2014 Acura TL fuel pressure

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .61
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Features .225
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Bef ore Driving .467
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Driving .485
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Maintenance .529
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .581
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T echnical Inf ormation .611
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 629
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .633INDEX
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR
If equipped
: SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 73)
(P. 68)
(P. 69)(P. 72)
(P. 72)
(P. 67) (P. 73)
(P. 65)
(P. 70)
(P. 71)
(P. 67) (P. 66)
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 72)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 72)
(P. 71)
A/T model is shown. (P. 71)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) INDICATOR
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 68)
(P. 71)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 74)
(P. 75)
(P. 65, 596)
(P. 64, 595)
(P. 64, 597)
(P. 65, 598)
(P. 78)
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Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
f uel f ill door.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f ill door with a tether to avoid
losing the cap.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pressing
the button in the driver’s door (to
open the f uel f ill door manually,
see page ). 3.
1.
2. 599
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
470
TETHER
FUEL FILL CAP
HOLDER
Push
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
all the lights monthly. See page
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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
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Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .474
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568 555
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maint enance
539
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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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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 582
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Changing a Flat Tire . 583
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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Jump Starting . 591
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If the Engine Overheats . 593
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
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Charging System Indicator . 596
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Brake System Indicator . 598
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually . 599
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Fuses . 600
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Fuse Locations . 604
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Emergency Towing . 607
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
581
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 476
Electronic Stability Control
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(ESC) System . 510 ..................................
Emergencies . 581
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Battery, Jump Starting . 591
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Brake System Indicator . 598
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Changing a Flat Tire . 583
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Charging System Indicator . 596
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Checking the Fuses . 600
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
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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
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
Manually Opening Fuel Fill
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Door . 599
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Overheated Engine . 593
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Towing . 607
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Emergency Brake . 212
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Emergency Engine Start . 490
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Emergency Flashers . 145
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Emergency Towing . 607
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 156
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Emissions Controls . 623
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Emissions Testing . 626
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 546
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77 .........................
If It Won’t Start . 588
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 64, 597
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Oil Lif e . 86, 531
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 595
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 543
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Overheating . 593
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Specif ications . 615
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Speed Limiter . 492, 497
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Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
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Starting . 487, 489
Starting System .........................
Message . 488, 490
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
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Engine Coolant . 546
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 469
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 623
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Exhaust Fumes . 57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 263
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Disposal of Used Oil . 546
Doors .....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 176
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Lockout Prevention . 153, 177
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Monitor Indicator . 12, 71
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Power Door Locks . 151
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Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 175
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
Downshif ting,
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Manual Transmission . 491
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 499
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 485
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Economy . 476
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 170
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control . 232
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
Index
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CONT INUED
HomeLinkUniversal................................
Transceiver . 404
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
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Horn .4,136
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Hydraulic Clutch . 554
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 584
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Jack, Tire . 584
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Jump Starting . 591
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Keyless Access Remote . 174, 179
Keyless Access Remote System
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Main Switch . 195
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Keyless Access System . 173
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Keys . 147
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Built-In . 201
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition
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Keys . 147
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Switch . 150
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Timing Control System . 624
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Immobilizer System . 149
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators/Messages . 64, 90
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66, 508
Blind Spot Inf ormation
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System (BSI) . 75, 521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 65, 598
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Charging System . 65, 596
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Cruise Control . 72
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Door Open . 12, 71
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Fog Lights . 71
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High Beam . 71 .................................
Hot Coolant . 77
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
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Lights On . 71
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Low Fuel . 73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64, 595
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Seat Belt . 20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f . 33, 67
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SRS . 32, 67
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Starting System . 488, 490
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Trunk Open . 12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning . 70
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VSA Off . 68
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VSA System . 68
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Individual Map Lights . 221
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
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Inf ant Restraint . 42
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Inf ant Seats . 42
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LATCH . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
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Inside Mirror . 167
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Inspection, Tire . 571....................
Installing a Child Seat . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Using LATCH . 47
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Instrument Panel . 63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
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Interior Lights . 220
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Introduction . i
Index
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