2014 Acura TL Owner's Manual

Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Put the holding clip into the hole
on the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Pull the taillight assembly straight
back out of the body. 6.
7.
8.
9.
5. 4.
3.
Lights
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BULB SOCKET
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
This light should be replaced by your
dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Side T urn Signal L ights
High-mount Brake L ight
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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OPENING
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The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps the f loor mats
f rom sliding f orward (possibly
interf ering with the pedals), or
backwards (making the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective).If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use non-Acura f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
To lock or unlock each anchor, turn
the knob. Make sure the rear f loor mats are
also properly hooked. If not, the f loor
mat will interf ere with the seat
operation and make the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
Floor Mat s
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FLOOR MAT ANCHORS
DRIVER’S SIDE FLOOR MAT REAR PASSENGER’S FLOOR MAT
Unlock
Lock Unlock
Lock
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
1.
Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades
Exterior Care
Dust and Pollen Filter, Exterior Care, Wiper Blades
566
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
Chemical solvents and strong cleaners
can damage the paint, metal, and
plastic on your vehicle.
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Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull up f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
3. 5.
4.
6.
7.
2.
Wiper Blades
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BLADE
BLADE REINFORCEMENT STRIP
LOCK TAB
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation on the TPMS.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
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Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
568
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day. If you think a
tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on the next page.
If you check air pressure when the
tires are hot [driven f or several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf /cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
Tires
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The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional technical information,
see page .
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure forNormal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
SH-AWD and SH-AWD with Technology
Package models
TL and TL with Technology Package models
TL Special Edition (2WD), TL withAdvance Package and Canadian ElitePackage models SH-AWD with Advance Package,
SH-AWD Special Edition, and CanadianSH-AWD Elite Package modelsRecommended Tire Pressures
Tires
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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
P245/50R17 98V
32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
P245/40R19 94V
34 psi (235 kPa ,2.4 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
P245/45R18 96V
P245/45R18 96V 32 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear: Front:
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