torque Acura TL 2000 3.2 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission
Your Acura's transmission has fiveforward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks. Shift Lever Position Indicator
This indicator in the tachometer shows which position the shift lever
is in. The illuminated number next to
the "D
5" indicator shows you the
gear you have selected in the Sequential SportShift mode. The "D
5" indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in thetransmission. Avoid rapid
acceleration and have the
transmission checked by an
authorized Acura dealer as soon as
possible.
Driving

Cooling System
6. Tighten the drain bolt at the rearof the engine cylinder blocksecurely.
Tightening torque: 7 Ibf-ft(10N-m,1.0kgf-m)
7. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purifiedor distilled water in a clean
container. The cooling system
capacity is:
1.48 US gal (5.6 i, 1.23 Imp gal) 8. Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the filler neck. Start
the engine and let it run for about30 seconds. Then turn off the
engine. Pour coolant into the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. 9. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX
mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
10.Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop.
Maintenance

Spark Plugs
4. Use a wrench to remove thehexagon socket head cap bolt
holding the ignition coil. Removethe ignition coil by pulling itstraight out
5. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket 6. Put the new spark plug into the
socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it. 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn after it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
13 Ibf-ft(18N-m,1.8kgf-m)
Maintenance

Changing a Flat Tire
15.Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive servicefacility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbf.ft(108N.m,11 kgf.m)
16. Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.
WING BOLT CONE
17. Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
18. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
19. Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
SPACER