2014 Acura TL overheating

(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 lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
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 . If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go of f af ter driving a
short distance. If it does not go of f ,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.
If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering system caused by
overheating. This may also happen if
you hold the steering wheel on the
f ull lef t or right position f or a while.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
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558 562
184 187
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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When shif ting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shif t to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. When
you are not shif ting, do not rest your
f oot on the clutch pedal. This can
cause your clutch to wear out f aster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one
of the f orward gears f or a moment.
This stops the gears so they won’t
‘‘grind.’’When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot accidentally shif t f rom
any forward gear to reverse while
the vehicle is moving at a certain
speed (see page ). 493
Manual T ransmission
Driving
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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
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Paddle Shif ters . 499
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Panel Brightness Control . 143
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Park Gear Position . 495
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Parking . 506
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Parking Brake . 212
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 65, 598
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Parking Lights . 139
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System . 624
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Phonetic Modif ication . 335
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Pollen Filter . 566
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Power Mode . 184
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ACCESSORY Mode . 185
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ON Mode . 185
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START Mode . 187, 188 ..............
VEHICLE OFF Mode . 185
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Power Socket Locations . 213
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Power Windows . 206
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 37
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General Guidelines . 37
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Protecting Inf ants . 42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 51
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Using LATCH . 47
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Protecting Your Discs . 381
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Operating Range . 174
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Outside Mirrors . 168
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Outside Temperature . 86
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Overheating, Engine . 593
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 539
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Oxygenated Fuels . 469
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Radiator Overheating . 593
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 236, 285
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Radio Thef t Protection . 390
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Radio, XM
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Readiness Codes . 597, 626
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
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Rear Seat Armrest . 166 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 465
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Rearview Mirror . 167
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Rear Window Def ogger . 145
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 161
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds . 492, 503
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Ref ueling . 470
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Reminder Indicators . 64
Remote, Keyless Access ................................
System . 174, 179
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Remote Audio Controls . 387
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Remote Transmitter . 157
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Engine Oil and Filter . 544
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Fuses . 600
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Light Bulbs . 555
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Minder . 531
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Timing Belt . 554
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Tires . 573
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Wiper Blades . 566
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 632
Index
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