transmission. Use a tow service to
prevent transmission damage.
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2.
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2.
3.
591 592
184
592 607
584
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On models with keyless access systemIf Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Economy, Fuel . 476
Electronic Stability Control
............................
(ESC) System . 510 ..................................
Emergencies . 581
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 591
...........
Brake System Indicator . 598
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 583
.....
Charging System Indicator . 596
..................
Checking the Fuses . 600
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
.........
If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
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Jump Starting . 591
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
Manually Opening Fuel Fill
.......................................
Door . 599
..................
Overheated Engine . 593
.......................................
Towing . 607
.........................
Emergency Brake . 212
..............
Emergency Engine Start . 490
....................
Emergency Flashers . 145
......................
Emergency Towing . 607
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 156
.......................
Emissions Controls . 623
........................
Emissions Testing . 626
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 546
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77 .........................
If It Won’t Start . 588
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 64, 597
.................................
Oil Lif e . 86, 531
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 595
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 543
...............................
Overheating . 593
............................
Specif ications . 615
....................
Speed Limiter . 492, 497
.............
Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
..............................
Starting . 487, 489
Starting System .........................
Message . 488, 490
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 542
..............................
Engine Coolant . 546
....
Engine Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 469
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 623
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 263
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 546
Doors .....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 176
..........
Lockout Prevention . 153, 177
.................
Monitor Indicator . 12, 71
....................
Power Door Locks . 151
.
Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 175
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
Downshif ting,
..............
Manual Transmission . 491
....................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 499
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 485
....................................
Economy . 476
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 170
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control . 232
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
Index
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Reserve Tank, Engine...............................
Coolant . 475, 546
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Reverse Tilt Mirror . 168
...............................
Restraint, Child . 37
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 496
................................
Rotation, Tire . 573
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 20
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 632
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 20
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 22
.....................................
Cleaning . 564
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
................................
Maintenance . 23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 20, 64
...................
System Components . 20 ...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
..........................
Seat Heaters . 202, 204
......................
Seats, Adjusting the . 161
.............................
Seat Ventilation . 204
............................
Security System . 395
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 45
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 236
..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 501
...............................
Serial Number . 612
..............................
Service Minder . 531
...........................
Service Manual . 633
.........
Service Station Procedures . 470
..........................
Setting the Clock . 391
........................
SH-AWD
Indicator . 73
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 494
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 497
................................
Side Airbags . 9, 30
........
Side Airbag Of f Indicator . 33, 67
......................
Side Curtain Airbags . 32
.............................
Signaling Turns . 139
.....................................
Snow Tires . 575
................................
Sound System . 235
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating . 582
....................
Specif ications . 582, 616
....................................
Spark Plugs . 615................................
Specif ications . 614
................................
Speed Control . 401
...................................
Speedometer . 76
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 36
.............................
Airbag Service . 35
......
Airbag System Components . 24
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 33
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 32
.............................
SRS Indicator . 32, 67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 150
START Mode
...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
...
Start/Stop Button, Engine . 183, 188
Index
S
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