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CLIENT INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 40. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the
keyless access remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a
code. Where do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I select an item using the interface dial?*
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
CLIENT INFORMATION
*if equipped
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Light Bulbs
Fluids
Tires
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
ModelAcura TL XNo. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Total
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg)*1U.S.: 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg)*2Canada: 2,095 kg*1Canada: 2,170 kg*2Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)*1U.S.: 2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)*2Canada: 1,165 kg*1Canada: 1,180 kg*2Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,072 lbs (940 kg)*1U.S.: 2,194 lbs (995 kg)*2Canada: 945 kg*1Canada: 1,005 kg*2Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
2
3
5
Headlights (High/Low Beam )LEDFog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal Lights
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LEDSide Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Light s LE
D
Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Puddle Lights * LED
In terior Light s
Front and Rear Map Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Center Pocket Light LED
Door Courtesy Light s3.4 W
Console Compartment Light 1.4 W
Glove Box Ligh t1 .4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Trunk Lights 5 W
21 W
LE D
24
W
(PWY 24 W Amber/Silver)
Brake Flui d
Automatic Transmission Flui dSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\krake \fluid DOT \b
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tra\knsmission \flui d
AT\f-TYPE \b. 0
Capacity Change \b.5 US qt (\b.\b )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolan t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Mot\kor Oil 0W-2 0·API Premium-grade\k 0W-20 detergent o\ki l
Capacity Change
4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
flter 4.5 US qt (4.\b
)
SpecifedAcura Long Life An\ktifreeze/Coolant Ty\kpe2
Ratio 50/50 with distill\ked wate r
Capacity2.2 US gal (8.4 )\k
(change including \kthe remaining
0.19 US gal (0.72 \k ) in the reserve \ktank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2\k.5 )
Canada: 5.7 US qt \k(5.4 )
Rear Differential Flui d*
Transfer Assembly Flui d*
SpecifedAcura DPS\f-II
Capacity Change 1.97 US qt (1.86 \k)
Specifed·Acura Hypoid Gear\k Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil S\kAE 75W-85 or SAE 9 0
(API grade GL4 or \kGL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine
Fuel
Displacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 )
*1:Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize225/50R 18 95HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spar e*1SizeT135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2 JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
*if equipped
6-cylinder models
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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator ..... 23
ACC indicator ........................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 62
ASSIST button ............................................ 63
Emergency Assistance ............................... 63
LINK button ................................................ 64
Messages ...................................................... 62
Operator Assistance .................................. 64
Security Features ....................................... 64
Subscription Features ................................63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ........................... 54
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic .......................... 71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ........................ 86
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 8
Aha Radio™ .................................................... 54
Aha Radio™ Commands ............................. 138
Airbags .............................................................. 8
About Your Airbags .................................... 10
Advanced Airbags ........................................ 8
Airbag Care .................................................. 13
Airbag System Components ..................... 12
Airbag System Indicators ......................... 10
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................... 8
Front Airbags (SRS) ...................................... 8
Passenger Airbag Off indicator ................. 11
Side Airbags ................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags .................................... 9
SRS indicator .............................................. 10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 23, 81
ASSIST button ................................................ 63
Audio Commands ......................................... 137
Audio Operation ............................................ 44
Aha Radio™ ................................................ 54
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................... 44
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................ 51
Compact Disc (CD) .................................... 49
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 47
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 52
iPod® ........................................................... 50
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
Pandora® ..................................................... 53
SiriusXM® Radio......................................... 48
Sound ........................................................... 45
Steering Wheel Controls .......................... 45
USB Adapter Cable .................................... 44
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 50
Automatic Brake Hold ............................ 25, 82
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ........39
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ................. 33
Auto Idle Stop ................................................ 83
Auto idle stop indicator .......................... 24, 25Auto Park Mode ..............................................
79
AUX Commands ............................................ 139
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 44
Battery .......................................................... 119
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ... 23, 93
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................... 51
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ................... 138
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ......................... 55
Call History ................................................. 60
Dialing a Number ....................................... 58
Displays and Controls ................................ 55
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Making a Call .............................................. 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .... 56
Pairing a Phone ............................................ 57
Phonebook ...................................................59
SMS Text Messaging ................................... 61
Speed Dial ............................................. 59, 60
Voice Command Tips .................................. 56
Brake Assist System ........................................ 81
Brake Hold ................................................ 25, 82
Brake system indicator ........................... 22, 23
Braking ............................................................ 81
Brightness Control .......................................... 32
BSI indicator ............................................. 23, 25
Call History ..................................................... 60
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Car Wash Mode .............................................. 80
Change a Setting ............................................ 40
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 105
Changing Fuses ............................................. 110
Charging system indicator ............................ 22
Childproof Door Locks ................................... 29
Child Safety ..................................................... 14
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Protecting Child Passengers ..................... 14
Protecting Infants ....................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ........................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children ...................... 16
Child Seat ......................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .................. 19
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 17
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 16
Client Information ........................................ 131
Climate Control Commands ....................... 136
Climate Control System ............................... 42
Clock ........................................................... 40
CMBS indicator ........................................ 23, 25
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...91
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................ 49
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................. 137Condition Indicators
....................................... 24
Contact Us ..................................................... 132
Cross Traffic Monitor ..................................... 96
Cruise Control .......................................... 25, 85
Customized Features .....................................40
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Detour ............................................................ 71
Dialing a Number ........................................... 58
Door Mirrors ................................................... 39
Doors ........................................................... 28
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 29
Front Door Inner Handle ........................... 29
Lock Tab ........................................................ 29
Master Door Lock Switch .......................... 29
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................... 125
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 8
Driving ............................................................ 72
Driving Position Memory System ................ 37
ECON mode indicator ................................... 25
Electric Parking Brake ....................... 23, 24, 81
Electric Power Steering (EPS) indicator ...... 23
Electronic Gear Selector ................................ 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ... 84
E-Mail ............................................................ 61
Emergency Assistance ...................................63
Emergency Engine Stop ............................... 102
Emergency Towing ........................................ 102
Engine and Fuel .................................... 129, 130
Engine Coolant
.............................................. 118
Engine Oil ....................................................... 116
Engine Oil Life ................................................ 117
Engine Start/Stop Button .............................. 76
EPS indicator .................................................... 23
Exterior Lights .......................................... 25, 32
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7
FCW indicator ........................................... 23, 25
Find Nearest Place ......................................... 69
Find Place Commands .................................. 135
Flat Tire .......................................................... 105
Floor Mats ........................................................ 37
Fluids ................................................. 129, 130
FM/AM Radio ................................................... 47
FM/AM Radio Commands ........................... 137
Fog lights indicator ......................................... 25
Foot Brake ........................................................ 81
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection ............... 23, 88
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 131
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle ............................... 29
Front Seats ....................................................... 35
Fuel Information ............................................. 97
Fuse Locations .............................................. 108
Changing Fuses ......................................... 110
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes ........... 109Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .........
108
Garage Opener ................................................ 41
Gear Selector ................................................... 79
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 52
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands ........... 137
Headlight Washers ........................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 33
Head Restraints .............................................. 36
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 38
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 34
High beams indicator ..................................... 25
Home Address ................................................ 68
HomeLink® ...................................................... 41
Hood .......................................................... 114
IDS button ....................................................... 84
Immobilizer indicator ..................................... 24
Info Commands ............................................. 139
Installing a Child Seat .................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................ 22
Condition Indicators ................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .............................. 22
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ............ 84
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 67
Interior Lights .................................................. 32
Intermittent Wipers ...................................... 33
iPod® ........................................................... 50
iPod® Commands ........................................ 138
Jump Starting ................................................. 99
Keyless Access System ............................ 23, 28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........... 23, 89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ............90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 17
LDW indicator ................................................. 23
Light Bulbs ............................................. 129, 130
Lights ..................................................... 25, 32
Brightness Control ...................................... 32
Exterior Lights ............................................. 32
Interior Lights .............................................. 32
LINK button .................................................... 64
LKAS indicator .......................................... 23, 25
Locking the Doors .......................................... 28
Lock Tab ............................................................ 29
Low fuel indicator ........................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ............................. 22
Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................ 86
Low tire pressure indicator ............................24
Maintenance ................................................... 111
Opening the Hood .................................... 115
Safety Precautions ..................................... 111
Service Codes ............................................. 112
Under the Hood ........................................ 114
Maintenance Minder™ ................................ 112
Making a Call .................................................. 58