2014 Acura TL display

If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator and tire
monitor indicator will come on.
Replace the indicated f lat tire with
thecompactsparetire(seepage).
After the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator stays on while
driving. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, this indicator
begins to f lash, then stays on again.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. This is normal;
the system cannot monitor the spare
tire pressure. Manually check the
spare tire pressure to be sure it is
correct.
This indicator and the warning
message on the multi-inf ormation
display will go of f , af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving, when the spare tire is replaced with the specified
regular tire equipped with the tire
pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator and the low tire position on
the low tire pressure monitor do not
go out af ter inf lating the tires to the
specified values, have your dealer
check the system as soon as possible. Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor. You must use
TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page f or
more inf ormation.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
Driving
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BSI INDICATOR
BSI OFF BUTTONMULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
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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. 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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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
BSI OFF Button
Driving
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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.
1: ON mode on models with keyless access system (see pages 184 and 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.
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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
BSI Status Displays
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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: ......................
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
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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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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. 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 .
Based on the engine operating
conditions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage. :
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Maintenance Minder
Engine Oil L if e Display
Maint enance
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REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE
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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.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 pagesand .
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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%
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM CODE
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM CODE(S)
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When the remaining oil lif e is 5 to 1
percent, the multi-information
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ message with the same
maintenance items ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ was displayed with. When
you see this message, have the
indicated maintenance perf ormed as
soon as possible.
Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil lif e inf ormation. Along
with the ‘‘OIL LIFE’’ message, you
will see the percentage of the
remaining engine oil lif e and the
maintenance item codes on the
multi-inf ormation display.
This message reminds you that your
vehicle will soon be due f or
scheduled maintenance.
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM CODE
MAIN ITEM(S) SUB ITEM(S) MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM CODE(S)
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