service indicator Acura TL 2007 User Guide

Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
).
Let
the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). However,
if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If
the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. If
the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
The
brake system indicator
norm ally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, and
as a reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not fully
release the parking brake.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired by
your dealer as soon as possible (see on page ).
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency T owing
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CONT INUED
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
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Cleaning .299
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper . 18, 58
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Seat Heaters .111
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Seats, Adjusting the .103
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Security System .183
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 255
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Serial Number .336
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Service Intervals .273
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Service Manual .355
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Service Station Procedures . 235
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Setting the Clock .116
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 253
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Shif t Lock Release .258
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Shifting . 250, 253
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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Side Airbag Off Indicator . 30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags .29
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Signaling Turns .86
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Snow Tires .307 ................................
Sound System .133
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .312
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Specif ications .339
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .184
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 37
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Components . 22
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Airbag Service .31
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 95
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Starting the Engine . 247, 248
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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State Emissions Testing . 348
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 322
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .91
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 95...................
Stereo Sound System . 133
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Storing Your Vehicle .309
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Sunglasses Holder .122
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Supplemental Restraint System . 22
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29
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System Components . 22
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Tachometer .65
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 152, 173
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Temperature, Outside . 71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 132
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 91
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