2014 Acura TL timing belt

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
633
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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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
NOTE:
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SH-AWD only
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace transmission and transfer fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under20°F, 29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/
100,000 km (Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear)
stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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B
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The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible.The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicleinanyof thefollowing
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C). 531
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Timing Belt
Clutch Fluid
T iming Belt
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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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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
. 246, 299
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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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