2014 Acura TL maintenance

ÎIn the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
customize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).In the normal display mode, the
upper segment displays trip
computer inf ormation, such as f uel
economy or average speed. The
lower segment displays the
odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside
temperature, and engine oil lif e and
maintenance item code(s).
The multi-inf ormation display
consists of an upper segment and a
lower segment. You will see some keyless access
system messages until you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button. These messages
canbecustomized(seepage ).
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 inf ormation, see pages
and .
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The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection.
AcuraLink
enhances your
ownership experience by providing a
direct communication link between
your vehicle and the Acura Server.
Working through the XM
Radio,
AcuraLink works in conjunction with
the navigation system,
HandsFreeLink(HFL), and audio
system in your vehicle. It displays
and receives several kinds of
messages, including:
Operating tips and inf ormation on
your vehicle’s f eatures.
Important recall and safety
inf ormation.
Maintenance inf ormation to keep
your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic inf ormation to provide
inf ormation about any problems
with your vehicle. Most AcuraLink f unctions are
controlled by the interf ace dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a dial
and a selector.
The dial turns lef t and right. Use it to
make selections or adjustments to a
list or menu on the screen.
Bluetooth
Interf ace Dial
AcuraLink(U.S. models only)
On models wit h navigat ion syst em
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CANCEL BUTTON
ENTER SELECTOR
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Select this option to delete
the current message.
Select this option to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more inf ormation than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice option, it
changes to a Stop Reading option.
Select the option again to stop the
voice.
To set your AcuraLink pref erences
(thetypesof messagesyouwantto
receive, if any), visit the Acura
Owners website at, and choose
what you would like to receive. If you
do not have internet access, call
Acura Client Relations at (800)
382-2238; they can set your message
pref erences f or you.
To make a call, your
compatible phone must be paired to
the vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system,
powered on, and located within the
vehicle(seepage ). Select this
option to call the Acura dealer you
purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If your
assigned servicing dealer changes,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this option to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select ,
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
dials the number f or you. Select this
option to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be paired with HFL. In addition, the
paired phone must have a compatible
data service and be set up with the
AcuraLink system to make a data
connection. Go to to f ind out which data
services are currently compatible
with AcuraLink.
Select this
option to f ind the nearest Acura
dealer using the navigation system.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth www.acura.com/
handsf reelink
Delete
Voice
Message Pref erences
Call Your Dealer
Call Call Diagnostic Inf o
Find Acura Dlr.
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Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages f rom Acura.These messages, based on updated
vehicle inf ormation and comments
f rom other TL owners, supplement
your Owner’s Manual. They provide
you with relevant inf ormation f or a
safe and enjoyable ownership
experience. For additional
inf ormation, call Acura Client
Services directly through HFL.During the f irst 90 days of
ownership, a number of messages
appears each day. These messages
help you to use and understand the
f eatures of your vehicle.
There are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Feature Guide, Quick
Tips, Scheduled Dealer
Appointments, Recalls/Campaigns,
Diagnostic Inf o, and Maintenance
Minder . The system can store up
to 255 messages.
Feature Guide
Quick T ips
Message Categories
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These messages provide detailed
inf ormation about the service
needed f or your vehicle. When a
maintenance message appears on
the multi-information display, a list of
needed maintenance items is
provided through an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.You can use the f ollowing message
options:
Reschedule the appointment with
the dealer.
Call your dealer f or an
appointment.
Find the nearest dealer. You can make an appointment with
your dealer through AcuraLink
when you receive a Maintenance
Minder message.
To use the automated appointment
f unction, you should visit the Acura
Owners website at
, register some
required settings, and complete the
Phone-Data Connection set-up (see
page ). Your
compatible phone should also be
paired and linked to your vehicle
(see page ).
Make an appointment f rom the
schedule at the dealer.
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Maintenance MinderA ut omat ed A ppoint ment
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The system will automatically
connect to the Acura server, then
show you an appropriate
appointment date and time on the
navigation screen. If you accept this
appointment, select ‘‘Conf irm
Appointment,’’ then press ENTER.
When you see the Maintenance
Minder message on the multi-
inf ormation display, you will also
receive a message in the navigation
screen. To open the message, press
ENTER. Select ‘‘New Messages,’’
then press ENTER. You will see the
list of all messages. The most recent
message is listed at the top. Select the received message, then
press ENTER. You will see the
message as shown. To make an
appointment, select ‘‘Schedule
Dealer Appt.’’ then press ENTER.
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Using automated appointments, your
registered dealer through Acura
Owners is automatically selected. If
you want to select another dealer,
such as in case of an emergency,
find the nearest dealer and call the
dealer directly with HFL.
When a maintenance appointment is
due soon, you will also receive an
appointment reminder message.If your vehicle is af f ected by a recall
or other important saf ety
inf ormation, a letter will be mailed to
you about the issue and how to f ix it.
You will also receive a reminder
message through AcuraLink. You
canthenusethemessageoptionsto
call your dealer f or an appointment
or to f ind the nearest dealer.For this reason, it is important that
we retain your current phone
number. Please update your
inf ormation using Acura Owners at
www.owners.acura.com.
AcuraLink(U.S. models only)
Recall/Campaigns
Features
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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 page f or
inf ormation 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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Service Station Procedures
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
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MAX RESERVE TANK
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